How long do updates usually take to install?

[DevinNj]

Like the title says, I'm new to Apple watch and my S2 is taking a long time to install. Good wifi, plugged into the charger, etc. Taking a while and the status bars are only @ 5 o'clock on the dial. Just wondering, thanks.

Edit: It's been over 30 minutes then got another loading screen, this went quicker and after about 3-4 minutes it went to 9 0'clock then rebooted. All is fine now, but I'm just wondering if that's normal to take that long. I'd be surprised if I don't have a permanent Apple logo on my screen. Lol.

 

[tarsins]

They can and have taken hours. I think the longest one I've experienced was about 3.

 

[DevinNj]

They can and have taken hours. I think the longest one I've experienced was about 3.

Wow, that's all can say. And I thought something was wrong after 30 minutes! Any issues with burn in from the Apple logo being on-screen that long?

 

[tarsins]

Wow, that's all can say. And I thought something was wrong after 30 minutes! Any issues with burn in from the Apple logo being on-screen that long?

Not so far, and to be honest it never even crossed my mind.

 

[DevinNj]

Not so far, and to be honest it never even crossed my mind.

Oh crap, sorry for even ingraining the idea into your head. Lol

 

[BenAigen]

Just updated watchOS 4.1 - took 45 minutes

 

[DevinNj]

Just updated watchOS 4.1 - took 45 minutes

That's about what it took me, I had just done my phone which only took a few minutes, so I thought something went wonky.

 

[BenAigen]

That's about what it took me, I had just done my phone which only took a few minutes, so I thought something went wonky.

I have seen it take over the hour mark - enjoy.

 

[CobraPA]

Overnight... that way it doesn't drive you up the wall.

 

[ipedro]

Took 25 minutes on my Series 3, including downloading time.

 

[jbachandouris]

I have never had it take less than a half hour on my series 2.

25 minutes on a series 3? For those considering upgrading, that is a BIG deal.

 

[CobraPA]

I have never had it take less than a half hour on my series 2.

25 minutes on a series 3? For those considering upgrading, that is a BIG deal.

Because the series 3 can speed up your internet connection and Apple's servers? I've got to get me some of this magic!