There can be several reasons why your Apple Watch is not updating and keeps pausing. Let’s go through each possible cause and their respective solutions:
1. Insufficient battery: The first thing to check is the battery level of your Apple Watch. Ensure that it is charged to at least 50%. If the battery is too low, the update may pause to conserve power. Connect your Apple Watch to the charger and make sure it is charging properly.
2. Unstable Wi-Fi: Your iPhone needs to be connected to stable Wi-Fi for the update process to proceed smoothly. Check your Wi-Fi connection on your iPhone and ensure it is stable. If the connection is weak or intermittent, your Apple Watch update may pause. Try moving closer to your Wi-Fi router or restarting your router to improve the connection.
3. Low battery on iPhone: Your iPhone also needs to have sufficient battery level (at least 50%) during the update process. Connect your iPhone to a power source to ensure it stays charged.
4. Stable connection between iPhone and Apple Watch: Make sure that your iPhone and Apple Watch are in close proximity and connected properly. If the connection is weak or interrupted, it can cause the update to pause. Try restarting both devices and reconnecting them.
5. Software update on iPhone: Ensure that your iPhone is running the latest version of iOS. Sometimes, an outdated iOS version can cause issues with the update process. Go to Settings > General > Software Update on your iPhone to check for any available updates and install them if necessary.
6. Reset network settings: If you’re still experiencing issues, you can try resetting the network settings on your iPhone. Go to Settings > General > Reset > Reset Network Settings. This will remove any saved Wi-Fi networks and their passwords, so you’ll need to reconnect to Wi-Fi networks afterward.
If none of these solutions work, it may be worth contacting Apple Support for further assistance. They can provide more specific troubleshooting steps or advise if there may be a hardware issue with your Apple Watch.
Remember to always backup your Apple Watch before attempting any updates or troubleshooting steps to ensure that you don’t lose any important data.