All new Apple Watches support watchOS beta installation. This means that you get to test pre-release builds on your wearable several weeks before their public availability. And with the first watchOS 10 betas now available ahead of the official release, it might be a good time to get in on the action.
Though, while watchOS betas may pack plenty of exciting features and changes, these versions are often buggy and can even be unreliable. Fortunately, you can switch from watchOS beta to the stable version by following the steps we've detailed below.
Switching from watchOS beta to the stable version
Staying on beta until the next stable release
Some users have tried the watchOS beta and enjoyed its fresh introductions but no longer want to receive future betas. They also want to keep the new features included in the current beta release. In this case, there's an easy way to stay on the current version while notifying the update servers that beta updates are no longer of interest. The Apple Watch will then receive the upcoming stable release, whenever it's made available, rather than watchOS beta releases.
- Launch the Watch app on your iPhone.
- Click on General.
- Go to the Software Update section.
- Tap on Beta Updates.
- Select the Off option.
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The next watchOS update you'll receive will be stable, rather than beta, unless you enroll in the beta channel again.
Rolling back to the latest stable version
Unfortunately, Apple still doesn't allow users to roll back when it comes to watchOS. You will have to remain on the watchOS beta channel until the next stable release. If you really want to roll back, you can head to an Apple Store or an authorized repair center, and they'll get it done for you.
So unlike the case with iOS or iPadOS, you can't really connect your device to a computer to flash the latest stable release available and get rid of the beta build. Though, if you brick your Apple Watch, you may be able to restore it using your iPhone.