watchOS 9.5 Issues, Problems, Bugs Fixed & Security Updates
Last updated on May 24th, 2023 at 08:26 am
Posted in News by Mike on May 18, 2023
watchOS 9.5 release
Apple has released watchOS 9.5 build number 20T562 for Apple Watch Series 4 and later! It brings minor enhancements, bug fixes and significant number of security updates! Ongoing issues and new problems are also tracked here!
watchOS 9.5 Issues
Before you update, take a look at the ongoing problems and new bugs reported by users. Workarounds are also shared if available:
- 1. Green tint in Control Center, Notification Center and Passcode screen after update. Reported by Lorenzo.
- 2. To be updated. (Contribute in the comments!)
watchOS 9.5 Features
The only enhancement detailed in the release notes is the:
- 1. Pride Watch Face 2023 that honors the LGBTQ+ community.
- 2. To be updated. (Contribute in the comments!)
Any other changes reported by users are highlighted here here:
watchOS 9.5 Security Updates
Apple includes and impressive number of security fixes in this release! There are over a dozen issues addressed covering:
- Accessibility, Core Location, CoreServices, Face Gallery, GeoServices, ImageIO, IOSurfaceAccelerator, Kernel, LaunchServices, Metal, Model I/O, NetworkExtension, Photos, Sandbox, Shortcuts, Siri, StorageKit, System Settings, Telephony, TV App, WebKit and Wi-FI.
More: details available in the support document.
watchOS 9.5 Bugs Fixed
The update log mentions bug fixes without providing any additional details. Below we track the fixes reported by users:
- 1. Unlock Mac with Apple Watch bug has been addressed in this update.
- 2. To be updated. (Contribute in the comments!)
watchOS 9.5 Update
This version is available, over-the-air in the My Watch tab, in the Watch app, on the paired iPhone!
Go for General -> Software Update and tap Download and Install when 9.5 comes up!
Fact: Be patient until the new software is requested, downloaded, prepared, verified and installed on your device!
Have you installed watchOS 9.5 on Apple Watch? Did you notice any other changes or bug fixes not mentioned in this article? What about ongoing issues? Use the comments!
Related: Apple has also rolled out iOS 16.5 & iPadOS 16.5 (20F66), macOS Ventura 13.4 (22F66), tvOS 16.5 (20L562) and HomePod 16.5.
Green or grey tint when browsing control center and notifications after 9.5 update! Is it just me?
The ping icon is not displayed on the Apple Watch OS 9.5 Series 6. Additionally, replies to the Telegram application are not sent to users from the Apple Watch, whether it’s quick reply or reply with voice
Thanks for reporting:
1. Have you tried to see if you can re-add the icon from the Control Center?
How to: Swipe-up from the bottom of the screen and scroll to the Edit option.
Look for the Ping icon (you might have to scroll all the way down). If you seen a green ‘+’ sign on top of it, tap it to enable it in the Control Center. Does this help?
2. Does it work if you ask Siri to open Telegram on your Apple Watch and then try to reply? Have you checked to see if there’s a Telegram app update available in the App Store?
Update: Apple has just released watchOS 9.5.1 with bug fixes. Let us know if these issues have been solved at your end!