watchOS 9 RC Issues, Bugs Fixed, Features & More
watchOS 9 RC
Apple has released watchOS 9 RC build number 20R361 right after the unveiling of the new Apple Watch Series 8, Apple Watch Ultra and Apple Watch SE. Check out the new features and find out what bugs and issues to expect.
watchOS 9 RC Features
Changes found in this version, when compared to the previous beta are listed here:
- To be updated!
Fact: For a list of all new watchOS 9 features please check the complete update log embedded nearby.
Update: watchOS 9 will be released to the public alongside iOS 16 on Monday, September 12.
watchOS 9 RC Issues
New problems occurring after this update are listed below:
- To be updated! (Report bugs in the comments please!)
watchOS 9 RC Bugs Fixed
Problems patched in this version are mentioned below:
- To be updated!
Tip: For more details you can also check the watchOS 9 RC release notes.
watchOS 9 RC Update
The Release Candidate version is available, over-the-air, in the Watch app on your paired iPhone:
- In the My Watch section, go for Settings -> General -> Software Update.
- Tap Download and Install, provide iPhone passcode and be patient until the update is requested, downloaded, prepared, verified and installed.
Tip: The watchOS 9 Beta Profile has to be installed on your Apple Watch, for the watchOS 9 RC to show up. If you need a step-by-step guide, please tap here.
More: You also need the paired iPhone to be updated to an iOS 16 Public Beta version.
Have you updated to the iOS 16 Release Candidate version? What’s your feedback? Did you spot any changes when compared to the previous betas? What about issues fixed or new bugs? Use the comments and contribute to this article!
Related: Apple has also rolled out iOS 16 RC (20A362), tvOS 16 RC (20J373), iOS 15.7 RC (19H12), iPadOS 15.7 RC (19H12), macOS 12.6 RC (21G115).
Still not showing the notification icon for Now Playing app at the top center of the watch face.
This is absolutely useful for not needing to search for the right app and navigate between your musics.
Thanks for reporting this Felipe. Yes, I can confirm this issue. Let’s hope that this is a bug and not intended behavior.
My Apple watch constantly chimes and watch face alternates between on and off when I plave it on my charger since this new update.
Which AW model please? Have you tried force restarting it?
Assistive Touch is turned off in settings but it is still on.
Are you on the public watchOS 9 release? Did you try to see if a force restart fixes the problem?