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Preparing news never completed on watchOS 10.6.1

watchOS 10.6.1 the watch says "preparing your news' and never completes the task. Restarted Watch but no change to the problem.


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Apple Watch Series 4, watchOS 10

Posted on Nov 6, 2024 1:52 PM

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Nov 7, 2024 3:18 AM in response to bobintulsa

Did you already try these suggestions?


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Try these steps:


  1. Make sure that your Apple Watch is connecting properly to its charger
  2. Restart your Apple Watch.
  3. Restart your paired iPhone.
  4. Try again to update your Apple Watch.


If the update won't start:


  1. Open the Apple Watch app on your iPhone.
  2. Tap General > Storage.
  3. Delete the update file.
  4. Try again to update your Apple Watch.


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copied from: Update your Apple Watch - Apple Support

Preparing news never completed on watchOS 10.6.1

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