Apple Watch won't update

Watch is almost fully charged, iPhone is next to it and hasn’t updated after 30 minutes


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Apple Watch SE, watchOS 10

Posted on Sep 24, 2023 8:41 AM

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Posted on Sep 27, 2023 3:54 PM

Hello Watchme2,


We would like to see how we can help you with your watch not updating as expected. Follow the steps in this link, and get back to us with your results: Update your Apple Watch - Apple Support


"Need more help with updating?

Try these steps:

  1. Make sure that your Apple Watch is connecting properly to its charger
  2. Restart your Apple Watch.
  3. Restart your paired iPhone.
  4. Try again to update your Apple Watch.

If the update won't start:

  1. Open the Apple Watch app on your iPhone.
  2. Tap General > Software Update.
  3. Delete the update file.
  4. Try again to update your Apple Watch.

Learn what to do if you see 'Cannot Install Update' when updating Apple Watch or if your Apple Watch says you need more available storage to install a watchOS update."


Cheers!

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Question marked as Top-ranking reply

Sep 27, 2023 3:54 PM in response to Watchme2

Hello Watchme2,


We would like to see how we can help you with your watch not updating as expected. Follow the steps in this link, and get back to us with your results: Update your Apple Watch - Apple Support


"Need more help with updating?

Try these steps:

  1. Make sure that your Apple Watch is connecting properly to its charger
  2. Restart your Apple Watch.
  3. Restart your paired iPhone.
  4. Try again to update your Apple Watch.

If the update won't start:

  1. Open the Apple Watch app on your iPhone.
  2. Tap General > Software Update.
  3. Delete the update file.
  4. Try again to update your Apple Watch.

Learn what to do if you see 'Cannot Install Update' when updating Apple Watch or if your Apple Watch says you need more available storage to install a watchOS update."


Cheers!

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