How to download and install the watchOS 9 public beta on your Apple Watch

Register and enroll in Apple’s public beta program

  • Visit the Apple Beta Program website on the iPhone paired to your Apple Watch. Click the signup button. Sign in with your Apple ID login From there, read and accept Apple’s agreement. From your iPhone, visit beta.apple.com/sp/betaprogram/guide. You may need to sign in with your Apple ID login. Download the Beta Configuration Profile. (Follow the on-screen steps.) You’ll need to tap the watchOS tab. Scroll down to and select “you can enroll your Apple Watch”. On the next page, select Download Profile > Install. You may need to enter your passcode and tap Restart to reboot your device.

  • You may need to sign in with your Apple ID login.

  • You’ll need to tap the watchOS tab. Scroll down to and select “you can enroll your Apple Watch”. On the next page, select Download Profile > Install. You may need to enter your passcode and tap Restart to reboot your device.

Install the watchOS 9 public beta via Apple Watch

  • Go to General > Software Update in your Apple Watch’s Settings app. Wait for the watchOS 9 public beta prompt to appear. Tap the prompt to download and install the beta on your device.

Install the watchOS 9 public beta via iPhone

  • Connect your iPhone to Wi-Fi and launch the Apple Watch app. Tap on the My Watch tab > General > Software Update. Tap on Download and Install and enter your iPhone Passcode. Tap Agree to the Terms and Conditions. Make sure your Apple Watch is charged to at least 50% and connect it to the charger. Tap Install on your iPhone and/or your Apple Watch.

Can your Apple Watch run the watchOS 9 public beta?

  • Apple Watch Series 3 Apple Watch Series 4 Apple Watch Series 5 Apple Watch SE Apple Watch Series 6 Apple Watch Series 7

When will the final version of watchOS 9 roll out?

Want to know more about watchOS 9?

  • Apple watchOS 9: Release date, features, and more