(Workaround: Close the Settings app from the Dock and relaunch it after downloading the voice.) Accessibility – Downloaded voices don’t work with VoiceOver.The release notes mention some new features valuable for Developers as well as know bugs and recommended workarounds: Device reboots before you’re allowed to test out watchOS 9! Tap Install Now, when it becomes available and be patient until watchOS 9 Beta update is verified and deployed on your Apple Watch. Important: Make sure that Apple Watch is attached to the MagSafe charger, in range with the paired iPhone, connected to Wi-Fi and the battery level is above 50%.
Enter Passcode, Agree with Apple’s terms and be patient until the new software is requested, downloaded and prepared for update. Go for General -> Software Update and tap Download and Install after the watchOS 9 Developer Beta comes up on your screen. Important: Before attempting to download watchOS 9 Beta you have to update the paired iPhone to iOS 16 Beta, as described here! watchOS 9 Beta UpdateĪfter downloading and installing the watchOS 9 Beta Profile open the Watch app on iPhone and make sure that you view the My Watch tab: The watchOS 9 Beta Profile can also be downloaded from unofficial, third-party sources, however we don’t recommend you to choose this option. You have to sign-in with your iPhone, using your Apple ID and download the profile (only available if you’re a paying Apple Developer). This is available in the Apple Developer Center. To be able to install watchOS 9 Developer Beta on your Apple Watch you have to download the watchOS 9 Configuration Profile and enroll your Apple Watch to the Developer Beta program. You have to stick with the beta for the entire summer, or bring your watch to an Apple store and ask for help with the downgrade. There’s no way to reverse from the watchOS 9 test version to the most recent watchOS 8.6 public release.
Apple has released the first watchOS 9 Beta for Developers with build number 20R5287q! Unlike the iOS 16 beta, the Apple Watch test version are only available to registered and paying Apple Developers!Īlthough watchOS 9 Beta can be installed on any compatible Apple Watch, we strongly recommend you to think twice before proceeding.