brand new series 9 apple watch won't update

i keep trying to pair it to my phone (iphone 13 pro max) and it says i have to update the software on my watch. so i do that and try and download it and it consistently says it's going to take 3 days to update... surely this isn't normal?? i have been trying to download it for a good 6 hrs now. is there any way i can speed it up and actually get it to download?? thank you!!!

Posted on Jan 1, 2025 10:46 AM

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Posted on Jan 1, 2025 1:32 PM

Is your iPhone and Apple Watch connected to a fast Wi-Fi network, no VPN used, and being charged at the same time during the download and installing process of the update?


You can also try to update your watch without the iPhone. Take a look at the second part of this related article:

Update your Apple Watch - Apple Support


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Jan 1, 2025 1:32 PM in response to ty1-2

Is your iPhone and Apple Watch connected to a fast Wi-Fi network, no VPN used, and being charged at the same time during the download and installing process of the update?


You can also try to update your watch without the iPhone. Take a look at the second part of this related article:

Update your Apple Watch - Apple Support


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