Apple beta Software Installation Guide – Support – Apple Developer

watchOS beta software

1. To update the software on

   Apple Watch,

   you’ll need to:

   • Make sure your Apple Watch has at least a 50 percent charge.
   • Connect your iPhone to Wi-Fi.
   • Keep your iPhone next to your Apple Watch to make sure they’re in range.
   • Make sure your iPhone is running

     iOS 14

     beta.

2. Download the configuration profile from the download page

   .

   On your iPhone: Download the configuration profile directly onto your iPhone and follow the installation instructions.

   On your Mac or PC: Save the file to your hard disk and email it to an account on your iPhone. Tap the configuration profile in Mail and follow the installation instructions.

3. After launching the profile, tap Apple Watch as the installation location and reboot when prompted.
4. On your iPhone, open the Apple Watch app and tap My Watch > General > Software Update.
5. If prompted for your iPhone passcode or Apple Watch passcode, enter the passcode.
6. Wait for the Apple logo and progress bar to appear. When the update is done, your Apple Watch will restart. Make sure to enable Developer Mode

   on your device. This will let you grant permission to run locally-installed apps on these platforms — for example, when you perform a build-and-run in Xcode or install an .ipa file with Apple Configurator.

Support for Apple Watch

If your Apple Watch displays a red “!” icon, force restart your Apple Watch. Simultaneously hold the side button and Digital Crown for at least 10 seconds, then release when you see the Apple logo.

If force restarting your Apple Watch doesn’t resolve the issue, or if your Apple Watch restarts in recovery mode or exhibits other issues that require it to be restored with the current version of watchOS, you may need to send it in to Apple to be serviced. Apple Authorized Service Providers and Apple retail stores cannot perform this service. Once your device is received, it may take up to three business days to be serviced. You will get back the same device you send in. This service is currently available in Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Switzerland, United Kingdom, and United States.

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Providing feedback

Feedback Assistant

If you encounter any problems with beta software or if you would like to request enhancements to frameworks or API, please submit a report through Feedback Assistant. Make sure to include the build number in the bug title and description so your issue can be processed quickly.

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Apple Beta Software Program

The iOS and macOS public betas available through the Apple Beta Software Program come with the built-in Feedback Assistant app. If you’re running the tvOS public beta, you can submit feedback through the Feedback Assistant app on an enrolled iOS device. When you experience an issue or something doesn’t work as expected, send your feedback directly to Apple with Feedback Assistant.

Learn more about the Apple Beta Software Program

Apple Developer Forums

You can visit the forums to find information or post about issues you encounter during app development.

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