Apple watch series 5 won't update

iPhone updated to 18.4. Apple watch series 5 won't update, it's at 10.6.1. I think it should be 11. I have tried turning off both my phone and watch. Watch is 100% charged as is my phone. Any help would be appreciated.

Apple Watch Series 5, watchOS 10

Posted on Apr 13, 2025 12:50 AM

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Rudegar

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Apr 13, 2025 1:33 AM in response to Tarotgalmom

seems that model do not support higher watchOS versions

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