User level: Level 1 (4 points)Apple Watch SE 2 is stuck on Verizon carrier software 40.0, how to fix this
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Original Title: Apple Watch Issus
Posted on Oct 18, 2026 4:40 PM
User level: Level 7 (20,243 points)Oct 18, 2026 5:46 PM in response to MathandDory
There is not a direct way to update the Carrier software on the Apple Watch. Instead, the Carrier software is handled through the iPhone.
On the iPhone, select
Settings > General > About
View the Carrier information
On that screen, if a carrier update is available it will be offered.
You should also have both the watch and iPhone updated to the latest version of their OS software. That means as of today, 27.0.1 for both of them.
More information about updating iPhone carrier software:
https://www.verizon.com/support/knowledge-base-206960/
By the way, on my watch Series 11 the carrier version is AT&T 42.0 and my iPhone carrier version is AT&T 72.1 ... they won't necessarily match.
Are your phone and watch working properly? I would leave them alone, carrier updates are not something one normally does manually.
User level: Level 1 (4 points)Oct 21, 2026 6:13 PM in response to steve626
Yes, I am completely aware they will not match! I will try that thank you so much!
Originally posted at discussions.apple.com/thread/256378624