watchOS 9 public beta download, new features, bugs and more

Apple has rolled out the watchOS 9 Public Beta build number 20R5316f. This test version is available for all compatible Apple Watch models, as soon as the watchOS 9 Beta profile is installed.

Important: Before you continue, be aware that the test builds are buggy and lacking in performance! Also, unlike iPhones, downgrading from watchOS 9 to watchOS 8 is not possible. The only way to do that is at an Apple Store!

WatchOS 9 Public Beta Download

First you need to download the watchOS 9 Beta profile and enroll Apple Watch in the Apple Beta Software program:

• 1. On the paired iPhone, Login to your account on the Appl Beta Software Program website.

  Point: iPhone must be running iOS 16 public beta!

• 2. Faucet Download profileavailable in the watchOS 9 section.
• 3. Allow Apple Watch to download watchOS 9 beta profile.
• 4. Install profile and allow your AW to To restart.

WatchOS 9 Public Beta Installation Guide

• 5. In the Watch app on iPhone, choose Settings -> General -> Software Update.
• 6. Faucet Download and install. Be patient until the watchOS 9 public beta update is requested, downloaded, and prepared for the update.
• seven. Faucet Install now, Accept on Apple’s terms and be patient until the update is verified and rolled out to Apple Watch.

Point: The device must be on its charger with a battery level above 50%.

WatchOS 9 Public Beta Features

Apple unveiled the changes coming to watchOS 9 during WWDC 2022. The most significant are listed below:

• New watch faces – four new themes to take better advantage of the extra screen space.
• Stages of sleep – for a detailed view of your sleep.
• Heart rate zones – for more effective workouts.
• Application of drugs – to help you track your pill intake.
• Execution form – for more efficient running routines.

watchOS 9 Public Beta Bugs

Issues discovered in this release are available below. If you spot one that isn’t available in this list, feel free to share it in the comments!

• To update!

Have you updated this first public test version of watchOS 9? What are your favorite features? Have you encountered any bugs? Use the comments section to share your feedback!

Related: Apple has also released iPadOS 16 and iOS 16 Public Beta (20A5312j), macOS Ventura 13 Public Beta (22A5295i) and tvOS 16 Public Beta (20J5328g) and HomePod 16 Public Beta!