Apple announced its new operating systems for its devices at the WWDC 2024 (World developers event) in recent months. After all the beta versions, bugs and innovations released since June, the company released watchOS 11. So which Apple watches support watchOS 11? How to install watchOS 11?
watchOS 11 setup guide: Which Apple Watch models support it? How to install?
Apple has made iOS 18 and macOS 15 Sequoia available for all supported devices as of 8pm today. As of the publication of this article, watchOS 11 will also be available for all devices. The workout mode added with watchOS 11 will allow you to take a much more detailed look at your activities. In addition, Apple Watch will detect fatigue and give you suggestions for resting. In addition, a new app called Vitals is being added. With this app, you can take a quick look at health metrics such as your heartbeat.
With the new operating system, the Double Tab feature, which is now available on Apple Watch Series 9 and Apple Watch Ultra 2, will now be available for 3rd party apps. Normally, Apple optimizes this feature only for its own apps. But thanks to the update, Apple Watch app developers will be given access to the Double Tap API. Also, an AI learning photos dial is coming to Apple Watch.
Which Apple Watches will get the update?
Apple Watch Series 6 is the oldest smartwatch to receive the watchOS 11 update. Released in 2020, the watch receives the last watchOS update this year. The remaining smartwatches to receive updates are as follows:
- Apple Watch SE 2nd Generation
- Apple Watch Series 6
- Apple Watch Series 7
- Apple Watch Series 8
- Apple Watch Series 9
- Apple Watch Series 10
- Apple Watch Ultra
- Apple Watch Ultra 2
All the smartwatches above can be updated to watchOS 11 when their connected devices, iPhones, are updated to iOS 18.
How do you install watchOS 11 on your device?
In order to install watchOS 11 on your device, you must first have updated your iPhone to iOS 18. If your device is not up to date, you can update your iPhone to the latest version with the guide below.
If your iPhone is up to date, you can update your smartwatch to the latest version by following the steps below on your phone.
- Charge your Apple Watch smartwatch.
- Open the Watch app on your iPhone running iOS 18.
- From the app, go to the General tab and then the Software Update tab.
- After a small scan, watchOS 18 will appear. Start the process by pressing the install button.
- You may be asked for the passcode you use on your iPhone and smartwatch. Continue by entering your passwords.
- After the update starts, do not intervene until it is finished. The completion of the update may vary depending on the watch you have. Please wait patiently.
The update is now complete. You can easily use your smartwatch with watchOS 11 installed.
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