How to See Your Apple Watch's Operating System Version

This How.com.vn teaches you how to see the version of watchOS that your Apple Watch is using.

Method 1
Method 1 of 2:

On Apple Watch

  1. How.com.vn English: Step 1 Press the Digital Crown.
    It's the dial on the right side of your Apple Watch's face. This will bring up your Apple Watch's list of apps.
    • If prompted, enter your passcode to unlock your Apple Watch, then press the Digital Crown again.
    • Skip this step if your Apple Watch is already displaying your apps.
  2. How.com.vn English: Step 2 Open icon Settings.
    Scroll around until you find the Settings app icon, which resembles a grey box with a white gear on it, then tap the app icon.
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  3. How.com.vn English: Step 3 Scroll down and tap General.
    This option is near the middle of the Settings menu.
  4. How.com.vn English: Step 4 Tap About.
    It's at the top of the screen.
  5. Step 5 Scroll down to the "Version" heading.
    This heading is near the middle of the About menu.
  6. How.com.vn English: Step 6 Review your Apple Watch's operating system.
    The number below the "Version" heading is your Apple Watch's operating system.
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Method 2
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On iPhone

  1. How.com.vn English: Step 1 Open your iPhone's Watch app.
    Tap the Watch app icon, which resembles a white side profile of an Apple Watch on a black background.
  2. How.com.vn English: Step 2 Tap the My Watch tab.
    This option is in the bottom-left corner of the screen.
  3. How.com.vn English: Step 3 Scroll down and tap General.
    It's in the second group of settings below the list of Apple Watch faces.
  4. How.com.vn English: Step 4 Tap About.
    You'll find it at the top of the "General" page.
  5. Step 5 Review the "Version" number.
    The number to the right of the "Version" heading is your Apple Watch's current operating system.
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      Tips

      • Knowing your Apple Watch's operating system is useful if you have to check for app compatibility.
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      Warnings

      • Your iPhone must be paired with your Apple Watch in order for it to display your Apple Watch's operating system.


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      How.com.vn English: Jack Lloyd
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      This article was co-authored by How.com.vn staff writer, Jack Lloyd. Jack Lloyd is a Technology Writer and Editor for How.com.vn. He has over two years of experience writing and editing technology-related articles. He is technology enthusiast and an English teacher. This article has been viewed 2,743 times.
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      Updated: February 3, 2019
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      Article SummaryX

      1. Open your Apple Watch's Settings app.
      2. Scroll down and tap General.
      3. Tap About.
      4. Scroll down and look at the number below the "Version" heading.

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