While attention turns toward iOS 27 and the next generation of Apple software announced at WWDC, Apple continues to push updates for its current platforms. The company has today released the second beta of watchOS 26.6, the gradual upgrade comes three weeks after the first beta. We can’t expect major changes or features in this release; instead, it will further enhance the overall experience.
Apple is sowing the second developer beta of watchOS 26.6 to eligible watch models with 23U5040d build number. If your Apple Watch is running on the first beta of watchOS 26.6, the incremental release weighs around 440MB in download size. For compatibility, the update is available for all Apple Watch models running watchOS 26 or newer. At the time of writing, the update is available to developers, and a public rollout is expected in a day or two.
As always, Apple didn’t mention any new changes in the release notes. We can expect performance enhancements, bug fixes, and security updates coming with watchOS 26.6.
watchOS 26.6 Beta 2 Update
First things first, you need to update your iPhone to iOS 26.6 beta. Once done, you can follow these steps to install the watchOS 26.6 beta 2 on your watch.
- Open the Watch app on your iPhone.
- Tap General > Software Update.
- Select Beta Updates and enable watchOS 26.6 Developer Beta option.
- Go back and download the second beta of watchOS 26.6.
- That’s it.
Make sure that your Apple Watch is charged at least 50% and connected to a WiFi network.
Now the watchOS 26.6 second beta update will download and transfer to your Apple Watch.
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