Fixed: Apple Watch App Update Stuck on Verifying

Solutions

If your Apple Watch app update is stuck on 'Verifying,' it may be due to network issues, software glitches, or storage limitations. This guide will walk you through effective troubleshooting steps, including restarting your devices, checking your internet connection, clearing storage, and reinstalling the app to ensure a smooth update process.

Solution 1. Check Your Wi-Fi and Bluetooth Connection.

Check Wi-Fi: Make sure your iPhone is connected to a stable Wi-Fi network. If the connection is weak or intermittent, it could cause the update to stall. Try switching to a different Wi-Fi network to see if that resolves the issue.
Check Bluetooth: Ensure that Bluetooth is turned on for both your Apple Watch and iPhone. To check, swipe down from the top of your iPhone's screen to access the Control Center and verify that the Bluetooth icon is highlighted.

Solution 2. Restart Your Devices

Restart your iPhone: Hold down the side button (and volume buttons on newer models) until the power off slider appears. Slide to turn it off, then press and hold the side button again to turn it back on.
Restart your Apple Watch: Press and hold the side button until the power off slider appears. Slide to power off, and once it's off, press and hold the side button again to turn it back on.
After both devices have restarted, try updating the app again.
Solution 3. Free Up Storage on Your Apple Watch

• Open the Watch app on your iPhone.
• Go to General > Usage to see how much storage is available.
• If your watch is nearly full, you might need to delete some apps or media to free up space.
• Try removing any unnecessary apps or data, then attempt the update again.

Solution 4. Update Your Software
Make sure both your iPhone and Apple Watch are running the latest software versions. Outdated versions can sometimes cause compatibility issues with app updates.
To update your iPhone:

• Open Settings on your iPhone.
• Go to General > Software Update.
• If an update is available, tap Download and Install.

To update your Apple Watch:

• Open the Watch app on your iPhone.
• Go to General > Software Update.
• If an update is available, tap Download and Install.
• Updating your devices may help fix any issues with app updates getting stuck.

Solution 5. Reinstall the App

• Open the Watch app on your iPhone.
• Scroll to the Installed on Apple Watch section.
• Find the app that’s stuck in the "Verifying" stage and tap Remove.
• Once the app is removed, go to the App Store on your iPhone, find the app, and reinstall it on your Apple Watch..

While it can be frustrating to see your Apple Watch app update stuck on "Verifying," there are several steps you can take to fix the issue. By checking your Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connection, freeing up storage, updating your software, or reinstalling the app, you should be able to resolve most problems that cause updates to stall.