Apple has been on a roll lately, releasing numerous updates for its users and it includes the recently released watchOS 9.6 third beta for developers. This incremental beta arrives just two weeks after the second beta was released. If you have applied for the development program, then this guide will be helpful for you. In this guide, you will get to know more about Apple starting to push the watchOS 9.6 third beta to developers.
Apple releases new update for developers
Apple has started pushing the new software update for eligible watches with version number 20U5548c version number. The recent release weighs around 340 MB in size, which is comparatively bigger than the previous beta. You’ll be able to freely install the new beta update on your Apple Watch from the software updates. The upgrade is available to install for anyone who is running the watchOS 9 or later versions.
Apple hasn’t mentioned a lot in the release notes of the watchOS 9.6 third beta. However, you can expect a number of enhancements with the new update. Apple has been testing a milestone upgrade – watchOS 10 and it will arrive later this fall.
How to download watchOS 9.6 third beta
If your iPhone has been running on the new iOS 16.6 third beta, you can easily update your Apple Watch to the latest watchOS 9.6 beta, all you have to do is install the beta profile on your device and update it over the air. Here is how you can update your Apple Watch to the beta –
- First, you should be opening the Watch App on your iPhone
- Now, tap General -> Software Update
- Choose Beta Updates before enabling watchOS 9 Developer Beta option
- Download the beta update of watchOS 9.6
After installing the beta profile, you need to open the Apple Watch app on your iPhone. Then, go to General -> Software update. Now, you should download and install to install the new update. The watchOS 9.6 beta 3 update will download and get transferred to your Apple Watch. Once the installation is complete, your watch will restart automatically.
