Apple this week released iOS 15.3 and watchOS 8.4 to the public. Both updates focus on security patches and critical bug fixes. For example, the iOS update fixes a bug that allowed websites to display other domain names in the database. WatchOS 8.4, on the other hand, resolves an issue that prevented some Apple Watch models from charging. The issue is problematic because there’s no way to manually flash the update to your watch. So, if your watch has no battery and isn’t recognizing chargers, there’s no way to power to update without visiting an Apple Store or authorized repair center.
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It's unusual for Apple to release a software update to the masses with such serious issues as the charging bug. The company tests its software updates for weeks before releasing them publicly. The good news is that this bug has finally been fixed. The not-so-good news is that some users are having dead watches, and some Apple Authorized Service Providers are refusing to acknowledge the problem.
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In the Twitter thread above, Sumukh describes his bad experience at an authorized service center in India. He went to the store before the company released watchOS 8.4 and confirmed the presence of the bug. It's unclear whether users with dead watches due to the watchOS 8.3 charging bug will be able to get free replacements or not — now that Apple has publicly acknowledged the issue.
Information source: xda-developers.com
