Why is my Apple Watch update taking forever to verify?

You may be experiencing a wifi network issue.

Restart your device. Move to a different wifi network; office, library or a coffeeshop and try it again. You will need your charging puck.

M1 Mac mini, macOS 14.1.2;  Watch, series 7 GPS/cellular, watchOS 10.1.1; iPad Pro 2nd Gen, iPadOS 17.1.2; iPhone 12 Pro, iOS 17.1.2; TV 4th Gen, tvOS 17; HomePods, audioOS 17.1.1 and Airport Express w/ Airplay 2

Ensure that your Apple Watch is on a charger and your iPhone is nearby and connected to a Wi-Fi Network.

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