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I received a used Apple Watch Series 3 from my mother-in-law and am having trouble pairing it with my iPhone 13. I have installed all updates to my iPhone. When I go through the pairing process, the WatchOS 8.8.1 either says it will take 1-6 days to install or it pauses and will not restart unless I start the pairing process over again. Any suggestions?
Apple Watch Series 3
Hello tgteas,
If the Apple Watch is being set up with a new device, please check out the information in this link to ensure the correct process is being used, so we can make sure they're aren't any issues there: How to pair your Apple Watch with a new iPhone
How to pair your Apple Watch with a new iPhone
Ready to get a new iPhone? Learn how to transfer your Apple Watch from your old iPhone to your new one.
Here's what you need
* Your Apple ID and password (so you can turn off Activation Lock)
* Your old and new iPhone both need to be connected to Wi-Fi
* Your Apple Watch and iPhone both need to be at least 50 percent charged
* Your Apple Watch passcode (get help if you forgot your passcode)
If you don't have your old iPhone, you need to use different steps. Choose an option below.
* If you have your old iPhone
* If you don't have your old iPhone
If the issue is that the Apple Watch won't update, please check out the suggestions in the "Need more help with updating?" part of this link, which may help resolve some update issues: Update your Apple Watch
Thanks!
Hello tgteas,
If the Apple Watch is being set up with a new device, please check out the information in this link to ensure the correct process is being used, so we can make sure they're aren't any issues there: How to pair your Apple Watch with a new iPhone
How to pair your Apple Watch with a new iPhone
Ready to get a new iPhone? Learn how to transfer your Apple Watch from your old iPhone to your new one.
Here's what you need
* Your Apple ID and password (so you can turn off Activation Lock)
* Your old and new iPhone both need to be connected to Wi-Fi
* Your Apple Watch and iPhone both need to be at least 50 percent charged
* Your Apple Watch passcode (get help if you forgot your passcode)
If you don't have your old iPhone, you need to use different steps. Choose an option below.
* If you have your old iPhone
* If you don't have your old iPhone
If the issue is that the Apple Watch won't update, please check out the suggestions in the "Need more help with updating?" part of this link, which may help resolve some update issues: Update your Apple Watch
Thanks!
Software Update has pause for watchOS 8.8.1
