watchOS 9.2 Issues, Features, Bugs Fixed & New Problems
Last updated on January 6th, 2023 at 05:41 am
Posted in News by Mike on December 13, 2022Apple has released watchOS 9.2 build number 20S361 for Apple Watch 4 and later! Update includes new features, improvements, bug and security fixes. We also track the known issues and new problems reported by users!
watchOS 9.2 Issues
Before you update you might want to check the unsolved problems, as well as new bugs reported for this version:
- 1. Battery draining fast after update for johnsonsvisions. Are you experiencing the same?
- 2. Apple Watch overheating even in standby mode for this Reddit user.
- 3. Sunrise/Sunset complications not working properly is a watchOS 9.2 issue reported by Michael.
Apple Feedback no.: FB11876550 .
Fix: Give permissions in Location Services settings as shown here. - 4. Notifications not showing on Apple Watch after watchOS 9.2 update for Mike.
Fix: Reboot Apple Watch. - 5. Medications complication not working is a watchOS 9.2 issue reported by threegirldad.
- 6. Raise to wake not working on Apple Watch after this update for Rachel.
Fix: Make sure that Theater Mode isn’t enabled in Control Center. - 7. Watch won’t turn on after update for Susan and her daughter.
Fix: Keep the gadgets on the charger for up to 2 hours and they should ultimately power on. - 8. To be updated! (Contribute in the comments)
Confirmed by Rob (AW 6), Jeff (AW 5), SueG, Wilton (AW 5).
Apple Feedback no.: FB11876624. (Reference to it if you report this too!)
Fact: More info about known issues and bugs fixed are available in Apple’s Developer release notes.
watchOS 9.2 Features
Here are all the changes and improvements included in this update:
- 1. Outdoor Run workout is now able to automatically detect when you arrive at a running track and provides specific metrics.
- 2. Race Route allows you to compete against yourself, comparing previous performance for workouts like Outdoor Run, Outdoor Cycle and Outdoor Wheelchair Workouts.
- 3. Workout app gets new custom Kickboxing algorithm for more accurate metrics.
- 4. Noise app displays when environmental sound levels are reduced while wearing AirPods Pro (1st gen.) and AirPods Max with ANC.
- 5. Family Setup users can be invited to the Home app to control HomePod speakers and smart home accessories, and unlock
doors with home keys in Wallet. - 6. Accessibility support to visualize when Siren is in use on Apple Watch Ultra.
- 7. Balance of Savings account can now be checked in Wallet on Apple Watch.
- 8. To be updated!
watchOS 9.2 Bugs Fixed
Problems solved in this release are tracked here:
- 1. Incorrect watch time after dismissing an alarm in Sleep Focus has been fixed. (Announced in the release notes)
- 2. Mindfulness sessions interrupting unexpectedly have been fixed. (Announced in the release notes)
- 3. To be updated. (Contribute in the comments!)
Tip: This update brings a bunch of security fixes too. To review them please check Apple’s security document.
watchOS 9.2 Update
- 1. This update is available, over-the-air, in the Watch app on the paired iPhone running iOS 16.2.
- 2. Open the My Watch tab and browse for General -> Software Update.
- 3. Tap Download and Install and follow the on-screen prompts.
Fact: Apple Watch will reboot to complete the upgrade process. Provide passcode an enjoy this release!
Have you updated Apple Watch to watchOS 9? Do you notice other changes not mentioned in this article? What about bug fixes or new problems? Share your feedback in the comments!
Related: Apple has also seeded iOS 16.2 (20C65), iPadOS 16.2 (20C65), macOS Ventura 13.1 (22C65), tvOS 16.2 (20K362) and HomePod 16.2.
Watch v6, is 9.2 (updated last night) and battery drained like crazy today.
Thanks for reporting. First day can be blamed on reindexing. If you have the same battery problems after 48 hours, please let us know. Also mention if you suspect any triggers, like a specific third-party app?
Yes my watch still have the issue of battery draining even after 48 hours of 9.2 upgrade
Thanks for confirming. Have you tried to unpair and re-pair it to your iPhone?
Battery draining is very fast 100% to 0% in less than four hours. Spent an hour at an Apple Store running diagnostics. Battery is in perfect condition. Is Apple going to provide a free replacement for constantly burning through the battery?
Don’t think so. Have you asked them at the Apple Store to reinstall watchOS 9.2 on your device?
You can also try to reinstall iOS 16.2 on your iPhone. It might help. Here is how to:
https://www.iphonetricks.org/reinstall-ios-16-on-iphone-ipad-how-to/
I had the same problem. Battery went from 82% to 18% during 6+ hours sleep. Normal drain is to low 80’s% from full charge. I couldn’t charge to full before bed last night because the battery drained to the low teens % yesterday. Normally when I put it on the charger before bedtime it’s in the low 50’s %. I did an unpair re-pair today and it slowed the drain a little. I went from 97% at about 10 am to 40% less than 5 hours later. I’ve also rebooted the watch a couple of times today. Battery health is 93%. Watch is series 5.
Thanks for the extended feedback. Running some tests over here and will be back with more info.
Same problem for me and doesn’t get fixed even after the force restart
Same problem I’m having.
Have you tried un to unpair and re-pair the Apple Watch?
Same problem for me.
Thanks for confirming. Can you mention Apple Watch model please. We have it confirmed for Series 5 and 6, so far.
Same here on ultra. 20% in 1 hour.
Thanks for confirming Josh. Does unpairing and re-pairing Apple Watch to iPhone fix it?
Having battery drain problem in Apple Watch 7 , battery draining very fast , have done reboot , pair and unpair also
Thanks for reporting. Have you tried to uninstall all third-party apps and see if it helps?
My iphone watch will not update to 9.2. My iphone is 8+ it says paused for 3 hours
What Apple Watch model are you using?
Complication for Sunrise/Set no longer displays the sunrise/set time and hours until. Only says Sunrise/Set.
Thanks for pointing this out. I can confirm it, same unexpected behavior on my Watch. I will report this to Apple via the feedback app after publishing this reply. Let me know if you spot anything else.
Same here. Many restart of watch and phone, even unpaired/ paired again, noch change, really annoying!
Sorry to hear this. Not sure what else to suggest at the moment.
Hi, I’m having the same issue, one whole charge only lasts 3-4 hours without any notification turned on, from almost 18 hours that lasted before with whatsapp, e mail, facebook messenger and incoming calls turned on. I have a series 5 gps -lte.
Thanks in advance for any possible fix.
Thanks for the feedback. This seems a wide spread issue. I would recommend you to start trimming down apps. Uninstall third-party apps that you rarely use and even those that you use often. In fact, uninstall all third-party apps from your Apple Watch and see if it has an impact on battery performance.
Thanks for the promptly response, I’ll keep you updated
No problem. Feedback no. for this issue is: FB11876550
Battery has died and now watch won’t turn on at all after updating to 9.2
Ups. I assume it’s connected to a charger correct? Are you seeing the snake screen? Or there’s nothing displayed on the screen?
We detailed the watchOS 9.2 battery issue here:
https://www.iphonetricks.org/watchos-9-2-battery-drain-watch-dying-fast/
Hi, my watch and battery are fully functional again, what i did is the following:
– I enrolled in the beta program for watch os (it didn’t work).
– I un enrolled from the beta program for watch os (it didn’t work).
– I Unpair my device from my IPhone then pair it again and erase all the apps that i barely use.
And now the battery lasts even longer
Great to hear this. I will update your troubleshooting tips over here:
https://www.iphonetricks.org/watchos-9-2-battery-drain-watch-dying-fast/
Let’s hope it will help others!
My watch 7 has the same drain issues and battery quality down from 92% to 90 % since the drain happened
Have you tried the fixes mentioned in this article?
Sunset/sunrise is down after 9.2 update
Yes, it is. Thanks for confirming. We’ve reported it to Apple: FB11881261
After updating to 9.2, my Watch ultra began to drain the battery super fast, didn’t get a whole day. After formatting 3 things now is a bit better but I only can get 2 days in 100% when before updating it last 3,5/4 days with same usage.
I’m beginning to get tired of updates from apple, in all devices but MacBook, it always drains battery update after update. The only time when it’s well, is only when they are new.
Thanks for your feedback Ricardo. Yes, these battery issues have been really annoying in watchOS 9 and iOS 16. I totally understand your frustration. Have you also force restart iPhone and Watch in the same time?
Hello! I’ve tried and it’s better like gave me almost 3 days, but before I could get 3,5 days 4 days. It’s still worst then before.
I’ve realized that in iPhone, Apple Watch in all releases the duration it’s always worst then before. It’s the rigging that drives me “crazy” in Apple .
After updating from 9.0.2 to 9.2, the Medications complication is no longer available to select (at least for the Modular watch face), and the complication location previously defined for it is now set to “Off.”
Series 8
Thanks for sharing. Have you tried to reboot Apple Watch to see if it makes a difference?
I have the same issue. First time it happened I was able to get the medications comp. back no problem. This morning, it was gone and not even available in list of comp., but it’s in the app list. I’m on a Series 4 Watch, OS is current on all devices. Another issue, Now Playing app doesn’t work like it’s supposed to – doesn’t open when audio plays on iPhone, and usually disappears shortly after I manually open the app. Two new issues cropped up in the last month. Is my Watch 4 done for?
Thanks for sharing. Is your watch updated to the recently released watchOS 9.5?
Since the update, I do not get notifications, it won’t awaken when I raise my wrist, I have to hit the crown button. I’ve unpaired and paired it 2x now. Really annoying.
Thanks for sharing. Not sure what else to suggest at the moment. We’ve reported this issue to Apple.
Update: Did you accidentally turned on Theater Mode in Control Center? The two mask icon?
Since the update, my watch and my daughter’s watch won’t turn on. I tried a restart but he Applie icon never appears so that I can power it off.
Try to Apply the force restart combo:
https://www.iphonetricks.org/how-to-force-restart-the-apple-watch/
Thanks, but I tried that and it didn’t work. What I did was put it back on the charger and let it sit for approx. 2 hours. After that, it came back! All is good now.
Glad you managed to fix it.
I have been ushing apple watch se 2nd gen since 29th Dec and now i am facinf the same problem of rapid battery discharge since i updated to 9.2
Thanks for reporting. Perform the reboot of both devices as described here:
https://www.iphonetricks.org/watchos-9-2-battery-drain-watch-dying-fast/
Apple Watch 8 not glowing up automatically for notifications and calls after updating to 9.2, I have to raise my wrist to see the notifications.
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