watchOS 10.5 is available for Apple Watch: Bug fixes

With watchOS 11 on the horizon, we can expect more innovations from the remaining watchOS 10 updates. We don’t expect any additional features in the now-released watchOS 10.6 update. This update has already been tested over the past month and is now available to everyone. Apple has mainly focused on behind-the-scenes improvements, bug fixes, and security enhancements.

watchOS 10.6 is available

Despite the testing period over the past month, we don’t know exactly what 10.6 brings. Apple didn’t clearly indicate in the release notes what issues have been fixed. Also, there haven’t been any common complaints about the Apple Watch in recent weeks, so we expect Apple to focus on small improvements. If more becomes known about the subtle bug fixes, we’ll update this article again.

Here are the release notes:

This update contains important bug fixes and security updates and is recommended for all users.

For more information about the security aspects of Apple software updates, see the following website: https://support.apple.com/kb/HT201222 (https://support.apple.com/kb/HT201222)

Download WatchOS 10.6

To update, do the following on your paired iPhone:

1. Open the Watch app on your iPhone and go to My watch > year.
2. tap on system update Wait for the update to download.
3. Place your Apple Watch on the charger and wait patiently for the update to install.

While updating your Apple Watch, keep your paired iPhone close by so you don’t disrupt the update process. It can take several hours for your Apple Watch to update, so be patient. In any case, make sure you don’t lose connection to the charger. Your Apple Watch needs to be connected to the charger to complete the installation, so keep that in mind.

You can also update directly via your Apple Watch itself:

1. Open the Settings app on your Apple Watch.
2. go to General > Software Update.
3. Wait for your Apple Watch to start searching for the update.
4. tap on Downloadable.
5. After downloading, place your Apple Watch on the charger. The installation will begin automatically.

Installation failed? For watchOS installation issues, read our accompanying article.

Please note: Keep answers on topic, concrete, and clear to others. Personal status updates about whether the download has started/successfully added nothing to the discussion. It may also take a little longer before the update becomes visible. You do not have to report this either. These comments will be deleted.