Downgrade Apple Watch Series 4

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Downgrade Apple Watch Series 4

I've been trying to downgrade my AppleWatch from Watch OS 9 to Watch OS 8. I have successfully removed my Watch from the AppleWatch app on my iPhone 12 ProMax, but i can't restart my Watch or connect it to my iPhone. I have tried to restore my Watch to factory settings, but this doesn't seem to do the trick. When I connect my Watch to my iPhone I get the option to configure as new AppleWatch or to update, but it starts all over again. Have someone experienced something similar?

Posted on Aug 4, 2022 12:04 PM

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javaliga

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Aug 4, 2022 12:15 PM in response to simen19

With any Apple device, once you upgrade it there is no legitamate way to downgrade it. Why do you want to do that? If you describe what problem(s) you are having perhaps we can help.

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simen19 Author

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Aug 4, 2022 12:27 PM in response to javaliga

The reason to why I want to downgrade is because my banking apps doesn't work and there are many other bugs that needs to be solved before I upgrade again. I successfully downgraded my iPhone. I've been trying to connect my iPhone to my Watch but are unable to do so, because something goes wrong. When I open the Apple Watch app on my phone it seems to connect, but it doesn't do so. I have tried to restart the Watch in all options possible, but it doesn't help either. I have tried to reset my Watch but nothing helps. Sometimes the phone and Watch cooperate long enough to let me have the option to install a new update. When I choose this option it does not show any progress and reboots after a little while. Currently I have iOS 15.6 on my iPhone and WatchOS 9.0(beta) on the Apple Watch. Maybe I can try to install the iOS16 beta again?

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Downgrade Apple Watch Series 4

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