How to Update Apple Watch

Your watch needs to be connected to W-Fi, charged at least 50%

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and should stay on the charger until the update is complete

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On you watch, open settings

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Scroll down and tap general

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And then tap software update

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Now scroll down and tap install if an update is available

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This button might read download and install, if your device needs to download the update first

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Then follow the onscreen instructions

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Once the update starts, a progress wheel will appear on your Apple watch

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and don't restart your Apple Watch while the update is underway

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When the update is finished your watch will restart

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