Apple Nike Watch Series 3

My watch was working fine until I tried updating, pairing with my iphone 14 pro max. The update watchOS 8. 7. 1. doesn’t update. It’s consistently displaying preparing. I reset the watch. The phone is running the current iOS version 16. 0. 3. I’ve powered off both devices numerous times. I’ve disconnected and reconnected to wifi. The watch has plenty of charge and is connected to its charger. Please assist. Thnx

Posted on Oct 23, 2022 1:28 PM

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Posted on Oct 24, 2022 6:27 PM

Hello TalktoJuan,


Try the steps listed here to see if they resolve the issue: Update your Apple Watch - Apple Support


"Need more help with updating?

Try these steps:


  1. Make sure that your Apple Watch is connecting properly to its charger
  2. Restart your Apple Watch.
  3. Restart your paired iPhone.
  4. Try again to update your Apple Watch.


If the update won't start:

  1. Open the Apple Watch app on your iPhone.
  2. Tap General > Software Update.
  3. Delete the update file.
  4. Try again to update your Apple Watch.

Learn what to do if you see 'Cannot Install Update' when updating Apple Watch or if your Apple Watch says you need more available storage to install a watchOS update."


If the issue persists, reach out to Apple Support directly for further help with the behavior. You can use the following link to reach out: Contact - Official Apple Support


Kind regards.

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Oct 24, 2022 6:27 PM in response to TalktoJuan

Hello TalktoJuan,


Try the steps listed here to see if they resolve the issue: Update your Apple Watch - Apple Support


"Need more help with updating?

Try these steps:


  1. Make sure that your Apple Watch is connecting properly to its charger
  2. Restart your Apple Watch.
  3. Restart your paired iPhone.
  4. Try again to update your Apple Watch.


If the update won't start:

  1. Open the Apple Watch app on your iPhone.
  2. Tap General > Software Update.
  3. Delete the update file.
  4. Try again to update your Apple Watch.

Learn what to do if you see 'Cannot Install Update' when updating Apple Watch or if your Apple Watch says you need more available storage to install a watchOS update."


If the issue persists, reach out to Apple Support directly for further help with the behavior. You can use the following link to reach out: Contact - Official Apple Support


Kind regards.

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