My watch want do a software update

It is telling me that it is unable to update nor will it par with my phone

Apple Watch Series 6, watchOS 9

Posted on Jul 30, 2023 8:43 PM

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Posted on Jul 30, 2023 9:47 PM

Re: "My watch want do a software update : It is telling me that it is unable to update"


Apple support has an article online (link below) that may be helpful:

You can get the latest version of watchOS directly on your Apple Watch, or use your iPhone to update.

(Also: you can read the article below carefully to check the compatibility between Watch and phone)

How to: Update your Apple Watch - Apple Support

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The Watch may need the newest Watch OS version possible in order to connect with the phone..

About watchOS 9 Updates - Apple Support says watchOS 9.6 is the newest version

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Re: "nor will it par with my phone"


Wondering which iOS version is installed on the iPhone ... eg: the phone may also need updating

(Eg: to iOS 16.6 or to the newest compatible version with the iPhone model)


If the Watch has been connected with the phone before:

What to do: If your Apple Watch isn't connected or paired with your iPhone - Apple Support


For more support, if needed: Support Websites with info. / support / contact

Apple Watch - Official Apple Support

and

iPhone - Official Apple Support

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Question marked as Top-ranking reply

Jul 30, 2023 9:47 PM in response to mz144

Re: "My watch want do a software update : It is telling me that it is unable to update"


Apple support has an article online (link below) that may be helpful:

You can get the latest version of watchOS directly on your Apple Watch, or use your iPhone to update.

(Also: you can read the article below carefully to check the compatibility between Watch and phone)

How to: Update your Apple Watch - Apple Support

_____________________________________________________________________

The Watch may need the newest Watch OS version possible in order to connect with the phone..

About watchOS 9 Updates - Apple Support says watchOS 9.6 is the newest version

______________________________

Re: "nor will it par with my phone"


Wondering which iOS version is installed on the iPhone ... eg: the phone may also need updating

(Eg: to iOS 16.6 or to the newest compatible version with the iPhone model)


If the Watch has been connected with the phone before:

What to do: If your Apple Watch isn't connected or paired with your iPhone - Apple Support


For more support, if needed: Support Websites with info. / support / contact

Apple Watch - Official Apple Support

and

iPhone - Official Apple Support

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