How can I downgrade Watch OS 2 to 1.0.1?

[Scatabrain]

Re: Downgrade watchOS 2 to 1.0.1

No good for me yet. Still 2.0. Going to remove all 3rd party apps. Theory is they are malfunctioning and sucking up battery.

 

[Scatabrain]

from reddit

"Was running terribly on my 42mm SS.
I restored my iPhone 6+ back to iOS 8.3 through iTunes, and restored a backup from last week sometime. I then downloaded the IPSW again for iOS 9 from IMZDL. I flashed this via iTunes but instead of doing a restore, I held Option (on Mac) and did an update, so it kept my 8.3 content from last week.
I was then able to re-pair with my watch and instead of setting it up as new, I pressed restore backup on to Watch, it picked up a backup from end of May when I got it.
Job done, going to set it up as new, but with the 1.0.1 software, because 2 is so so crap on battery!
6+ on iOS 9 Mac on El Capitan Watch on 1.0.1
Not having an accessible tethered port really is a PITA!"

This doesn't work. You get an error that you need an update.

 

[leonchowleon]

Re: Downgrade watchOS 2 to 1.0.1

here are the methods that i try,they also doesn't work
current:watch os 2,ios9
1.unpair them and restore from backup os1.0.1/1.0 (after restore it keep os2)
2.first erase all the content and setting on watch then repair them
2a)set up as new(keep os2)
2b)restore from backup os1.0.1/1.0 (same as above)
3.downgrade my iPhone to 8.3,it don't allow me to pair

 

[trevkat]

Re: Downgrade watchOS 2 to 1.0.1

Does anyone think that the profile "watchOS 2 beta" installed in settings under general is what is preventing the watch from going back? Has anyone tried removing the profile before trying any of the recommended steps?

 

[leonchowleon]

Re: Downgrade watchOS 2 to 1.0.1

but I cannot find that profile "watchOS 2 beta" anymore...

 

[ocrane]

Re: Downgrade watchOS 2 to 1.0.1

How would you remove the profile?


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[trevkat]

Re: Downgrade watchOS 2 to 1.0.1

if you select it there is an option to delete it. dont you see that? it should be there. This has to be what is stopping it from going back to 1.01. Its at least worth a shot.

 

[trevkat]

Re: Downgrade watchOS 2 to 1.0.1

in Settings>General towards the bottom right above the reset option you should see "profile". If you select it there is an option to delete it. I am at work so i cant try all the steps until later today. Its worth a shot though. thoughts?

 

[baz1536]

Removing the profile makes no differenct, once the OS2 is installed it is there. Even removing the profile from the iPhone does not allow to reinstall 1.0.1.

 

[Scatabrain]

What about the config profile that was installed on the phone? Maybe that needs to be removed first?

All with 9
- Reset all content and settings
- Removed profile from phone
- Repair choosing 1.0.1
Still see 2.0 on watch

 

[baz1536]

Re: Downgrade watchOS 2 to 1.0.1

Stuck with this also. Admittedly should have just left it tbh. In town near an Apple Store tomorrow so may try and pull some strings and see what they may be able to do.

Any luck instore?

 

[ocrane]

Re: Downgrade watchOS 2 to 1.0.1

I saw in another thread it counts as a "out of warranty repair" he was checking on price

 

[baz1536]

Re: Downgrade watchOS 2 to 1.0.1

I saw in another thread it counts as a "out of warranty repair" he was checking on price

Can you post link to thread?

 

[anon(5718668)]

Re: Downgrade watchOS 2 to 1.0.1

Yes my friend! Took it into Bath Apple Store today. I explained what I'd done and the genius explained that it had to be sent away as they didn't have access to the diagnostic port.

Watch has been sent away ( ) but should be back with me in a couple of days to a week. No more questions asked and no other charges.

Was more happy with it being sent away to be 'flashed' than being stuck with a useless watch. Try your local Apple Store if you can't get it to work

 

[baz1536]

Re: Downgrade watchOS 2 to 1.0.1

Yes my friend! Took it into Bath Apple Store today. I explained what I'd done and the genius explained that it had to be sent away as they didn't have access to the diagnostic port.

Watch has been sent away ( ) but should be back with me in a couple of days to a week. No more questions asked and no other charges.

Was more happy with it being sent away to be 'flashed' than being stuck with a useless watch. Try your local Apple Store if you can't get it to work

Did you book in to the Genius Bar or just go in?

 

[ocrane]

Re: Downgrade watchOS 2 to 1.0.1

Yes my friend! Took it into Bath Apple Store today. I explained what I'd done and the genius explained that it had to be sent away as they didn't have access to the diagnostic port.

Watch has been sent away ( ) but should be back with me in a couple of days to a week. No more questions asked and no other charges.

Was more happy with it being sent away to be 'flashed' than being stuck with a useless watch. Try your local Apple Store if you can't get it to work

Historically the first beta's are 14days.. So it's a toss up, be without a watch for a week? Or keep watch as is and hope beta 2 fixes issues... Hmmm


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[trevkat]

Re: Downgrade watchOS 2 to 1.0.1

Yeah, its going to be a long 2 weeks. My watch no longer taps/notifies me for anything so its pretty much useless now.

 

[Scatabrain]

Removing the profile makes no differenct, once the OS2 is installed it is there. Even removing the profile from the iPhone does not allow to reinstall 1.0.1.

I believe the profile is on the watch. I don't see anyway to remove it from the watch.

It is my opinion that everyone saying it worked for them hasn't checked the version in their about.

I will report back if battery is improved any by not using 3rd party apps. Since I have restored a few times today, may not have the best comparison from yesterday's terrible battery life.

 

[Scatabrain]

Re: Downgrade watchOS 2 to 1.0.1

Yeah, its going to be a long 2 weeks. My watch no longer taps/notifies me for anything so its pretty much useless now.

If you restart it the taps come back briefly before not working again. Not the best workaround.

 

[sebastiaaan]

I'm having the exact same problem. Can't downgrade even with backup the Watch will stay on 2.0. Has anyone tried to connect the Apple Watch with an iPhone running iOS 8.4 Beta 3 or Beta 4? Because the battery life on iOS 9 (iPhone 6) is horrible. I lose 2% per minute while on screen.
Otherwise I have to return the Apple Watch and order the 42mm version (I have 38mm and think this is a good chance since the 38mm is too small for me) but will Apple let me return the watch? Or will they send me the device back because it's not under the warranty?