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Apple Watch 8 won’t install watchos 11.0

I have an Apple Watch 8 and never had a problem with updating any updates until yesterday. I have also performed the shut down on watch and re start and it didn’t work, watch charger is in correct and charging the watch ok.


i also have loads of memory on the watch so plenty of space for the update.


anyone having the same issue?

Apple Watch Series 8

Posted on Sep 17, 2024 11:21 PM

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Sep 18, 2024 12:21 AM in response to MoMcC

Did you already try these suggestions?


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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 > Storage.
  3. Delete the update file.
  4. Try again to update your Apple Watch.


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copied from: Update your Apple Watch - Apple Support

Sep 18, 2024 7:08 AM in response to Ingo2711

Same thing here. Tried these steps, didn't work. I see there is an update available, but I don't get the "download and install" option. Deleted a downloaded file which apparently didn't work, restarted both devices, no change. There is no option to install. (My watch is a 2nd gen SE, though, but that may not be the issue here.)


[edit to add -- I just noticed the "Download and Install" option very briefly displayed, then disappeared.]

Apple Watch 8 won’t install watchos 11.0

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