Can’t find the new Pride face on my Series 8 after updating to watchOS 9.5

Did either of you restart your watch after the update (something I do after every update on all devices immediately after the update completes)?

Press and hold the elongated side power button until the SOS screen appears. Tap the power icon at the top right of the screen and then swipe to power off. Wait one minute, then press and hold the power button again and keep holding until the Apple Logo appears, then let go.

After you sign back in, see if the missing face is available in the Apple Watch app on your iPhone in Face Gallery - Pride.

Is your iPhone updated to iOS 16.5? It must be updated as well as the watch.

I thought I had lost it too, it doesn’t show on my phone in my face gallery but it is still on my watch. I touched my current face on my watch and held it, then scrolled through the faces it was still there. I’m very happy 😊😊

In the release notes for that version, Apple says "Some features may not be available for all regions...." Also, you need to own an Apple Watch in 41/45/49mm size to get the new watch faces. I would interpret the size limitation to mean, Series 7, 8 and Ultra. Exactly which Apple Watch model do you own?

It's also possible your region does not get the new faces. But to be sure use the Support at the top or bottom of this page and ask Apple directly.

I just updated to iOS 16.5, and it's working now. Thanks!

When you open the Watch App on your iPhone and tap Face Gallery, then scan down to Pride, it should be the first face available on the left side.

I don't know what to tell you. I have them on two Apple Watches in my home.

If you're in the US, call Apple at: 800-MY-APPLE. If you're in a different country, use the Support button at the top or bottom of this page to reach out to Apple.

Some countries may not allow certain faces for religious or political reasons, or may be plain against the law.

Also can’t find the pride face. Watch os 9.5 (20T562) model A2156

I tried but still cannot find it, what a pity..

I'm glad you've got the new faces now. I should have asked up front if you had updated to 16.5 on your iPhone too.

Mine is iOS 16.5 (20F66)

pride faces still not showing up on gallery

A2156

That is a 40mm Series 5 watch, which doesn't get the new Pride faces. As I stated above, you need at least a Series 7, 8 or Ultra.

Brand new watch and phone with 16.5….still no confetti face available