Software Update Failed On My Apple Watch. Keep Apple watch connected to charger. Apple Watch is on its charger and has at least a 50 percent charge.
Turn on Automatic Updates. I have reset my Apple watch back to factory settings mostly as a ditch effort to pair it to my new phone. Keep Apple watch connected to charger.
Learn what to do if you see Cannot Install Update when updating Apple Watch.
Once the Apple Watch has finished its restore cycle youll be all set as part of the restore process your Apple Watch should load the latest watchOS update. Dont try to update your Apple Watch until your iPhone is also up to date. After that on your iPhone open the Apple Watch app tap the My Watch tab then tap General Software Update. If your iPhone isnt updated to the latest software either your Apple Watch may be unable to install the latest watchOS updates as a result.