How long should my watch update take?

Hi

The time required to update Apple Watch may vary, including depending on your Internet connection's download speed.

If you experience issues at or before the "verifying" stage, it may help to follow these steps.

However: do not interrupt your iPhone or watch if the process has already reached "installing". Note that you may need to scroll up on your iPhone screen to see the current status.

On your iPhone, close the Watch app along with all other open apps (double-press on the Home button, swipe up on the previews).

If you have not yet done so, first update your iPhone to the latest software:

• Update the iOS software on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support

Restart both your iPhone and your watch, turning both off together, then restarting your iPhone first:

• Restart your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support
• Restart your Apple Watch - Apple Support

Try updating again, being sure to follow all of the steps here:

• Update the software on your Apple Watch - Apple Support