Unable to update Apple Watch Ultra to watchOS 26

iPhone 15 pro max has updated to version 26

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Original Title: ultracwatch does not update. To software 26

Apple Watch Ultra, watchOS 11

Posted on Sep 28, 2025 10:45 AM

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Sep 28, 2025 10:55 AM in response to Mackot

Did you already force restart your iPhone after the upgrade to iOS 26?

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