On the sidelines of iOS 16, releasedlast night, Apple has also made available to all Apple Watch users thenew major version of the watch OS, watchOS 9. Here is our report on the subject, in three parts: which watches are compatible, how to update and what's new.
watchOS 9: from Apple Watch Series 4
The following watches can install watchOS 9:
- Apple Watch Series SE (1st and 2nd generation)
- Apple Watch Series 4
- Apple Watch Series 5
- Apple Watch Series 6
- Apple Watch Series 7
- Apple Watch Series 8
- Apple Watch Ultra
How to update your Apple Watch under watchOS 9
Before you can update your Apple Watch to watchOS 9, you musthave an iPhone with iOS 16 installed(see our tutorial:comment installer iOS 16).
Then, ensure the following prerequisites:
- iPhone connected to Wi-Fi and charged with at least 50% battery remaining
- Apple Watch charging on its support
Then, follow the following steps:
- Go to the Watch app on iPhone
- Go to the sectionGeneral > Software Update
- When the update is displayed on the screen, chooseDownload
- FaireInstalleronce the download is complete
- Enter your password to validate the installation
- Press one last timeInstaller
You must now wait for the operation to complete. This can last a while, several good minutes. Once the procedure is complete, watchOS 9 is installed on your watch. You can now take advantage of the many new features that this update brings. See the following article on this subject:
How did the update go for you? Did you encounter any particular concerns during or after the procedure?
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