Compared to its siblings, watchOS 9.5 may not be the star of the show. This does not mean that it is not worth studying. If you want to enjoy watchOS 9.5 features like medication tracking, true sleep tracking, new watch faces, and more, you can download watchOS 9.5 Public Beta 2 to your Apple Watch.
But be aware that it may contain bugs and other issues that affect your overall experience. Now that you’ve decided to proceed with installing watchOS 9.5 Public Beta 2 on your Apple Watch, let’s see which models will receive the latest watchOS update:
- Apple Watch Series 4, 5, 6, 7 or SE.
- watchOS 9.5 is compatible with iPhone 8 and later.
If your Apple Watch and iPhone support the latest watchOS update, let’s see what you need to do to download and install watchOS 9.5 on your Apple Watch.
- What’s new in watchOS 9.5?
- How to register and register your device for watchOS 9.5 Public Beta 5
- How to Install watchOS 9.5 Public Beta 2 on Apple Watch
- Install watchOS 9.5 Public Beta 2 using iPhone.
- When will the final version of watchOS 9.5 be released?
What’s new in watchOS 9.5?
- Application “Medicines”
- Individual training
- Sleep stage tracking
- Four new watch faces
- History of atrial fibrillation
- Redesigned notifications
- Mirroring Apple Watch
To get started exploring these and other improvements, learn how to download and install watchOS 9.5 Public Beta 2 on your Apple Watch, as described below.
Note. We don’t recommend installing iOS 16 and watchOS 9.5 betas on your primary devices. This is because bugs and performance issues in beta versions can render your device unusable. What’s more, you won’t be able to revert to watchOS 8 after installing the watchOS 9.5 beta.
How to register and register your device for watchOS 9.5 Public Beta 2
The first step to downloading watchOS 9.5 Public Beta 2 is to register and participate in Apple’s Public Beta Program. Here’s how:
- On an iPhone connected to an Apple Watch, go to the Apple Beta Program website.
- Tap Register. If you have previously registered, tap “Login”and proceed to step 5 below.
- Enter your Apple ID email address and password.
- Tap Sign In.
- Read the terms and click “Accept”to accept them.
- Go to beta.apple.com on your paired iPhone.
- Tap the watchOS tab and tap Download Profile.
How to Install watchOS 9.5 Public Beta 2 on Apple WatchAfter the registration process above, follow these steps to get watchOS 9.5 Public Beta 2.
- On your Apple Watch, go to Settings → General.
- Tap Software Update.
- Click Download and Install → click OK.
- Open the Watch app on your iPhone.
- Read the Terms and Conditions and click “Agree”to accept them. The installation process will begin.
Install watchOS 9.5 Public Beta 2 using iPhone.
Note. Make sure your iPhone is connected to a reliable Wi-Fi network before moving on to the next steps.
- Open the Clock app and go to the My Watch tab.
- Select General→Software Update.
- Click Download and Install.
- Enter your iPhone passcode.
- Read the Terms and Conditions and click “Accept”. Make sure your Apple Watch is at least 50% charged and plug it into a magnetic charger.
- Click Install on iPhone or Apple Watch.
When will the final version of watchOS 9.5 be released?
You can expect several more watchOS 9.5 betas in the coming months. The official final version of the update is likely to be released in early fall 2022 for all supported Apple Watch models.
Of course, the final version will be free and you won’t need to sign up for the beta program.
This completes the download process for watchOS 9.5 Public Beta 2 on Apple Watch. If you’re not a beta user, you can always improve the performance of your Apple Watch running watchOS 7 or later with these simple tips and tricks. If you’ve tried the beta, please share your thoughts with us in the comments below.