Apple has just released watchOS 11.6 to the public. Yes, anyone can install the new update on their Apple Watch. This release comes with bug fixes and important security updates. It comes alongside the public release of iOS 18.6, iPadOS 18.6, and more.
Apple pushes the stable version of watchOS 11.6 with 22U84 build number. The incremental upgrade weighs approximately 400MB in download size. If you own the Apple Watch Series 6 or newer, you can upgrade your watch to the latest software upgrade.
Talking about the changes, the changelog hints at bug fixes and security updates. While Apple usually shares the list of changes in the release notes, there are instances with small patches when Apple didn’t reveal changes in the public release. However, since watchOS 11.6 isn’t just a minor patch, it is expected to enhance the overall usability with bug fixes.
watchOS 11.6 Update
First things first, you need to update your iPhone to iOS 18.6, then you can proceed with installing the watchOS 11.6 update on your Apple Watch. Follow these steps to download the update.
- Open the Watch app on your iPhone.
- Tap General > Software Update.
- Simply select download and install watchOS 11.6 update.
- That’s it.
Make sure that your Apple Watch is charged at least 50% and connected to a WiFi network.
Now the update will download and transfer to your Apple Watch. And after the completion of the installation process, your watch will restart. Once all done, you can start using your Apple Watch.
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