watchOS 9 Public Beta 3 Problems? Share Them Here!
Last updated on October 3rd, 2022 at 03:41 pm
Posted in Reviews by Mike on August 10, 2022
watchos 9 Public Beta 3
Apple has released watchOS 9 Public Beta 3 build number 20R5343e alongside iOS 16 Public Beta 3. This release is identical and shares the same build with watchOS 9 Developer Beta 5. Let’s take a look at the common problems, new features and bug fixes!
watchOS 9 Public Beta 3 Problems
watchOS 9 beta updates can’t be downgraded! If you want to return to a public watchOS 8 version you have to bring your watch back to an Apple Store and ask for an assisted downgrade. More details available here.
That’s why reading about potential watchOS 9 Public Beta 3 issues before updating is very important. Here is what we uncovered so far:
- 1. Weather app and complications not loading. | Reported by Lea on our watchOS 9 Dev Beta 5 review page.
Fix: Force restart Apple Watch. (Digital Crown + Side Button press & hold)
- 2. Apple Pay not working, getting Card not managed error in payment terminal. | Reported by Dup_001 on Reddit.
Fix: Force restart Apple Watch. - 3. Passes not syncing to Apple Watch Wallet after they’re added to the iPhone Wallet. | Reported by George on our DB5 review page.
Fix: Not available yet. - 4. Apple Watch won’t connect to LifeFitness treadmill. This worked in previous betas. | Reported by macdigger on Reddit.
- 5. Race Route not available anymore. It’s not a bug though. It’s mentioned in the Developer release notes. However, if you like to compete against yourself in workouts you should stay on Public Beta 2 .
- To be updated!
watchOS 9 Public Beta 3 Bug Fixes
Issues from previous betas that have been addressed in this release are:
- Apple Watch battery life is a bit better than in the previous beta. Anyone else experiencing the same? Please share feedback in the comments.
- To be updated!
watchOS 9 Public Beta 3 Features
Changes that premiere in this version are listed below:
- New Ping my iPhone sound for when you ping the paired iOS 16 device from the Apple Watch Control Center.
Tip: Hear the new sound playing inthis YouTube video:
- New Update Complete splash screen as shown in our Developer Beta 5 review.
- To be updated!
watchOS 9 Public Beta 3 Download
This update is available over-the-air in the Watch app:
- View the My Watch tab and go for: General -> Software Update.
- Tap Download and Install and follow the on-screen prompts.
Fact: For watchOS 9 PB 3 to show up in the Software Update screen you need to install the watchOS 9 Beta Profile from the Apple Beta Software Program website. More details are available here.
Have you installed watchOS 9 Public Beta 3 update? Noticed any new features or problems that aren’t covered in this article? Share your feedback in the comments.
Related: Apple has also released macOS Ventura Public Beta 3 (22A5321d)! Check our extended review here.
My watch is not showing iMessage notifications
Thanks for reporting this Al.
1. Please try to reboot both Apple Watch and iPhone using the force restart shortcuts shown here and here.
2. If it doesn’t help you might have to unpair and re-pair Apple Watch as shown here.
After installing PB 3, my watch fully discharged and now it will not charge. Sits at 1% on charging disc, and will only stay on for about 5 mins before shutting down. Have tried unpairing, re-pairing, and full reset, but nothing fixes the problem.
Sorry to hear this Graham. What Apple Watch model are we talking about? It seems that you have to send it or bring it in to an Apple store and ask for a downgrade.
My watch won’t connect again after installing iOS 16 and watchOS 9 uninstall on iPhone 12
Have you tried to un-pair the watch and re-pair it using the most recent backup?
I did but i can choose it but then it says Apple Watch resseten then it’s gone again and need to doe it agin