Is there a way to update Apple Watch firmware without Wi-Fi?

[The Cockney Rebel]

As per the title.

Thanks.

 

[TorbenIbsen]

I don't think so.

 

[The Cockney Rebel]

I don't think so.

Thank you.

 

[jz0309]

As per the title.

Thanks.

No

 

[msackey]

Actually, I'm thinking yes?

You can use your iPhone to download the WatchOS. I think this can be done via cellular connection if you allow it. Once that is done, iPhone can send update to WatchOS.

(Or am I wrong?)

 

[The Cockney Rebel]

Actually, I'm thinking yes?

You can use your iPhone to download the WatchOS. I think this can be done via cellular connection if you allow it. Once that is done, iPhone can send update to WatchOS.

(Or am I wrong?)

I’ve been trying, but it doesn’t get past estimating time remaining.

I would have thought it was possible?

I can update my iPhone via cellular.

 

[Night Spring]

I’ve been trying, but it doesn’t get past estimating time remaining.

I would have thought it was possible?

I can update my iPhone via cellular.

I'm thinking that for the phone to transmit the update to the watch, it uses wifi. If it tries to do it just through Bluetooth, it'd take forever.

 

[Mr.C]

I’m pretty sure you have to use Wi-Fi to update the watch via the phone and there is no other way.