Download Firmware Apple watchOS 5.1.1

Apple released an update to the software that runs on the Apple Watch earlier this month. Updating the Apple Watch must be done through the app on the iPhone; instructions for that are on this page to find. Version 5.1.1 brings a number of improvements as can be read in the list of changes below:

watchOS 5.1.1

This update includes improvements and bug fixes:

• Apple Watch Series 4 automatically contacts emergency services if you are immobile for about a minute after detecting a hard fall. The watch will now also play a message that informs the responder that Apple Watch has detected a fall and shares your location coordinates when possible.
• Fixes an issue that could cause an incomplete installation of the Walkie-Talkie app for some users
• Resolves an issue that prevented some users from being able to send or receive invitations on Walkie-Talkie
• Addresses an issue where some previously earned Activity awards were not showing in the Awards tab of the Activity app for some users

This update has no published CVE entries

watchOS 5.0.1

This update contains improvements and bug fixes, including:

• Fixes an issue that caused a small number of users to see an increase in exercise minutes
• Addresses an issue that caused some users to not receive Stand credit in the afternoon
• Fixes an issue that could prevent Apple Watch from charging