How to Fix WatchOS 9 Apple Watch Won’t Update

When you are trying to update Apple watch and apple watchOS 9 is not getting updated or wont update to latest version or watchOS9 update stuck or cant delete apps from apple watch any other apple watch update issue like stuck on checking for update screen issue can be fixed easily by following these simple solutions. So, lets see in detail below.

If you are updating watchOS9 apple watch then first thing you need to make sure is that you are connected to the internet and also having enough storage space.

WatchOS 9 Apple Watch Won’t Update

Below Apple watch troubleshooting methods will fix WatchOS 9 Apple Watch Won’t Update or not updating to latest version issues.

Connect to Internet

Charge Apple Watch

If you are having less than 50 percentage of battery on your apple watch then apple watch wont update to watchOS 9 and you need to have more than 50 percent of battery.

If you are connected to internet and your battery percentage is more than 50 percent then go ahead and update your apple watch to watchOS9 and your apple watch will update without any issue.

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Check Storage

If you are having less storage on your apple watch then apple watch wont update unless you delete and free up storage space on apple watch.

Once you free up storage space on apple watch then go to settings and check for updates and update your apple watch to watchOS9.

Use iPhone to Update Apple Watch

If you are still having issues then you need to update your apple watch using iphone.

1. Grab your iphone and open watch application
2. Scroll down and tap on General
3. Tap on Software Update
4. Wait for the iphone to check for any latest watchOS 9 update and then update your apple watch using iphone.

If you are using an iphone to update your apple watchOS9 then make sure that your iphone has enough charging and update apple watchOS9 and it will update successfully.

Why Apple Watch is Not Updating to WatchOS9

If you are not having enough storage space on your apple watch then apple watchOS9 wont update or if you are having battery issues like less than 50 percent of battery on appel watch then it wont update or not having stable internet connection.

Apple watch won’t update not enough space

Remove or delete and unused apps from your apple watch and remove unsed music or synced apps to apple watch and free up storage space and update apple watch to apple watchOS9.

How do I delete apps from my Apple Watch to free up space?

Press digital crown button and then press and hold the app that you want to uninstall and then tap on Edit app (x) icon and remove and delete apps from apple watch.

Apple Watch Won’t Update No Internet

If you are not connected to internet or having disconnecting issue with your wifi connection this issue can happen when you update appel watch and you need to Enable and disable airplane mode and then try updating apple watch to watchOS9.

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