There are lots of potential reasons for why a smartwatch cannot download an update to its operating system. Show
Today, I'll show you everything you can do if your Apple Watch Series 3 won't update. How To Update An Apple Watch The Traditional WayYou may have already tried this, but it will help to make sure your bases are covered. Downloading a WatchOS update should be a pretty cut-and-dried process, so if you're experiencing an interruption it almost certainly means there is something wrong. To download WatchOS on your Apple Watch, open the Watch App on your iPhone. In the Watch App, tap General, followed by Software Update. If you see the option to update your Apple Watch, select Download and Install. If you've already given this a shot, keep reading for more suggestions! How To Fix An Apple Watch Series 3 That Won't Update7 Steps Total1. Turn Your Apple Watch Off And Back OnMany minor software issues can be resolved by something as simple as a quick restart. Taking the time to try this step now could save you from some more in-depth troubleshooting down the line.  Previous Next How Do I Turn My Apple Watch Off And Back On?
Applies To: Apple Watch Series 3,Apple Watch Series 4,Apple Watch Series 5,Apple Watch Series 6,Apple Watch SEView More2. Check The WiFi Connection On Your Apple WatchYour Apple Watch needs to be connected to Wi-Fi in order to update. Since your Apple Watch uses the same Wi-Fi connection as your iPhone, we'll make sure your iPhone is connected to Wi-Fi. Previous Next How Do I Check The WiFi Connection On My Apple Watch?
Applies To: Apple Watch Series 3,Apple Watch Series 4,Apple Watch Series 5,Apple Watch Series 6,Apple Watch SEView More3. Make Sure Your Apple Watch Has Enough Battery LifeYour Apple Watch requires at least 50% battery life to update. If you try to update your Apple Watch without sufficient battery, your iPhone will pause the installation process until you charge your Apple Watch enough to proceed. Previous Next How Do I Make Sure My Apple Watch Has Enough Battery Life?
Applies To: Apple Watch Series 3,Apple Watch Series 4,Apple Watch Series 5,Apple Watch Series 6,Apple Watch SEView More4. Check Storage Space On Your Apple WatchApple Watches require around a few hundred MB (megabytes) of storage to successfully install WatchOS updates or new apps. It's a good idea to make sure your Apple Watch has enough storage space before trying to download updates or apps. Previous Next How Do I Check Storage Space On My Apple Watch?
Applies To: Apple Watch Series 3,Apple Watch Series 4,Apple Watch Series 5,Apple Watch Series 6,Apple Watch SEView More5. Check Apple Servers For ProblemsWhen Apple releases a new watchOS update, millions of people try to download it at once. This level of congestion can lead to issues, which might be the reason why your Apple Watch is not updating. Previous Next How Do I Check Apple Servers For Problems?
Applies To: Apple Watch Series 3,Apple Watch Series 4,Apple Watch Series 5,Apple Watch Series 6,Apple Watch SEView More6. Erase All Content And Settings On Your Apple WatchWe recommend this as a last resort for Apple Watch home repair. It's possible that a deeper software issue is what's causing the problem on your Apple Watch. By erasing all content and settings, we can erase the software problem completely. Previous Next How Do I Erase All Content And Settings On My Apple Watch?
Applies To: Apple Watch Series 3,Apple Watch Series 4,Apple Watch Series 5,Apple Watch Series 6,Apple Watch SEView More7. Repair Your Apple Watch With AppleIf you've tried every other troubleshooting step and you still haven't been able to resolve the problem, the safest thing to do is go directly to Apple. Giving a professional the opportunity to diagnose and repair your device is your best option for keeping the problem from worsening. Previous Next How Do I Repair My Apple Watch With Apple?There are a few way to get in touch with Apple about repairs. If you're willing to go out to an Apple Store:
If you'd prefer a mail-in repair service:
Applies To: Apple Watch Series 3,Apple Watch Series 4,Apple Watch Series 5,Apple Watch Series 6,Apple Watch SEView MoreApple Watch Series 3: Updated!With technology as cutting edge as the Apple Watch, it only makes sense to have the latest software update available. It can be difficult to tell where to start troubleshooting when your Apple Watch Series 3 won't download. If you start with the basics, you'll have your Apple Watch running better than ever before in no time at all! Why does my Apple Watch keep saying it can't update?Make sure that your Apple Watch is connecting properly to its charger. Restart your Apple Watch. Restart your paired iPhone. Try again to update your Apple Watch.
What to do if your Apple Watch is up to date but won t pair?Apple watch stuck on update while pairing. Close the Watch app on your iPhone: Double-click the Home button, then swipe up on the Watch app preview to close it.. Turn both devices off together, then restart your iPhone first; Restart your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support. Restart your Apple Watch - Apple Support.. Is my Apple Watch too old to update?First of all, make sure that your Watch and iPhone aren't too old to update. WatchOS 9, the newest Apple Watch software, can only be installed on an Apple Watch Series 4 or later, using an iPhone 8 or later with iOS 16 or later installed.
Why does my iPhone keep telling me to update my Apple Watch?If the watch is paired to your iPhone you will get notification for available updates. To stop the notifications you can unpair, or power up the watch and apply the update if you intend to use it again in the future.
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