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Apple Releases watchOS 27.0.1 With Fix for Restart Bug

Apple today released watchOS 27.0.1, a minor update to the watchOS 27 operating system that came out last week. The update is limited to the Apple Watch Series 12 and Apple Watch Ultra 4.

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watchOS 27.0.1 can be downloaded through the Settings app on the watch or the Apple Watch app on a connected iPhone. Software can only be installed when the Apple Watch is on the charger and has over 50 percent battery.

Apple's release notes say the update fixes bugs, including an issue that could cause the Apple Watch to restart unexpectedly.

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Top Rated Comments

MrTemple Avatar
6 weeks ago
Can they fix it so Siri AI isn’t 10x worse than regular Siri for setting HomeKit scenes, managing timers, etc?

My Apple Watch took a huge step back in functionality the way I used it most. 😔
Score: 15 Votes (Like | Disagree)
jz0309 Avatar
6 weeks ago
Good news, and fast response by Apple.
downloading now, 384MB on my U4
and remember, initiate on watch and then turn BT off on phone, much faster that way
Score: 10 Votes (Like | Disagree)
tennisproha Avatar
6 weeks ago
Anything prior to the x.1 update is basically a public beta now. And even then, it's never a meaningful fix.

Just releasing perpetual betas now. WatchOS still has years old bugs
Score: 8 Votes (Like | Disagree)
fatTribble Avatar
6 weeks ago
That was pretty quick, Apple, but don’t underestimate our ability to find something else to complain about 🤭
Score: 7 Votes (Like | Disagree)
jz0309 Avatar
6 weeks ago

Unrelated, but I also noticed that sleep tracking does not work in watchOS 27 on my AWU4 or AWS10
works fine for me on my U4
Score: 7 Votes (Like | Disagree)
chrono1081 Avatar
6 weeks ago
I didn't have this issue but I do like updates.
Score: 7 Votes (Like | Disagree)
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