Last month, at its annual developer summit, Apple unveiled the new operating systems it has been developing over the past few months. iPhones are all set to receive one of the biggest upgrades with iOS 18, Apple Watches will get watchOS 11, iPadOS 18, macOS Sequoia, tvOS 18, and more.
After releasing three developer preview builds in the last few weeks, Apple today released the first public beta of watchOS 11. If you own an Apple Watch, you can freely upgrade it to watchOS 11 public beta and try out new features.
It is important to note that the watchOS 11 is still in the testing phase, which means there may be some bugs or issues that you could encounter during your usage. So, many users can across with questions like is it possible to downgrade to watchOS 10?
If you want to know whether you can downgrade your Apple Watch from watchOS 11 beta to watchOS 10, then you’re in the right place. Read on know more the better answer.
Can You Downgrade watchOS 11 Beta to watchOS 10?
No, you cannot downgrade your Apple Watch to watchOS 10 after installing the watchOS 11 beta. While it is possible to downgrade iPhone from the iOS 18 beta to iOS 17 stable build by connecting the iPhone to a PC and then restoring it using iTunes or Finder. There’s no such option available for Apple Watch users.
I recently upgraded my Apple Watch Series 7 to watchOS 11 beta and my experience with the new update has been good so far. But just in case your watch gets bricked or stuck during the installation process, how can you resolve it? In such a situation, is there any way to go back to watchOS 10?
Let’s find out.
Head over to the Apple Service Center
Since you cannot do anything with your Apple Watch apart from updating and using it as intended. You can visit your nearest Apple Service Center or Apple Store and explain the situation.
They will assist you in restoring your watch to the watchOS 10. If your watch is still under warranty, this service will be provided free of charge. However, if your warranty has expired, a small fee may apply for the service.
Wait out for the stable watchOS update
Patience is a great virtue! If you haven’t updated your Apple Watch to watchOS 11 beta yet, then you can wait for its public release. watchOS 11 stable release is expected to be available later this fall. For a hassle-free experience, simply wait for the public release and then only update your Apple Watch to the new update.
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