Software Update Failed Apple Watch. The pairing is successful but unable to proceed with the set up because an update is needed to be downloaded first. Keep Apple watch connected to charger.
If you cant update after deleting media and apps follow the steps in the next section. I updated the os for watch but I keep on getting Unable to Check for Update - Checking for a software update failed because you are not connected to the internet. Open up the Apple Watch app on your iPhone go to My Watch General Software Update and make sure its up to date.
If the update wont start open the Watch app on your iPhone tap General Usage Software Update then delete the update file.
Keep your iPhone next to your Apple Watch to make sure theyre in range. Free up storage on your Apple Watch by removing any music or photos that youve synced to your watch. If you have an original Apple Watch Series 0 Apple Watch Series 1 or Apple Watch Series 2 you cant update to watchOS 7. Now tap General Software Update download the update and wait till the process is completed.