so I had updated to iOS 17 beta just to test the new features. also the Apple Watch ultra with watchOS 10. but got few annoying bugs like the keyboard vanishes etc, so I went to store and the support team downgraded my iPhone to iOS 16. but now my Apple Watch won't pair my iPhone which his running on iOS 16. watchOS 10 needs iOS 17 at least. In case you’re wondering whether or not you can downgrade watchOS 5 GM back to watchOS 4 on Apple Watch, we’ll try to answer that question. Unlike iOS, macOS or tvOS, You Cannot Downgrade watchOS Updates on Apple WatchIt’s an age old question everyone tends to ask whenever a new watchOS update becomes available. In case you have the question in mind: can I downgrade watchOS 5 GM back to watchOS 4? We will answer it in the simplest manner possible. First and foremost, it’s important to know that watchOS updates are delivered over the air only. This means that there’s no special cable or a Lightning port on the Apple Watch available through which you can connect your device to your PC or Mac. This means that you cannot control how watchOS updates work at all. If you are running a beta version of the firmware, then you have to install every subsequent release until you’ve reached the final build, and watchOS 5 GM is no exception. If you’re a developer or a daring individual who installed watchOS 5 GM on their Apple Watch and are having second thoughts regarding the move you’ve made, then you will be disappointed to learn that you can’t go back to watchOS 4 at all. You’ll have to stick with watchOS 5 for good. I know this sounds a bit painful, but you have to digest the thought completely before you decide to move forward with what you’ve done. But in all honesty, watchOS 5 is a great upgrade for the Apple Watch. It packs in a great set of features including smarter Siri, automatic workout detection, Walkie-Talkie and more. There is a possibility that watchOS 5 might not stack up well in terms of performance compared to watchOS 4, but eventually Apple is going to iron out all the bugs and make everything as snappy as possible, making your wearable feel like the way you got it on day one. Also, if you’re worried about performance related issues a lot, you can always give your Apple Watch a factory reset, clearing up all your settings, allowing you to give yourself a fresh start. In the past, it has helped me out a lot and watchOS 5 shouldn’t be that different at all. You can't downgrade watchOS 6 beta to watchOS 5. The only is by installing betas of watchOS 6 until the release. The only other option would be to try to arrange a Genius appointment to see if they will downgrade it, but this can take a while. You will need iOS 13 on your device to pair to watchOS 6. It is not true. I have ios 13 on my iPhone and still can not pair apple watch with beta 6... He didn;t say that IOS 13 gurantees your Watch will pair - only that you need IOS 13 for it to stand a chance No. There never has been,sorry to say. It comes up every time there's a new WatchOSrelease and, although Apple warns against updating to betas on your only device, we're oftem tempted. These release are meant for developers who need a Watch with OS 6. on it to test there apps. Those of us who just want to experiement need tp be really careful. Especially with early betas which are often very buggy. I stopped doing early betas after OS 3 when I had all kinds of issues. A Genius bar visit is your only. chance, I'm afraid Hi from Belorussia. You need to set you phone into english language with USA region, than restart. Charge you watch until full and then do a factory reset: hold down both roll and a key for 10 sec. After welcome screen select “i”, then select english language and USA region. Type “start paring” than select “i”. On the screen you will see the unique number of your watch. On the iphone open watch app and select “start pairing”, than type manual and select you iwatch from the list. Wait for a code on you iwatch, than type it into phone. Set up as new. Best regards. Hello,this metod work if Iphone is on ios 12.3.1???Or only ios 13 beta? Just tried it and it only works if you're on iOS 13 beta When downgrading my Watch from 6 beta to 5 do I need to unpair the watch before following your procedure? Thanks. this work!!!!!!!!!!!!! you are the best !!!!! thanks my friend!!!!!! have a nice day .... good mornig from greece !!!!🙂 For me it doesnt work. It stucks on the iphone at "verifying apple watch software"... Hi, i update my Iphone XS MAX to ios13 beta 6, and now cant pair may watch, its startint pair and then unpairing, what i can do it, please help I have the same issue currently. I did a hard reset of the watch and still no luck. I think I will try to find an iphone running iOS 12 and use that to update the watch to beta 6 and maybe that will allow me to pair with my phone running beta 6. Apple says you can't pair a watch running anything earlier than beta 2 on iOS beta 6 :/ |
