My Apple Watch Series 9 update keeps failing

hey guys. Every time I try to setup my Apple Watch it requires an update to complete it. However, the update fails to download everytime. What could be causing this issue ?


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Apple Watch Series 9, watchOS 10

Posted on Feb 6, 2025 5:08 AM

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Posted on Feb 6, 2025 5:59 AM

Is your iPhone sitting right next to the watch, and both devices are being charged during this process?


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

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Feb 6, 2025 5:59 AM in response to Reem_868

Is your iPhone sitting right next to the watch, and both devices are being charged during this process?


Did you already try these suggestions?


...

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.


...

copied from: Update your Apple Watch - Apple Support

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