You can download and install the new watchOS 26.0.1 / 26.0.2 update for your Apple Watch right now with essential bug fixes and improvements.
Apple Releases watchOS 26.0.1 and 26.0.2 for Apple Watch with Bug Fixes, Download it Today
Have any issues with watchOS 26.0? Apple has a treat for you today in the form of watchOS 26.0.2 for Apple Watch. Interestingly, some users are seeing watchOS 26.0.1 in Software Update as well. Guess we’re going with both today.
The new update focuses on fixing a handful of bugs that will hopefully improve the overall stability of Apple Watch on a daily basis. But Apple is not going to be able to fix everything in one go; therefore, expect more watchOS updates to arrive in the near future.
In order to download watchOS 26.0.1 or 26.0.2 right now, all you have to do is place your Apple Watch on its charger, then launch the Watch app on your iPhone. Now go to General, then Software Update.
Wait for a few seconds, and you will see the watchOS 26.0.1 / 26.0.2 update. Now tap on Download and Install below to begin.
The update may take a while to install, and that’s completely normal.
Apple’s own website says it released watchOS 26.0.1 today, while I’m seeing watchOS 26.0.2. The build number for watchOS 26.0.1 is as follows: 23R8362
If you’re expecting a new feature or two in this update, then you might want to look at watchOS 26.1 instead. It’s available for developers and public beta testers, at the time of writing.
It will be a few months until the final version of watchOS 26.1 is released to the public. For now, enjoy the benefits of watchOS 26.0.1 and 26.0.2 on your Apple Watch.
I will highly recommend installing the new 26.0.1 and 26.0.2 updates immediately and not hold back from it. This is the kind of update everyone should install since the initial release is always the buggiest.
Issues related to poor battery life and performance hiccups from time to time are usually fixed with this kind of update, and hopefully Apple was able to cover as much ground as possible.
