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Apple pulls watchOS 11.1 beta 3 after users report frozen devices

Apple has pulled the watchOS 11 beta 3 update, according to Aaron Perris on X. The update was initially released to developers yesterday, but some users are having problems after installing the latest beta.

Users on Reddit reported issues with their Apple Watch models after updating to the new beta, including “locked up” devices and issues with Messages notifications syncing. These users report that their devices remain frozen, even after reboots. One person commented the following:

Completely locking up every single boot. I hold the side button and crown to restart it, it reboots, and not even a minute later is completely frozen. Time won’t update, nothing. It happened right when someone had text me and it’s nonstop since. It’s currently locked up for the 7th time and it just started 15 minutes ago.

This is quite a large concern, especially given the fact that there’s no way for users to revert firmware without taking their Apple Watch to an Apple Store or Apple Authorized Service Provider, and having it sent to an off site repair facility.

Hopefully, it won’t take too long for Apple to resolve these concerns. However, it’s been over 2 weeks since the iPadOS 18 update was pulled due to bricking concerns with M4 iPad Pros, and Apple is yet to resolve a patch.

We’ll see what happens, and we’ll keep you updated when Apple eventually releases a new build of watchOS 11.1 beta 3.


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Michael is 9to5Mac’s Weekend Editor, keeping up with all of the latest Apple news on Saturday and Sunday. He got started in the world of Apple news during the pandemic, and it became a growing hobby. He’s also an indie iOS developer in his free time, and has published numerous apps over the years.

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