watchOS 26 Beta 2 Crashing Hermès Apple Watches: Beware!

If you own a luxury Hermès Apple Watch, steer clear of the latest watchOS 26 developer beta—at least for now. Apple’s second beta build is causing serious issues, and Hermès models are taking the brunt of it.

What’s Going Wrong with Hermès Apple Watches?

This isn’t just a cosmetic bug or a random hiccup. Users who installed watchOS 26 beta 2 on Hermès Apple Watches are reporting:

• Constant crashes
• Overheating
• Charging failures
• Pairing disruptions

To make things worse, if your iPhone is running iOS 26 beta 2, the Apple Watch app won’t even open while your Hermès watch is paired. Unpair the device, and the app starts working again, pointing clearly to a compatibility issue.

So, what’s behind the chaos? Early indications suggest that Hermès-exclusive watch faces and stylings may be clashing with the underlying code in this beta release.

Apple’s Official Warning

Apple has acknowledged the issue and included a warning in the release notes, advising Hermès Apple Watch users not to install watchOS 26 beta 2. Surprisingly, the company hasn’t pulled the beta yet, even with multiple reports of device instability.

Should You Install watchOS 26 Beta on Hermès Models?

If you’re a developer—or simply curious—it’s best to resist the urge. Hermès editions are premium devices, and this beta clearly isn’t ready for them.

Apple hasn’t provided a specific fix timeline yet, but the company is expected to resolve the issue before the public beta rolls out.

This is a reminder that developer betas come with real risks, even for high-end devices. They’re meant for testing, not daily wear, and bugs like this one make that crystal clear.

Already Installed It? Here’s What You Can Do

If you’ve already installed watchOS 26 beta 2 on your Hermès watch and are running into problems, there’s no way to downgrade the software yourself. Your only options are to wait for an official patch or reach out to Apple Support for assistance.

We’ll continue updating this article as Apple rolls out a fix or pulls the beta for Hermès models.

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