What you need to know
- watchOS 9.5 developer beta 3 is available for Apple Watch Series 4 or later.
- You’ll need an Apple developer account.
- You can’t downgrade to watchOS 8, so proceed with caution.
At the WWDC 2022, Apple finally unveiled watchOS 9. And happily, the watchOS 9.5 developer beta 3 is available for download, allowing us to fully explore all the features, including the entertaining new watch faces, improved exercise summary, medicine reminder, and many more.
This page will show you how to download and install watchOS 9.5 developer beta 3 on your Apple Watch if you want to start using and showcasing these awesome features right away.
What you’ll require
- Watch compatibility – Following models with at least 50% power and connected to the charger
- Apple Watch Series 4
- Apple Watch Series 5
- Apple Watch SE
- Apple Watch Series 6
- Apple Watch Series 7
- iOS update – The paired iPhone 8 or later should be running latest iOS 16 developer beta 3.
- Apple Developer account – To download the developer beta 3 profile, you’ll need to log in with a developer account. So, keep the credentials handy or create a new one (costs $99/year).
- Stable network – You’ll need a strong and stable strong Wi-Fi network to ensure a smooth and quick download and installation.
- Backup – While not compulsory, it is wise to backup your Apple Watch to avoid data loss if something goes awry.
You cannot downgrade to watchOS 8 after installing the watchOS 9.5 development beta 3 on your Apple Watch. Moreover, beta 3 versions frequently contain numerous issues, so you should avoid downloading them on your primary device.
How to install the third developer beta of watchOS 9.5 on the Apple Watch
- On your paired iPhone, launch Safari and open developer.apple.com.
- Tap the two-line icon at the top left → select Account.
- Log in with your Developer account.
- Next, you can tap the two-line icon and
- Downloads → Scroll to watchOS
- Discover → watchOS → Downloads
- Tap Install Profile next to watchOS 9.5 beta 3.
- Tap Allow → Close.
Alternatively, you can log in to developer.apple.com on Mac or PC, download the file, and mail it to your iPhone account. - Now, go to Settings → tap Profile Downloaded from the top.
- Tap Install from the top right corner.
- If prompted, enter your Passcode.
- Read the consent agreement and tap Install twice to continue.
Your iPhone will prompt you to restart the watch. - Tap Restart to complete the process.
How to set up the third developer beta of watchOS 9.5 on the Apple Watch
The watch app on your iPhone gets informed that watchOS 9.5 beta 3 is available to install thanks to the beta certificate you downloaded earlier. Restart your Apple Watch if the beta 3 does not appear.
- Activate the Watch app (ensure the iPhone is connected to a robust Wi-Fi network).
- General in the My Watch section.
- Choose Software Update.
- Choose “Download” then “Install.”
- your phone’s passcode, please.
- Click the Terms and Conditions checkbox.
- Make sure your Apple Watch is charged to at least 50% before connecting it to the magnetic charger.
- On your Apple Watch or iPhone, tap Install.
Your Apple Watch will reboot after the procedure is finished in order to apply the update. The development is displayed on the Apple Watch’s display.
Update to watchOS 9.5 developer beta 3 unsuccessful? Repeat the procedure outlined above. If it keeps failing, take your Apple Watch apart and repair it before attempting again.