At times, the watchOS software update fails to install on Apple Watch. While a poor internet connection is often the main culprit for the ill-fated installation of the software update on Apple Watch, congestion and system failure are no less responsible. Whenever I hit this path, the very first thing that I do to fix the “Can’t download and install watchOS software update” issue is to delete the Apple Watch software update file. More often than not, it does the trick for me in sorting out the problem. Let me show you how it works:
You can delete the watchOS software update both from Apple Watch and the paired iPhone via the Watch app. So, if the installation of software update has failed on your Apple Watch, follow along to get rid of it so that you can go for the fresh install.
- Remove watchOS Software Update File on Apple Watch
- Delete watchOS Software Update File Using Watch App on iPhone
Remove watchOS Software Update File on Apple Watch
- Launch the Settings app on your Apple Watch.
- Next, tap on Usage.
Getting rid of the update file from the Watch app is just as upfront.
- Now, be sure the My Watch tab at the bottom left corner of the screen is selected.
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Get Rid of Apple Watch Update File with Ease
So, that’s the way you can remove the watchOS software update from your Apple Watch. Save this hack for the times where the update installation has failed and you wish to start afresh.
