watchOS 9.6.1 is a minor update that fixes an issue that prevented apps using the Movement Disorder API from accessing motion data to track tremors and symptoms associated with Parkinson’s disease. There are no known security updates in this release.
watchOS 9.6.1 Issues Fixes
Here are some of the issues that were fixed in watchOS 9.6.1:
- Motion Disorder API access issue: Apps using the Movement Disorder API were unable to access motion data to track tremors and symptoms associated with Parkinson’s disease.
- Raise to wake issue: Some users reported that Raise to wake was not working after updating to watchOS 9.6.
- Notifications issue: Some users reported that notifications were not working or were delayed after updating to watchOS 9.6.
If you are experiencing any of these issues, you can update to watchOS 9.6.1 to fix them. To update, open the Watch app on your iPhone and go to General > Software Update. If an update is available, tap Download and Install.
watchOS 9.6.1 Security Updates
Apple hasn’t published any CVE entries for this update. This means that there are no security updates included in this release!
These are the devices that support watchOS 9.6.1:
Here are the devices that are compatible with watchOS 9.6.1:
- Apple Watch Series 4
- Apple Watch Series 5
- Apple Watch Series 6
- Apple Watch Series 7
- Apple Watch SE
- Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS + Cellular only)
watchOS 9.6.1 is a free update that is available now. You can download it through the Watch app on your iPhone.
watchOS 9.6 Download
As usual, this release is available, over-the-air directly on your wrist, or in the Watch app on the paired iPhone:
- 1. View tge My Watch tab and go for General -> Software Update.
- 2. Tap Download and Install when 9.6.1 comes up!
- 3. Provide iPhone Passcode to authenticate.
- 4. Be patient until the new software is requested, downloaded, prepared, verified and installed on your device!
I hope this helps! Let me know if you have any other questions.
