Apple WatchOS Update 3.1.1 Is Bricking Device, Apple Was Aware About The Problem?

Apple Watch update 3.1.1 was released recently with a lot of buzz about it. Well, the buzz is still strong but for all the wrong reasons. As per reports the new update has resulted in several bricked watches.

Apple is known for providing regular updates for its devices and Apple users waste no time in installing the updates. But the recent Apple WatchOs update 3.1.1 has resulted in several bricked devices for no specific reasons. Several users reported that after the update their watch was left completely useless,as reported by Slash Gear.

Apple has already pulled back the update which is a clear indication that there was a problem in the update. The tech giant has provided some tips for users whose watch have been bricked. Apple has advised its users to reboot the device pressing the digital crown and side button, and holding it until the watch restarts.

Some users who had installed the Apple watch update have reported that the reboot is not working and the device was not getting unbricked. Apple has asked such users to bring the watch back to Apple stores for a repair. Apple watch does not allow users to reflash the device and hence the only option is taking them back to Apple stores for reflashing.

Apple has not given an official reply on the reason or generation of devices that were bricked because of 3.1.1 update. According to NDTV Gadgets, most affect users were Apple watch series 2 owners.

According to several Reddit users, the same problem was observed in the beta 4 too. So it seems that Apple knew about the problem. A user posted the following comment,

"The 3.1.1 Beta 4 bricked my watch, but the official build released yesterday didn't (it had the same build number as Beta 5), so I assumed it was fixed, but I guess not."

At present the update is no longer available, but it is expected that Apple will shortly release the update 3.1.1.

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