Unable to install watchOS 11 public beta on my Apple Watch SE 1st generation

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Unable to install watchOS 11 public beta on my Apple Watch SE 1st generation

Hello! So it hasn't been long ago since I was trying to install the public beta of WatchOS, but for some reason, it seems like that my iPhone refuses to even give me the update. I clicked on the "WatchOS 11 Public Beta" option on the Beta Updates tab, but when my iPhone 13 checks for updates, it keeps showing that my watch is up to date with WatchOS 10.6.1.

I am using an Apple Watch SE 1st Gen, specifically an A2351

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Original Title: Unable to install watchOS 11 Public beta.

Apple Watch SE, watchOS 10

Posted on Sep 14, 2025 3:50 AM

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KiltedTim

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Sep 14, 2025 5:06 AM in response to oli201

FYI: Discussing any beta can't be discussed here.

Also, the 1st gen Watch SE can NOT run anything later than watchOS 10.

You've reached the end of the line for that model.

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Branta_uk

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Sep 14, 2025 4:16 AM in response to oli201

Don’t waste your time loading a beta version today. The new version definitive release, WatchOS 26 will be available after the weekend )but I think your older version Watch SE 1st Gen can’t support it.). If there is a new version for your watch expect to see a new definitive release of v11 about the same time for users of older devices.

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Sep 15, 2025 1:26 AM in response to oli201

Has the battery ever been replace by Apple? If the battery health is below 80%, it's about time to do that.

I had to get the battery of my Series 5 replaced after 3 years. After that it the battery life was back to normal again.

Apple Watch Service and Repair - Apple Support

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oli201 Author

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Sep 14, 2025 2:33 PM in response to KiltedTim

Aww! I've had this watch for 5 years now and it's considered old for Apple now? What a shame! I gues I'll keep it for 5 more before ir refuses to do stuff. I hwanted to update it because the batteryv life on it was absolute rubbish after updating it to watchOS 10. On version 9 it lasted 2 days, and every since I updated, it didn't even last the entire day 'til afternoon. Thanks!

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Unable to install watchOS 11 public beta on my Apple Watch SE 1st generation

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