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Updated · apple.gadgethacks.com · Sep 28
Apple Releases watchOS 27.0.1 for 2 New Watches to Fix Restart Bug
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Updated · apple.gadgethacks.com · Sep 28

Apple Releases watchOS 27.0.1 for 2 New Watches to Fix Restart Bug

3 articles · Updated · apple.gadgethacks.com · Sep 28

Summary

  • watchOS 27.0.1 arrived on Sept. 23 for Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4 only, targeting a bug Apple says could cause unexpected restarts.
  • The patch came five days after those models went on sale and does not extend to other watchOS 27 devices such as Series 9, Series 10, SE 3 or Ultra 2.
  • Apple has not disclosed what triggers the reboots, how widespread they were, or whether any workout or health-tracking data was lost when a watch restarted.
  • Series 12 and Ultra 4 owners can install the update from Software Update on the watch or paired iPhone; the watch must be on its charger and above 50% battery.

Insights

Are random Apple Watch reboots pointing to a deeper watchOS 27 problem than Apple has admitted?
If watchOS 27.0.1 fixes restarts, why are Apple’s release notes still so vague about the cause?