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watchOS 11.2 Beta 2 Failing to Install on Some Apple Watch Models: 'Software Update Failed' [Fixed]

Apple today seeded the second beta of watchOS 11.2 to developers for testing, but some users are unable to install the beta at this time, according to posts from affected users across the MacRumors Forums and social media.

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The issue appears to be limited to the Apple Watch Series 9 and Apple Watch Ultra 2, at least based on the reports we have seen so far. Affected users are receiving a "Software Update Failed" message after attempting to install the latest beta. Users with other Apple Watch models have been able to install the beta without any problems.

Apple might have to re-release the second watchOS 11.2 beta to fix this issue. We will update this story as more details become available.

Other developer betas released today include the third betas of iOS 18.2, iPadOS 18.2, and macOS Sequoia 15.2, and the second betas of tvOS 18.2 and HomePod Software 18.2. All of the updates should be released in December.

Update: The issue has been resolved, according to Nicolás Alvarez.

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Top Rated Comments

Apple Mac Daz Avatar
25 months ago

seen in the other thread ('https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/apple-releases-third-betas-of-ios-18-2-and-more-with-genmoji-image-playground-and-chatgpt-integration.2442636/post-33559601')
Didn’t work for me restarted watch and phone
Score: 7 Votes (Like | Disagree)
25 months ago
Not worry everyone, for Apple Support is here to the rescue. Here is the standard response:

1. This is not an issue because if it was, Apple Support would know about it before a customer does, because they talk to millions of customers an hour.
2. For issues like this, you'll need to re-install WatchOS and set-up the watch as new. If the issue persists, you'll need to install a profile and collect logs, with Mail logging enabled, just to be safe. After you collect the logs, you'll upload them to Apple to attach to the RTA.
3. Engineering will reply in 48 hr, confirming this is a known issue, there is no current fix, keep your device up to date, and no further troubleshooting will be provided.
Score: 7 Votes (Like | Disagree)
spazzcat Avatar
25 months ago

Not worry everyone, for Apple Support is here to the rescue. Here is the standard response:

1. This is not an issue because if it was, Apple Support would know about it before a customer does, because they talk to millions of customers an hour.
2. For issues like this, you'll need to re-install WatchOS and set-up the watch as new. If the issue persists, you'll need to install a profile and collect logs, with Mail logging enabled, just to be safe. After you collect the logs, you'll upload them to Apple to attach to the RTA.
3. Engineering will reply in 48 hr, confirming this is a known issue, there is no current fix, keep your device up to date, and no further troubleshooting will be provided.
It's beta things happen.
Score: 4 Votes (Like | Disagree)
25 months ago

seen in the other thread ('https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/apple-releases-third-betas-of-ios-18-2-and-more-with-genmoji-image-playground-and-chatgpt-integration.2442636/post-33559601')
I tried several times to restart the watch and phone and still unsuccessfully to install that beta.
I guess they have to fix something on their side and reupload a proper release.
Score: 4 Votes (Like | Disagree)
contacos Avatar
25 months ago

Not worry everyone, for Apple Support is here to the rescue. Here is the standard response:

1. This is not an issue because if it was, Apple Support would know about it before a customer does, because they talk to millions of customers an hour.
2. For issues like this, you'll need to re-install WatchOS and set-up the watch as new. If the issue persists, you'll need to install a profile and collect logs, with Mail logging enabled, just to be safe. After you collect the logs, you'll upload them to Apple to attach to the RTA.
3. Engineering will reply in 48 hr, confirming this is a known issue, there is no current fix, keep your device up to date, and no further troubleshooting will be provided.
Wrong, once you are on a beta they will excuse themselves and not help at all unless you are running the latest public release
Score: 4 Votes (Like | Disagree)
25 months ago
Must be that oxygen sensor in the AWU2 that's clogging up things.
Score: 3 Votes (Like | Disagree)
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