Apple Watch series 11 and OS 26.1

My new Apple Watch series 11 keeps failing the update to OS 26.1 and it takes over an hour each try.


Apple Watch Series 11

Posted on Nov 9, 2025 5:02 PM

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Posted on Nov 9, 2025 5:36 PM

Hey man i see im the first one to reply to this thread. I can help you out. Before i start have you made sure your Paired Iphone is also running the Update? Your applewatch has to either be using the same or an older version of ios than your paired iphone. Otherwise check for bad wifi or your watch's charger if it cuts out during the update causing it to cancel.

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Nov 9, 2025 5:36 PM in response to Dillon43

Hey man i see im the first one to reply to this thread. I can help you out. Before i start have you made sure your Paired Iphone is also running the Update? Your applewatch has to either be using the same or an older version of ios than your paired iphone. Otherwise check for bad wifi or your watch's charger if it cuts out during the update causing it to cancel.

Apple Watch series 11 and OS 26.1

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