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Apple Watch Series 6

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I can't update the software on my Apple Watch Series 6 watchOS 11

Cause 5 of 5: The software isn't updated correctly

To update the software on your Apple Watch, it needs to be done correctly.

Solution: See how to update the software on your Apple Watch.

Step 1 of 4

Update Apple Watch software

On your phone: Press Watch.

Step 2 of 4

Update Apple Watch software

On your phone: Press My Watch.

Step 3 of 4

Update Apple Watch software

On your phone: Press General.

Step 4 of 4

Update Apple Watch software

On your phone: Press Software Update. If a new software version is available, it's displayed. Follow the instructions on the screen to update the Apple Watch software.

1 Update Apple Watch software

On your phone: Press Watch.
On your phone: Press My Watch.
On your phone: Press General.
On your phone: Press Software Update. If a new software version is available, it's displayed. Follow the instructions on the screen to update the Apple Watch software.

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