User level: Level 1 (4 points)My Apple Watch tells me i need to update it, but it keeps failing to do so. As I unpaired it from my phone, i couldn’t pair again since it required an update. What should I do?
Posted on Oct 31, 2026 8:16 AM
User level: Level 4 (2,112 points)Nov 4, 2026 8:58 PM in response to 奕辰34
Try keeping the watch on its charger right next to your iPhone, on stable Wi-Fi, and restart both. If the update still fails, Settings > General > Transfer or Reset iPhone > Reset > Reset Network Settings on the iPhone, then retry. If that doesn't work, Apple Support can restore the watch.
User level: Level 9 (53,902 points)Oct 31, 2026 10:31 AM in response to 奕辰34
Hi,
Following documents could help your issue.
If you can't pair an Apple Watch with your iPhone - Apple Support
Apple Watch won’t update/pair - Apple Community
Originally posted at discussions.apple.com/thread/256386494