These Apple Watch users are advised not to update their devices

While many want to test Apple’s watchOS 26 beta version, some watch owners should skip the update.

It’s been reported that users of Apple Watch Hermès should avoid updating their watch to watchOS 26 beta 2.

The reason behind this is still unknown, but a number of users have reported that the new update is making their smartwatches crash repeatedly.

“Apple Watch Hermès crashes continuously if updated to watchOS 26 beta 2. It is advised that these users do not update to beta 2,” notes Apple’s Developer page.

While it might be exciting to receive the latest update to uncover the latest features and updates, it’s important to remember that beta software is still being developed and could include various bugs.

It’s been reported that other models of Apple Watch, that include Apple Watch Series 10 and Apple Watch Ultra 2, haven’t been affected.

Apple Watch Hermès is a limited-edition smartwatch with special bands and watch faces. While the company didn’t address the cause of the issue, Tech Radar suggests it could be related to how these special features interact with watchOS 26 beta 2.

While the Apple Developer page notes that the update causes the smartwatch to crash, Apple Insider reported that some users reported that their Apple Watch tends to overheat and can’t be charged or paired.

The watchOS 26 brings new features to the Apple wearable, including Liquid Glass interface, interactive AI-powered Workout Buddy, and updates to a number of popular Apple apps.