Software Update Failed Apple Watch 3. Sorry that you are not able to update your Apple Watch and still get the unable to verify the update message. Since your Apple Watch downloads and installs watchOS updates using your iPhone you need to make sure that both devices are connected to one.
First make sure the paired iPhone is updated to its latest iOS versionto check go to settings general software update. Free up storage on your Apple Watch by removing any music or photos that youve synced to your watch. Keep Apple watch connected to charger.
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First make sure the paired iPhone is updated to its latest iOS versionto check go to settings general software update. If you have an original Apple Watch Series 0 Apple Watch Series 1 or Apple Watch Series 2 you cant update to watchOS 7. Tap on My Watch tab inside the application. If you cant update after deleting media and apps follow the steps in the next section.