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Why Is Apple Watch Update Taking Days to Complete?

By Madalina Dinita 3 comments Last updated August 26, 2021

When you’re trying to update your Apple Watch, the device usually says the process should take 30 minutes or maybe one hour to complete. Unfortunately, your watch may sometimes change the estimated update time and quickly jump to 5 hours, or even 3 or 5 days. Here’s what you can do to speed up the update process.

Contents

  • Fix: Apple Watch Software Update Is Taking Days to Complete
    • Restart Your iPhone and Watch
    • Delete the Update File
    • Reset Network Settings
    • Unpair and Re-Pair Your Devices
    • Conclusion

Fix: Apple Watch Software Update Is Taking Days to Complete

⇒ Important Notes:

  • Make sure your Apple Watch battery is charged to 50 percent or more.
  • Connect your watch to its charger.
  • Ensure both your watch and iPhone are connected to the same wireless network.

Restart Your iPhone and Watch

If your Apple Watch is showing an increasingly longer estimated time to complete the update process, restart your iOS and watchOS devices. Simply press and hold the side button on your iPhone and Apple Watch and then drag the Power Off slider. Wait for one minute, and then turn your phone and watch on again.

Delete the Update File

If the update won’t start or it’s still taking days to complete, delete the update file.

  1. Launch the Apple Watch app on your paired iPhone.
  2. Navigate to General and select Usage.
  3. Then tap Software Update.
  4. Simply delete the update file.Unable to verify update for watchOS 6
  5. Download and install watchOS again.

Don’t forget to update your iPhone to the latest version as well. Go to Settings, select General and tap Software Update. Install the newest iOS updates, and try to update watchOS again.

Reset Network Settings

Some users suggested that resetting the network settings on your iPhone could help you solve the problem. On your iPhone, go to Settings, select General and tap Reset. Then select Reset network settings.ios-reset-network-settings

All your Wi-Fi networks and password will be gone. Set up a new connection and check if the issue persists. Connect your devices to a different network and check if you notice any improvements. Maybe your current connection is not stable enough.

Unpair and Re-Pair Your Devices

  1. Launch the Watch app on your iPhone.
  2. Go to My Watch and select All Watches.
  3. Tap the Info button next to your watch.
  4. Then select Unpair Apple Watch.unpair apple watch from iphone
    • Note: Rest assured, your iPhone will first create a backup of your watch data, and then unpair the devices.
  5. Restart your device.
  6. Then launch the Watch app and pair your devices.
  7. Your watch should automatically update to the latest watchOS version during the setup process.

If the issue persists, follow the solutions listed in the guides below:

  • 12 ways to fix when your Apple Watch is unable to install watchOS updates
  • Apple Watch: Not Enough Space to Update

Conclusion

If your Apple Watch says it needs 3 or 5 days to install the latest updates, first restart your iPhone and watchOS device. Then delete the update file, and check for updates again. If the issue persists, reset your network settings, and then unpair and re-pair your devices. Did these solutions help you fix the problem? Let us know in the comments below.

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Madalina Dinita

Madalina has been a Windows fan ever since she got her hands on her first Windows XP computer. She is interested in all things technology, especially emerging technologies — AI and DNA computing in particular.

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  1. Johan says

    August 1, 2022 at 9:06 AM

    My problem is i can’t pair watch until updated and it is going between 1 and 3 days.
    and since not possible on ipad my phone is now useless until watch is updated.

    Reply
    • Ciara says

      September 28, 2023 at 3:35 PM

      I am having the same issue please lmk if you found a solution!

      Reply
  2. Hiedi Hand says

    January 10, 2022 at 2:28 AM

    This is ridiculous that this should be happening after spending well over a thousand dollars for products that are supposed to work. My old phone worked perfectly fine before I did update …which sucks!!! I bought a new phone last thinking maybe my IPhone X was to old and it still will not connect This is so frustrating. Your customers spend their hard earned money (which most of us had to save up for) I would hope APPLE knows how disappointing this is

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