How to resolve pairing issue between Apple Watch and iPhone during iOS update?

Hello! I cant pair my watches and phone. I tried million times. Its starting to update to new ios, downloading 10 hours and starting again😭 help me please



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iPhone 16 Pro Max, iOS 18

Posted on Feb 15, 2025 12:21 PM

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Feb 16, 2025 7:31 AM in response to zere66

Can you give us more details?

Which of your devices is not updating?

iOS is the firmware on the iPhone, watchOS would be the Apple Watch.


If your iPhone has been updated to iOS 18.3.1, force restart it after that.

Force restart iPhone - Apple Support


Then connect your watch and iPhone to the charger and start searching for watchOS updates, using the Watch App on the iPhone.

You can also update the watch without the iPhone, as explained in the article:

Update your Apple Watch - Apple Support

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