Apple Releases watchOS 11.3.1

Apple today released watchOS 11.3.1, a minor update to the operating system that runs on the Apple Watch. watchOS 11.3.1 is compatible with the Apple Watch Series 6 and later, all Apple Watch Ultra models, and the Apple Watch SE 2.

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watchOS 11.3.1 can be downloaded by opening up the Apple Watch app and going to General > Software Update. To install the new software, the Apple Watch needs to have at least 50 percent battery and it needs to be placed on a charger.

The watchOS 11.3.1 update includes important security updates, and it is recommended for all Apple Watch owners.

More of the features available in watchOS 11 can be found in our watchOS 11 roundup.

Related Roundup: watchOS 26
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Top Rated Comments

jz0309 Avatar
12 months ago
Happy update day!
Score: 4 Votes (Like | Disagree)
flybass Avatar
12 months ago

Anyone noticing any bugs being fixed on their Apple watches?
no, the bugs remain from release to release.
Score: 3 Votes (Like | Disagree)
BarrettF77 Avatar
12 months ago
Tell me it brings O2 sensing back to the US for new watches.
Score: 2 Votes (Like | Disagree)
thefrost Avatar
12 months ago
Anyone noticing any bugs being fixed on their Apple watches?
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bthompson Avatar
12 months ago
My download has failed every time. Anyone else?
Score: 1 Votes (Like | Disagree)
jonnysods Avatar
12 months ago
Tell me this magically makes my AWU2 watch battery last 40 hours instead of the 28 I get now. Shoulda kept it on watchOS 10....
Score: 1 Votes (Like | Disagree)