How to install the watchOS 8 public beta
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How to install the watchOS 8 public beta
Apple has now released public betas for iOS 15, iPadOS 15, watchOS 8, tvOS 15, and soon macOS Monterey. We've covered how to get the iOS 15 and iPadOS 15 betas here - follow along below if you're interested in testing out the latest Apple Watch software, too.
WatchOS 8 is expected to get a full, stable release this fall. It brings a handful of new features, including more workout types in the Fitness app, a new Mindfulness app, a watchface that works with Portrait Mode photos taken on an iPhone, as well as improved weather and smart home apps, among other things. It's compatible with the Series 3, Series 4, Series 5, Series 6, and SE Apple Watch models.
Before we go through how to install the beta, there are some important things you should know:
Beta software is often buggy and you might have issues with third-party apps. Some bugs might include poor performance and bad battery life, an area the Apple Watch isn't great at even with stable software. It's best to try it out on a secondary watch if you have one (which, admittedly, most people don't).
Unlike the iOS and iPadOS betas, there's no way to revert to the stable version of watchOS 7 if you install the watchOS 8 beta. If it's buggy and not functioning well for you, you're stuck with it until Apple releases the stable version in the fall. That's probably enough of a reason to stay away from this one, particularly if you rely on your Apple Watch.
If those don't scare you away, here's how to install the watchOS 8 beta on an Apple Watch:
Before you can install the watchOS 8 beta, you must have the iOS 15 beta installed on your iPhone. Go follow these directions and come back here when you're done.
Go to Apple's beta software page in Safari on your