Watch won't update. "unable to check for update checking for a software failed because you are not connected to the internet"

Series 3 watch won't update. always get same message. "unable to check for update

checking for a software failed because you are not connected to the internet'


Apple Watch Series 3, watchOS 6

Posted on May 26, 2021 2:45 PM

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Posted on May 26, 2021 10:01 PM

Try running the update directly from the watch itself:

Or update directly on your Apple Watch

Update your Apple Watch - Apple Support


If storage becomes an issue, check out this guidance as well:

If you don’t have enough space to update your Apple Watch - Apple Support


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Watch won't update. "unable to check for update checking for a software failed because you are not connected to the internet"

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