How to Delete Apple Watch Software Update File

At times, thewatchOSsoftware update fails to install onApple 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:

Can’t Download and Install Software Update on Apple Watch? Here is the Fix

Can’t Download and Install Software Update on Apple Watch? Here is the Fix

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

  1. Now, tap onGeneral.

  2. Next, tap onUsage.

  3. Next up, tap onSoftware Update.

  4. Now, tap onDelete.

  5. Finally, tap onDeleteagain to confirm that you want to remove the Apple Watch software update.

Delete watchOS Software Update File Using Watch App on iPhone

Getting rid of the update file from the Watch app is just as upfront.

  1. Now, be sure theMy Watch tabat the bottom left corner of the screen is selected.

  2. Next, tap onGeneral.

  3. Next up, scroll down and chooseUsage.

  4. Up next, tap onSoftware Update.

  5. Tap onDelete.Make sure to tap onDeleteagain to confirm.

Note:

Get Rid of Apple Watch Update File with Ease

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.

We have created a detailed guide aboutApple Watch’s common problems and their possible fixes. So, if you want to have some reliable fixes to get rid of the common watchOS problems, do check out that post. By the way, do you have any questions or feedback related to this topic? Be sure to shoot it in the comments section below.

Rajesh Mishra

An old school bibliophile who turned a tech nerd out of obsession. When he is not digging into hacks and tracking down stories that are breaking the internet, you may find him reciting poems.

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