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Apple Releases watchOS 11.6.2 With an Important Fix

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Apple today released watchOS 11.6.2 for the Apple Watch Series 6 through Series 10, Apple Watch SE 2, and Apple Watch Ultra and Ultra 2.

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"This update provides important bug fixes and is recommended for all users," says Apple.

watchOS 11.6.2 will only appear on Apple Watch models that have not already been updated to watchOS 26 or later. There are no specific details available yet beyond Apple's vague release notes, so it is unclear what exactly the update includes.

Update: Apple says watchOS 11.6.2 "addresses a cellular network issue for Series 6, Series 7, Series 8, Series 9, Series 10, SE 2, Ultra, and Ultra 2 when establishing a connection to emergency services in Australia."

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jaymc
6 weeks ago

hmm just checked and my Ultra 2 says I am up to date on 26.2.1. This might be a update for only certain regions
It's for update watchOS 11.6.2, not watchOS 26.2.1
Score: 6 Votes (Like | Disagree)
powaking Avatar
powaking
6 weeks ago
Also 10.6.2 for my series 4 watch. 160mb upgrade
Score: 5 Votes (Like | Disagree)
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Mlrollin91
6 weeks ago

hmm just checked and my Ultra 2 says I am up to date on 26.2.1. This might be a update for only certain regions
Why would you expect to get an watchOS 11 update if you are on 26?

I'm not seeing the update on my S8 Watch which is on 11.6.1 . I only have the option to update to 26.2.1, which I am not interested in for that watch.
Score: 5 Votes (Like | Disagree)
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surfzen21
6 weeks ago
My AWU hasn't worked right since 26 for me.

Playlists randomly stop playing while I'm on my run and the only thing that will fix it is a reboot. It also stopped reading out my metrics every half mile even though its set up correctly. The metrics would fine on bike rides though.
Score: 3 Votes (Like | Disagree)
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surfzen21
6 weeks ago

It happened again twice today while running. Played about four songs before stopping, then manually tapped next track and then it started again for a few more, then stopped again.

You are totally right also on original post, I used to get spoken prompts (ahead or behind target, split pace, halfway point etc), and none of those have been working for a while either, so something is clearly crashing out on the audio side of the watch.

If I do a walk and and take my iPhone vs running with watch and AirPods only, the Workout Buddy prompts do send to the AirPods about 80% of the time. That is bugged too, but at least it works most of the time unlike this issue which is much more frustrating for anyone running without an iPhone.
All these errors and problems make it less likely that I buy another Apple watch in the future and less likely that I use it to track metrics. That's already happened unfortunately.

This seems like basic stuff that should work 100% of the time. I want my focus to be on my run or bike and not if my tech is working properly.
Score: 2 Votes (Like | Disagree)
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powaking
6 weeks ago

has anyone noticed any difference when updating to the 10.6.2 (not 11.6.2)? My Watch 4 is still going strong with well more than all day battery life (amazing quality I must say, well dome Apple), don't want to take any chances upgrade if it risks a reduction in battery life.

Good that they do update the certificate though. Otherwise we would end up like those old Mac where you have to change the date to reinstall the OS.
I updated on my series 4. No issues yet. Surprised my watch lasts as long as it does. Not a full day but close to it.
Score: 2 Votes (Like | Disagree)
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