WatchOS 26.3 update stuck on 2 hours

Hey, I bought a new watch and it starts by forcing me to update. However, the watchos 26.3 update stuck has been on 2 hours and just keeps jumping between 1 and 2hours. Any solutions?


It is >50% and connected to charger.

iPhone 16, iOS 26

Posted on Feb 26, 2026 1:38 PM

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Posted on Feb 26, 2026 11:19 PM

Is your iPhone also being charged during that time and connected to the same Wi-Fi, both devices laying next to each other?

Update your Apple Watch - Apple Support


Some users switched off Bluetooth on the devices, so that the watch uses the Wi-Fi connection, which is faster.


Also make sure that no VPN or firewall is blocking the contact to Apple servers.



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Feb 26, 2026 11:19 PM in response to tesfa_kefene

Is your iPhone also being charged during that time and connected to the same Wi-Fi, both devices laying next to each other?

Update your Apple Watch - Apple Support


Some users switched off Bluetooth on the devices, so that the watch uses the Wi-Fi connection, which is faster.


Also make sure that no VPN or firewall is blocking the contact to Apple servers.



WatchOS 26.3 update stuck on 2 hours

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