Apple Releases watchOS 8.7.1 for Apple Watch Series 3 [Updated]

[MacRumors]

Apple today released watchOS 8.7.1, a minor update to the watchOS 8 operating system that launched in September 2021. watchOS 8.7.1 comes a month after the launch of watchOS 8.7, and it focuses on bug fixes. The watchOS 8.7.1 update is only available for Apple Watch Series 3 models, and those who have a newer Apple Watch will not see the update.

watchOS ‌8.7.1 can be downloaded for free through the dedicated Apple Watch app on the iPhone by going to General > Software Update.

To install the new software, the Apple Watch needs to have at least 50 percent battery, it needs to be placed on a charger, and it needs to be in range of the ‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌iPhone‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌.

According to Apple's release notes for the update, watchOS 8.7.1 fixes a bug that could cause the Apple Watch Series 3 to unexpectedly restart for some users.

watchOS 8.7.1 is expected to be one of the final updates to the watchOS 8 operating system as Apple has now shifted focus to watchOS 9, the latest version of watchOS set to be released this fall.

Article Link: Apple Releases watchOS 8.7.1 for Apple Watch Series 3 [Updated]

 

[Yeetus]

I cannot wait to express how long I've been waiting in anticipation of this sweet, sweet security update!

 

[dohspc]

Apple Watch still has several bugs hopefully they will be addressed in Watch OS 9.

 

[dadiy]

Not showing for me yet.

 

[metalsiren]

yep dont see it either and I have a series 6 if that matters

 

[boxermansr]

Not seeing it on my series 7 or series 4 - the developer portal does show it as being "released" with build # 19U67

 

[ant the ninja]

I dont see it either. I am hoping it helps with battery, my S6 has been AWFUL on the current firmware. I am losing 40% or so overnight.

 

[veskop]

Me too, 6SE ...

 

[dadiy]

I dont see it either. I am hoping it helps with battery, my S6 has been AWFUL on the current firmware. I am losing 40% or so overnight.

Mine been terrible too lately. I called apple who told me they could fit a battery in store whilst I waited so booked an appointment went to store to be told they don’t do that. They ran an mri in the watch that showed no issues and recommended I reset it and setup as new not restored from backup. I really wanted to avoid that and was happy to pay for a battery. But I did that and it has fixed my drain issues. Although they did say if the battery health was less than 80% in under 2 years the battery replacement was free.

 

[mrsmith1]

Not turned up yet.….

 

[Titillating Bustline]

Nothing for me either. Apple Watch 7.

 

[whsbuss]

Yeah still not showing on their servers.

 

[xpxp2002]

I got iOS and iPadOS 15.6.1 for a myriad of devices, but still not seeing watchOS 8.7.1 show up yet.

 

[dadiy]

I think this is a ploy by macrumours to give us a heads up to charge our watches in preparation.

 

[Stuipdboy1000]

Nothing here yet either. It's on the Apple developer releases page but nothing on the security updates page.

 

[DaytonAnnie]

I'm not seeing it either on my series 7.

 

[The_Dinosaur]

I think it’s only for series 3. I see it

 

[mnsportsgeek]

Nothing here.

 

[dadiy]

Getting bored with checking now.

 

[xpxp2002]

Other sites aren't reporting the watchOS update. I'm starting to think MR just jumped the gun and assumed watchOS was being updated because iOS was.

 

[boxermansr]

Other sites aren't reporting the watchOS update. I'm starting to think MR just jumped the gun and assumed watchOS was being updated because iOS was.

I'd agree, but since it's showing in the developer portal, either Tim forgot to hit the "go" button or somethings going on.

 

[dms_91]

Not seein it still. Series 7

 

[dadiy]

Seems it should be available.

 

[mujtaba.mir]

I see it on series 3 only and not series 6 and 7 in my household. Release notes also mention 8.7.1 fixes a bug affecting S3.

 

[xpxp2002]

I see it on series 3 only and not series 6 and 7 in my household. Release notes also mention 8.7.1 fixes a bug affecting S3.

I would expect the WebKit vulnerability in iOS 15.6 to also apply to all those running watchOS 8.7, too.