Apple Watch Series 8

Apple Watch Series 8

watchOS 11

watchOS 11 watchOS 9

I can't update the software on my Apple Watch Series 8 watchOS 11

Cause 2 of 5: Wi-Fi is turned off

If Wi-Fi is turned off on your Apple Watch and on your phone, this may prevent the software from updating.

Solution: Turn on Wi-Fi on both your phone and Apple Watch.

Step 1 of 5

Find "Wi-Fi"

Press the Digital Crown.

Step 2 of 5

Find "Wi-Fi"

Press the settings icon.

Step 3 of 5

Find "Wi-Fi"

Press Wi-Fi.

Step 4 of 5

Turn Wi-Fi on or off

Press the indicator next to "Wi-Fi" to turn the function on or off.

Step 5 of 5

Return to the home screen

Press the Digital Crown several times to return to standby mode.

1 Find "Wi-Fi"

Press the Digital Crown.

Press the settings icon.

Press Wi-Fi.

2 Turn Wi-Fi on or off

Press the indicator next to "Wi-Fi" to turn the function on or off.

3 Return to the home screen

Press the Digital Crown several times to return to standby mode.