Update your Apple Watch
to get the latest features
and security enhancements.
We'll show you
how to install the update
directly on your watch
if you're running watchOS 6
or later
and how to update
your Apple Watch
using your iPhone.
Before you start,
make sure you've
updated your iPhone
to the latest version of iOS
and that you're connected
to Wi-Fi.
Your watch needs to be charged
at least 50 percent
and should stay on the charger
until the update is complete.
It's important to keep
your iPhone and watch
next to each other until
the watchOS update is finished.
Good to go?
Let's take a look
at how to install an update
directly on your Apple Watch,
which you can do if you're using
watchOS 6 or later.
On your watch, open Settings.
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Tap General.
And then tap Software Update.
Now, scroll down and tap
Download and Install
if an update is available.
This button may read
"Install"
if your device has downloaded
the update for you.
Then follow
the onscreen instructions.
Your iPhone will then download
the update to your watch.
Once the update starts,
a progress wheel will appear
on your Apple Watch.
The completion time may vary,
so keep your watch
on its charger,
and don't restart
your iPhone or Apple Watch
while the update is underway.
When the update is finished,
your watch will restart.
Now let's see how to update
your Apple Watch
using your iPhone.
Open the Watch app and make sure
you're in the My Watch tab.
Scroll down and tap General.
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Then tap Software Update.
And then tap
Download and Install.
This button may read
"Install"
if your device has downloaded
the update for you.
You might be asked to enter
your iPhone passcode.
Your iPhone will then download
the update to your watch.
Once the update starts,
a progress wheel will appear
on your Apple Watch.
The completion time may vary,
so keep your watch
on its charger
and don't restart
your iPhone or Apple Watch
while the update is underway.
When the update is finished,
your watch will restart.
All done!
Now your Apple Watch
is ready to go!
To learn more about
your Apple Watch,
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the Apple Support channel
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