How to switch from watchOS beta to stable version on Apple Watch

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All new Apple Watches and iPhones allow you to install a beta version of the upcoming operating system. This means you can test pre-release versions on your devices several weeks before they're publicly available. Of course, the word “beta” has a lot of meaning here. While these versions offer many exciting features and changes, they are often buggy and can even be unreliable.




Apple is expected to release watchOS 11 to the public starting September 16, and you'll be able to load it onto compatible Apple Watch models. However, if you've been testing the beta versions of watchOS 11 and encountered issues, now is a good time to switch update channels. If you don't want to deal with these issues on your Apple Watch, you can easily upgrade to the stable version by following the steps below.

Switching from watchOS beta to stable version

Stay on the beta version until the next stable version

You've tried the watchOS beta and all its new features, but you may not want to receive future beta updates. There's also a chance that you want to keep the new features in the current beta version. Fortunately, there's an easy way to stay with the current version while also informing the update servers that beta updates are no longer of interest. The Apple Watch will then only get access to upcoming stable release versions when they become available, and not to watchOS beta versions.


  1. Start the Regard app on your iPhone.
  2. Click on Generally.
  3. Go to Software update Section.
    General settings of the Watch app on iOS

    Software update settings in the Watch app for iOS

  4. Tap Beta updates.
  5. Select the Out of Option.
    Beta updates in the Watch software update settings on iOS

    Off switch for the watch settings for beta software updates on iOS

  6. The next watchOS update you receive will be stable, not a beta, unless you re-enroll in the Beta Channel.

Rollback to the latest stable version

This is really not possible for Apple Watch users


Unfortunately, Apple still does not allow its users to downgrade or roll back from the beta to a previously stable version of the watch. You must stay in the beta channel of watchOS until the next stable version. If you Really If you want to perform a rollback, you can visit an Apple Store or authorized repair center, where they can most likely do the procedure for you.

So, unlike iOS or iPadOS, you can't just plug your device into a computer to flash the latest stable version and get rid of the beta version. However, if your Apple Watch is bricked, you may be able to restore it using your iPhone.



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