Apple Releases watchOS 5.1.1 to Fix Issue That Bricked Apple Watches [Download]

Apple has released watchOS 5.1.1 for Apple Watch which should address an issue in watchOS 5.1 which could brick devices during installation. The build number is 16R600.

watchOS 5.1 was originally released on October 30th but was pulled shortly after numerous customers complained the update had bricked their Apple Watch.

watchOS 5.1.1
This update includes new features, improvements, and bug fixes.


For information on the security content of Apple software updates, please visit this website:
https://support.apple.com/HT201222

You can find instructions on how to update your Apple Watch software here.