Having trouble updating your Apple Watch to watchOS 11.5 Beta 4? While it does feel like being left out, you shouldn’t worry too much about the roadblock. A handful of users have encountered issues when installing beta updates, especially during early release cycles. Whether it’s a software glitch or a connectivity hiccup, this step-by-step guide will walk you through the 6 most effective ways to troubleshoot and resolve the issue.
1. Check Compatibility
First and foremost, I’d recommend you ensure your Apple Watch model supports watchOS 11.5 Beta 4. Older models may not be eligible, so double-check the official compatibility list.
- Note that Apple Watch Series 6 and newer, including the Apple Watch Series 7, 8, 9, 10, Ultra 1, Ultra 2, as well as Apple Watch SE (2nd generation), are compatible with watchOS 11.
2. Restart Both Devices
At times, a simple restart is more than capable of resolving temporary bugs. So, make sure to give it a try to see if it works for you.
- Restart your iPhone and Apple Watch to clear minor system glitches that may be interfering with the update.
3. Make Sure You’re on the Latest iOS Beta
It’s worth pointing out that to install a watchOS beta, your iPhone must be running the matching iOS beta version. So, be sure to update your iPhone to iOS 18.5 Beta 4 before trying again.
4. Check Apple Watch Storage
It’s also important to remember that watchOS updates require sufficient free space. So, ensure that your Apple Watch has enough free space to install the latest update.
- Go to the Watch app on your paired iPhone > General > Storage on your Apple Watch and remove unused apps or media if needed.
5. Remove and Reinstall the Beta Profile
Should the problem still persist, try removing and reinstalling the beta profile. There is a decent chance that the corrupt beta profiles could be blocking the updates.
- On your iPhone, navigate to Settings > General > VPN & Device Management, and delete the watchOS beta profile.
- Then, restart your device, and re-add the profile from the Apple Developer site.
6. Reset Network Settings
If nothing has worked in fixing the watchOS 11.5 beta 4 not installing problem, reset the network settings. I suspect the network issues are causing the update failures.
- On your iPhone, go to Settings > General > Transfer or Reset iPhone > Reset > Reset Network Settings.
- This resets Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and VPN configurations to default, which may help re-establish a proper connection to the Apple Watch.
Wrapping up
That’s it! With these six fixes, you should be able to resolve the update issue and install watchOS 11.5 Beta 4 without a problem. If none of the methods work, consider waiting for the next beta or contact Apple Support.
