How to fix Apple Watch freezing during update?

my Apple Watch is freezing when trying to update can anyone help?


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Original Title: Apple Watch update frezing

Posted on Dec 13, 2025 10:01 AM

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Dec 25, 2025 9:24 PM in response to sarahanne64

Re: my Apple Watch is freezing when trying to update


We don't know which watch model you have or which WatchOS version you want to update to.

If you are trying to update on the Watch itself, maybe try using a paired iPhone to update the Watch ?.


Apple support has an article online (link below) that may help prepare to update, and complete the update:

(NB: There are steps for Updating using iPhone, or for updating on Watch itself. :

Article also provides "trouble-shooting" tips if you scroll right down)

See: How to: Update your Apple Watch - Apple Support

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If needed: A respected community member has provided a "User Tip" (link below) to assist with updating.

Updating/upgrading Apple Watch - Apple Community

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