If you ’ve sire an Apple Watch SE or an Apple Watch Series 5 you should add the latest software package update to avoid a job that could brick your gimmick .
Apple release a software update for the Apple Watch last night , but watchOS 7.3.1 is only available for two role model : theSE , and theSeries 5 . The remaining models remain on edition 7.3 .
The reason for this selective rollout ? A serious job with charging on those devices under watchOS 7.2 and 7.3 . Some users have reported that after putting an Apple Watch 5 or SE into Power Reserve mode , it was unable to charge and return to ‘ normal ’ mood even after a long time on the charging launch pad . watchOS 7.3.1 should specify this trouble .
Here’show to update watchOS on an Apple Watch .
Power Reserve is similar to Low Power Mode on the iPhone , in that it strips back on non - essential features to carry on shelling life sentence , but it ’s more drastic : the watch is able to exhibit the time and nothing more . The connection with the twin iPhone is suspend and other lookout functions such as bosom rate mensuration are deactivated .
Apple has also announced afree repair programmefor affected devices . The maker recommends first updating your Apple Watch Series 5 or SE to the tardy watchOS and entrust the sentinel on the charger for at least 30 minutes . If this does n’t work , affected user cancontact Apple Supportdirectly and call for a free mail - in haunt .
This is n’t the first sentence watchOS 7 has been plagued by assault and battery problems . Back in September 2020 , just after installing the update , one of our fellow worker found his Apple Watch Series 4 suddenly started torun out of battery life .
If you ’re having problems with your Apple Watch , have a read ofHow to furbish up an Apple Watch that ’s not working . We also offer tips toimprove Apple Watch barrage life .
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This article originally appeared onMacwelt . Translation by David Price .
