Beware: WatchOS 11.1 Beta Freezes 100s of Apple Watches

Beware: WatchOS 11.1 Beta Freezes 100s of Apple Watches - Is Yours Next?

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Posted 2024-10-07 08:27:12

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Beta versions of WatchOS can be prone to glitches. Credit: Stan Schroeder /

Some Apple Watch owners have reported that their devices became unusable after installing the latest beta release.

Reports on platforms like Reddit, highlighted by Neowin, reveal that users experienced issues with their devices freezing shortly after startup, with the update installed. Restarting the devices did not resolve the problem. In response, Apple has pulled the update, making it no longer available for download.

For those affected, the only solution is to send the device to Apple for repair. As Neowin pointed out, Apple Watches do not allow users to revert to previous software versions after an update.

This incident serves as a reminder to exercise caution when installing pre-release software on personal devices. It's a good idea to wait until the official release to avoid potential issues. In a similar incident, Apple recently withdrew an iPadOS update that caused some tablets to malfunction. For more on the latest tech news, visit carsnewstoday.com.