WatchOS6 / iOS 13.1 - Apple Watch won't install default apps

[jmp51483]

Hey everyone -

Has anyone else experienced this? I decided to repair my watch today and start from scratch. Unfortunately the app won't finish installing even the default apps (maps, books, radio, etc) they show half installed and it is just sitting there. I'm unable to install any of my additional applications, they just spin in the Watch app on my phone.

Kinda sucks. doh. Anyone else seen this and found a possible work around?

 

[deeddawg]

Are the corresponding app installed on your phone?

Just spitballing.

 

[PeterRollback]

This is also happening to me. about half of all stock apps won’t start to download. ive already unpaired and set up as new and the issue still persists. This is happening on my XS, 11 and 11 Pro.

 

[jmp51483]

This is also happening to me. about half of all stock apps won’t start to download. ive already unpaired and set up as new and the issue still persists. This is happening on my XS, 11 and 11 Pro.

So I finally got it working.. I completely turned off music syncing, then force restarted my watch and put it on the charger overnight. Woke up the next morning and everything was synced.

Maybe that'll work for you as well!