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Apple Watch kommer inte att uppdateras? Fixa det snabbt (watchOS 8)

The Apple Watch is an impressive and powerful device. Just like your iPhone, its software needs to be updated regularly for maintenance and bug repair. But what if the Apple Watch update won’t install? The following troubleshooting tips should help you when your Apple Watch won’t update to watchOS 8.

Apple Watch Update Requirements

There are a few steps to take before attempting to update your watch, and before going through any Apple Watch troubleshooting tips.

  1. Make sure your iPhone is updated to the latest version of iOS.
  2. Charge your Apple Watch to 50 percent or more.
  3. Connect your iPhone to WiFi.
  4. Keep your iPhone next to your Apple Watch throughout the update.

How to Update Apple Watch

One of the best ways to get the newest watch update is to let it update automatically overnight. However, you can also install the update manually:

  1. Open the Settings app on your Apple Watch.
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  2. Tap General.
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  3. Next, tap Software Update.
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  4. Tap Install if you see that a new update is available.
  5. Follow the on-screen instructions to install it.

The latest Apple Watch update is watchOS 8. Throughout the year, you can expect smaller updates that will fix bugs and may potentially add new features. Any time you wonder what is the latest version of Apple Watch software, follow the steps above to see which version you are running. If no update is available, then you are running the latest one

Let Your Apple Watch Update Automatically Overnight

Sometimes the update issue can be solved on its own without your help. Make sure the Automatic Updates setting is on in your settings. Then simply keep your phone connected to Wi-Fi and place the Apple Watch on its charger in range of your iPhone. Here’s how to turn on Apple Watch Automatic Updates:

  1. Open the Watch app on your iPhone.
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  2. From the My Watch tab, tap on General.
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  3. Select Software Update.
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  4. Tap on Automatic Updates.
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  5. Make sure Automatic Updates are enabled; the toggle should be green.
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Did you leave it overnight and followed all the update requirements but you still can’t update your Apple Watch? Try the following troubleshooting steps to finally get that Apple Watch software update!

Why Won’t My Apple Watch Update? Troubleshooting Steps

There could be several reasons your Apple Watch update won’t install. If your iPhone is up to date, your Apple Watch is charged, and the update is still not starting, try this:

  1. Restart your iPhone, then restart your Apple Watch before re-attempting the update.
  2. If it still doesn’t work, unpair your Apple Watch from your iPhone.
  3. Pair your Apple Watch to your iPhone.

To see the exact steps for each of these, keep reading or click on the links to get step-by-step instructions to fix your Apple Watch not updating issues.

1. Restart Your Apple Watch

There is no restart option on an Apple Watch like there is on an iPhone, you have to turn the watch off and then on again. Here’s how to restart your Apple Watch:

  1. Press and hold the Side button.
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  2. Several sliders will appear.
  3. Slide the Power Off slider to the right.
  4. Once the Watch turns off, wait 30 seconds and then turn it back on by holding the side button until you see the Apple Logo.
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2. Unpair Your Apple Watch from Your iPhone

If the Apple Watch won’t update after the previous steps are completed, the next step is to unpair it. Here’s how to unpair the Apple Watch from your iPhone if it won’t update:

  1. Open the Watch app on your iPhone.
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  2. While in My Watch tab, tap on All Watches at the top of the screen.
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  3. Tap on the info icon next to the watch you wish to unpair.
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  4. Select Unpair Apple Watch.
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  5. Tap Unpair [Name’s] Apple Watch to unpair.
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3. Pair Apple Watch with Your iPhone After Unpairing It

Here is how to pair your Apple Watch with your iPhone after unpairing it:

  1. Make sure your Apple Watch is on, or turn it on by holding in the side button until the Apple logo appears.
  2. Hold your iPhone close to your Apple Watch until the pairing screen appears on your iPhone.
  3. Alternatively, you can open the Watch app on your iPhone and tap on Pair New Watch.
  4. Once the pairing screen appears, select Continue.
  5. You will be prompted to position your iPhone’s viewfinder to show your Apple Watch screen.
  6. This will pair the devices. 

You will still need to go through Apple Watch setup in order to use it with your iPhone now that it’s been paired.

How to Fix the “Unable to Install Update” Error on an Apple Watch

Om du ser ett meddelande som säger «Det går inte att installera uppdateringen» finns det några sätt att felsöka. En Apple Watch som inte kan söka efter uppdateringsfelsökningstips är att stänga av alternativet för att lås upp din Apple Watch med din iPhone. En annan är att låta din Apple Watch uppdateras automatiskt över natten. Om du har en Apple Watch med mobiltjänst kan du prova att uppdatera klockan direkt efter att du har stängt av Bluetooth och Wi-Fi på din iPhone.

Glöm inte att aktivera Lås upp med iPhone-inställningen igen när Apple Watch har uppdaterats. Om detta inte fungerar, prova nästa fix nedan. Ett annat vanligt felmeddelande är «Apple kan inte leta efter uppdatering.» Stegen i den här artikeln bör också hjälpa till med det, särskilt att kontrollera din Wi-Fi-anslutning och starta om din Apple Watch.

    Det finns många sätt att felsöka om din Apple Watch-uppdatering inte installeras och löser felen «kan inte leta efter Apple Watch-uppdatering». Du bör kunna hålla dig uppdaterad om alla uppdateringar när du vet hur du startar om din Apple Watch, kopplar bort den och hanterar dess inställningar. En av dina sista utvägar bör vara att utföra en fabrik återställ på din Apple Watch. Vi hoppas att du aldrig kommer på dig själv med att säga «min Apple Watch kommer inte att uppdateras» igen! Ta sedan reda på om du kan använda en Apple Watch utan en iPhone , eller registrera dig för vårt kostnadsfria Dagens tips för ännu fler bra tips.