How to speed up Apple Watch updates
If you’re an Apple Watch power user (like I am) you dread every time when there’s an update.
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An average update can take anywhere from 20 – 30 (or more) minutes depending on the size of the update, and the speed of the Internet connection.
After searching high and low for a way to speed the process, I think I’ve found it – thanks to a website called idownloadblog.com.
There suggestion? During the actual updating process on the watch, turn bluetooth OFF. Why? According to the web site:
Because Apple Watch defaults to prioritizing Bluetooth over Wi-Fi whenever possible in order to conserve as much power as possible. While Bluetooth does require less power than Wi-Fi, the protocol is significantly slower in terms of data transfer than most Wi-Fi networking standards.
Disabling Bluetooth on your paired iPhone at the right time will force your Apple Watch to connect to your iPhone via the faster Wi-Fi protocol.
Unlike other Apple devices, your Apple Watch does not download watchOS updates itself.
We didn’t try it yet – but if you have, please post a comment below with your experiences.
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