watchOS 26.2 developer beta 2 for Apple Watch is now ready for download with more improvements and bug fixes.

Apple has Released the Beta 2 of watchOS 26.2 of Apple Watch Over the Air, Download it Today

Testing out watchOS beta updates is risky, and that’s exactly why they’re so much fun. Today, the second developer beta of watchOS 26.2 is available for download, which means you’re one step closer to the final release.

Right now, only the developer beta is available over the air, and you can expect the public beta version of watchOS 26.2 to arrive later today or tomorrow.

If you have the developer beta installed on your Apple Watch, just launch the Watch app on your iPhone and then go to General > Software Update. Wait for this page to fully load and you’ll see the second beta of watchOS 26.2 pop right up.

Tap on the Download and Install button underneath and watchOS 26.2 will begin to download and install, obviously.

The new beta has the following build number: 23S5286d

You will be required to put your Apple Watch on its charger during the course of installation. If you were thinking about taking the Apple Watch on your run, then you might want to change your plan.

That’s why I always recommend installing new Apple Watch updates before going to bed so that you wake up to a fresh installation of watchOS the next day.

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Last Update: November 12, 2025