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I can't update the software on my Apple Watch

If you can't update the software on your Apple Watch, there may be several causes of the problem.

If the battery on your Apple Watch doesn't have enough power, the software can't be updated.

Solution: Charge battery

If Wi-Fi is turned off on your Apple Watch and on your mobile phone, this may prevent the software from updating.

Solution: Turn Wi-Fi on or off

To update the software, there needs to be enough memory on your Apple Watch.

Solution: Uninstall apps

If you can't update the software on your Apple Watch, it may help restarting it.

Solution: Restart your Apple Watch

To update the software on your Apple Watch, it needs to be done correctly.

Solution: Update Apple Watch software