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Apple Releases watchOS 11.6.2 With an Important Fix

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Apple today released watchOS 11.6.2 for the Apple Watch Series 6 through Series 10, Apple Watch SE 2, and Apple Watch Ultra and Ultra 2.

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"This update provides important bug fixes and is recommended for all users," says Apple.

watchOS 11.6.2 will only appear on Apple Watch models that have not already been updated to watchOS 26 or later. There are no specific details available yet beyond Apple's vague release notes, so it is unclear what exactly the update includes.

Update: Apple says watchOS 11.6.2 "addresses a cellular network issue for Series 6, Series 7, Series 8, Series 9, Series 10, SE 2, Ultra, and Ultra 2 when establishing a connection to emergency services in Australia."

Related Roundups: Apple Watch 11, Apple Watch SE 3, Apple Watch Ultra 3, watchOS 26
Buyer's Guide: Apple Watch (Neutral), Apple Watch SE (Buy Now), Apple Watch Ultra (Neutral)
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jaymc Avatar
jaymc
5 weeks ago

hmm just checked and my Ultra 2 says I am up to date on 26.2.1. This might be a update for only certain regions
It's for update watchOS 11.6.2, not watchOS 26.2.1
Score: 6 Votes (Like | Disagree)
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powaking
5 weeks ago
Also 10.6.2 for my series 4 watch. 160mb upgrade
Score: 5 Votes (Like | Disagree)
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Mlrollin91
5 weeks ago

hmm just checked and my Ultra 2 says I am up to date on 26.2.1. This might be a update for only certain regions
Why would you expect to get an watchOS 11 update if you are on 26?

I'm not seeing the update on my S8 Watch which is on 11.6.1 . I only have the option to update to 26.2.1, which I am not interested in for that watch.
Score: 5 Votes (Like | Disagree)
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surfzen21
5 weeks ago
My AWU hasn't worked right since 26 for me.

Playlists randomly stop playing while I'm on my run and the only thing that will fix it is a reboot. It also stopped reading out my metrics every half mile even though its set up correctly. The metrics would fine on bike rides though.
Score: 3 Votes (Like | Disagree)
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powaking
5 weeks ago

has anyone noticed any difference when updating to the 10.6.2 (not 11.6.2)? My Watch 4 is still going strong with well more than all day battery life (amazing quality I must say, well dome Apple), don't want to take any chances upgrade if it risks a reduction in battery life.

Good that they do update the certificate though. Otherwise we would end up like those old Mac where you have to change the date to reinstall the OS.
I updated on my series 4. No issues yet. Surprised my watch lasts as long as it does. Not a full day but close to it.
Score: 2 Votes (Like | Disagree)
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Oh-es-Ten
5 weeks ago

Playlists randomly stop playing while I'm on my run and the only thing that will fix it is a reboot. It also stopped reading out my metrics every half mile even though its set up correctly. The metrics would fine on bike rides though.
Ah, I thought I was the only one with this issue. A huge regression bug, where my running playlist stops after playing a random amount of time and then I have to swipe right to now playing view to cue the next track.. for each song after that.. again and again, looking down to wrist do it instead of concentrating on the run and my surroundings. I have logged this bug as FB21245535
Tried to explain it's actually a safety issue as I nearly got hit by a car while trying to hit a tiny next track target while running, and yet - remains unfixed.
This kind of bug makes me super annoyed as it's a sign of very bad QA, considering this has never been an issue on any other version of watchOS, so something is clearly rotten there.
Score: 2 Votes (Like | Disagree)
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