Stuck in verifying AppleID WatchOS B3 setup

ANyone else stuck in attempting to verify the Apple ID step in pairing Watch? It syncs fine and then gets past the wrist question and pops to verify the AppleID password... Spins for 2-3 min then pops an error Could Not Sign In, there was a problem connecting to the server...


When I skip, it moves to a password for iMessage and fails to connect to server there too, but is then stuck. You cannot skip from there. you new to back out and start the entire process over. I am going to keep trying, but wanted to see if others were experiencing this.

Accepted Answer

I had the same problem. Turn off send debug information in the privacy section of the phone and also iMessage from messages. This will allow you to skip those sections during pairing.

Thanks just saw similar in this thread I missed in the 6-8 I read before posting. https://forums.developer.apple.com/thread/8738

Thanks, I had the exact problem!!!

Thanks for the suggestion, my Watch was dead in the water after following your instructions got it all sorted!

Stuck in verifying AppleID WatchOS B3 setup
 
 
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