Apple has just released the second beta of watchOS 10.1 for testing purposes. The incremental upgrade comes one week after the first beta, bringing some new features and enhancements. Read on know more details about the watchOS 10.1 beta 2 update.
Apple is pushing the new software to the watch with the 21S5053f build number. The gradual upgrade weighs 360MB in size, which is relatively smaller than the first beta. At the time of writing, the upgrade is available for developers only, it will also be released for public beta testers in a matter of time.
In terms of features and changes, the second beta of watchOS 10.1 brings the anticipated double tap feature to the Apple Watch Series 9 and Apple Watch Ultra 2. Although, Apple didn’t officially list any changes in the release notes.
If you recently updated your Apple Watch to watchOS 10, you can explore the recently released watchOS 10 and its features, or try out the new Nike Globe watch faces on your Apple watch. If you are a developer you can easily install the new update on your watch.
watchOS 10.1 Beta 2
If your iPhone or iPad is running on the latest version of iOS 17.1 beta 2, then you can easily sideload the watchOS 10.1 beta on your Watch.
- Open the Watch app on your iPhone.
- Tap General > Software Update.
- Select Beta Updates and enable watchOS 10 Developer Beta or Public Beta option.
- Go back and download the second beta of watchOS 10.1.
- That’s it.
Make sure that your Apple Watch is charged at least 50% and connected to a WiFi network. After installing the beta profile, open the Apple Watch app on your phone, head over to General > Software Update > Download and Install, then install the new software.
Now the watchOS 10.1 beta 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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