Annually Apple releases a serious new model of watchOS, the working system software program that runs on all Apple Watch fashions; there are additionally smaller level upgrades once in a while in between. These updates are free, and may add new options to your watch, enhance its pace and repair bugs and glitches.
The newest model, accessible to obtain on September 16, 2024 is watchOS 11, which brings new apps, new options, new face customization choices, an upgraded Sensible Stack, and in depth adjustments to the Apple Watch’s well being and health features.
For those who’d like to put in the newest model of watchOS in your Apple Watch, you’ve come to the appropriate place. On this article, we present learn how to replace an Apple Watch so it’s operating the newest model of watchOS.
Need to get a model of watchOS that hasn’t but change into accessible to most of the people so you’ll be able to check out upcoming watch updates forward of everybody else? Discover out extra in our article demonstrating learn how to set up a watchOS beta.
Which Apple Watches can run watchOS 11?
watchOS 11 will work with the Apple Watch Collection 6 or later. Sadly the Collection 4, Collection 5 and unique SE Apple Watches that ran watchOS 10 and watchOS 9 are not appropriate.
Suitable Watches embrace:
- Apple Watch Collection 6 (2020)
- Apple Watch Collection 7 (2021)
- Apple Watch SE 2 (2022)
- Apple Watch Collection 8 (2022)
- Apple Watch Extremely (2022)
- Apple Watch Collection 9 (2023)
- Apple Watch Extremely 2 (2023)
- Apple Watch Collection 10 (2024)
Additionally, you will want a appropriate iPhone, which incorporates the iPhone XS or later, or iPhone SE (2nd technology or later). Additionally, you will have to be operating iOS 18 in your iPhone.
How you can replace your Apple Watch by way of iPhone
Earlier than the launch of watchOS 6 in 2019, Apple Watch updates needed to occur on the watch’s related iPhone reasonably than on the watch itself, however for just a few years now it has been doable to replace your Watch on the Watch itself. Nevertheless, we nonetheless assume updating by way of an iPhone is the simplest methodology.
- Seize your iPhone and open the Apple Watch app.
- Be sure you’re within the My Watch tab alongside the underside menu after which faucet Normal.
- There might be a bit of orange ‘1’ subsequent to the Software program Replace possibility, indicating that an replace is offered (there’ll be a crimson ‘1’ subsequent to the My Watch tab too); nonetheless, you’ll have to get the app to verify for updates earlier than you see this. Both approach, faucet Software program Replace and the app will run a verify, then present you the main points of the brand new model of watchOS that’s accessible to put in.
- Faucet set up and settle for the phrases & situations.
- To be able to set up this new model your iPhone and Apple Watch will have to be in Bluetooth vary, the watch should be related to its charger and on not less than 50% energy and, as with all OS updates, that you must be on Wi-Fi.
The replace can take some time however don’t be tempted to take the watch off its charger earlier than it’s completed. We have now carried out this prior to now and it has disrupted the replace course of so badly that we’ve needed to throw ourselves on Apple’s mercy and get the watch changed.
How you can replace Apple Watch on the Apple Watch itself
You may also set up updates on an Apple Watch with out requiring an iPhone.
- Open the Settings app in your watch.
- Faucet Normal > Software program Replace. watchOS will verify for accessible updates.
- If an replace is offered, faucet Set up and observe additional directions.
As with the iPhone replace, the Watch might want to sit on its charger for the set up stage and be related to Wi-Fi. It also needs to have greater than 50% battery energy.
What to do in the event you can’t replace your Apple Watch
Troubleshooting Apple Watch replace issues
If you’re dealing with difficulties updating your Apple Watch we provide the very best options under.
Make house
Many Apple Watch Collection 3 customers had issue putting in updates to the watchOS 7 working system. This downside appeared to be the small quantity of cupboard space accessible on the Apple Watch Collection 3 (the GPS model of the Apple Watch Collection 3 solely had 8GB storage). Which means there may be not sufficient house for the momentary set up recordsdata.
In that occasion, Apple instructed that customers quickly delete apps and music earlier than updating. Alternatively, Apple really useful that customers ought to restore the system fully earlier than updating.
Be sure you are related to Wi-Fi, plugged in, and charged sufficient
The Watch received’t replace whether it is lower than 50% charged.
It additionally must be related to Wi-Fi.
Additionally, activate Bluetooth if it’s off.
Test it’s appropriate with the replace
Test the listing of appropriate Watches and iPhones above.
Additionally replace your iPhone to the newest model of iOS, within the case of Apple Watch 10 you want iOS 17 put in on the associate iPhone.
Attempt updating by way of the iPhone
In case your Apple Watch received’t replace straight on the Watch itself, we suggest doing the replace by way of the Watch app on the iPhone (as per the tactic above).
Restart your iPhone and Watch
Turning them on and off once more could repair the issue.
Restore your Watch and iPhone
You could have to re-pair your Watch to your iPhone.
- Open the Watch app on the iPhone.
- Go to My Watch and faucet All Watches.
- Faucet the i button beside the Watch that you must unpair.
- Select Unpair Apple Watch. (It’s good to select to maintain your cell plan when you have a mobile watch).
- Enter your Apple ID password to disable Activation Lock.
After the Apple Watch is wiped you will have to set it up once more. See How you can arrange an Apple Watch.