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Non_verbal

Level 1 (4 points)

WatchOS 26.6

Can't update watch to watchOS 26.6, everytime i get an error. Have deleted all data associated with the watch, and unpaired. Have tried to re-pair but it tells me I can't pair unless the software is updated, which it still produces the error. Tried on my partners phone as a new watch and encountered the same error. So i now have a watch that is useless. Anyone had the same error and got a fix?

Posted on Sep 28, 2026 2:12 AM

1 reply

SravanKrA

Level 10 (454,138 points)

Sep 28, 2026 2:15 AM in response to Non_verbal

Non_verbal wrote:

...Have tried to re-pair but it tells me I can't pair unless the software is updated, which it still produces the error

If your Apple Watch still can't connect, unpair it from your iPhone, then pair your Apple Watch and iPhone again.

Originally posted at discussions.apple.com/thread/256366391