Why Isn’t My Apple Watch Updating?
Here’s a look at the key reasons why you might be unable to update.
You don’t have enough space to spare. If you don’t have enough storage space free on your Apple Watch, you can’t download and install the new update. The connection has failed. Has the connection between your Apple Watch and iPhone dropped? You may need to repair the connection in order to update it. Your Apple Watch doesn’t support the new update. If you have an aging Apple Watch, you may not be able to download the latest watchOS. The battery is too low. Your Apple Watch won’t update if the battery life is too low to do so safely. Plug it into a power source to be confident it has enough juice to complete the update.
How Do I Update My Apple Watch When It Says Not Enough Space?
If your Apple Watch doesn’t have enough space, there are some ways to correct the problem. Here’s what to do.
Is My Apple Watch Too Old to Update?
Not all Apple Watches support the latest version of watchOS. watchOS 8 is only supported on Apple Watch Series 3 and above so if you have an older device, you can’t update to it no matter how much free space you create on your Apple Watch.
How Do I Get More Storage on My Apple Watch?
It’s not possible to physically upgrade the storage on your Apple Watch with the only option being to buy a new one. However, there are ways to free up some space. On your Apple Watch, tap Settings > General > About and scroll down to see what storage space has been used and to see what number of songs, photos, and applications you have on your Apple Watch. Remove apps, podcasts, songs, and any other files that aren’t essential to free up room on your Apple Watch. Once the update is installed, you can re-install apps or re-sync files if you want to.
