Is your Apple Watch 12 or Ultra 4 randomly restarting? Here’s the fix
Some owners, including me, have reported sudden shutdowns while adjusting Apple Watch settings.
Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4 users have been experiencing random restarts, causing frustration among owners. Apple has addressed the issue with software update WatchOS 27.0.1, which aims to resolve the problem. The restarts seem to be triggered by a timeout in the Neural Engine, a hardware component responsible for AI and other features.
To check the diagnostic logs, open the Watch app on your iPhone, navigate to General, swipe down, and select Diagnostics Logs. Search for a panic-full file related to the timeout and review the results. To update your watch, open the Watch app on your iPhone, go to General, select Software Update, and download WatchOS 27.0.1. Alternatively, you can update directly on your watch by going to Settings, selecting General, and tapping Software Update.
The update may contain additional bug fixes, but it is currently limited to the Series 12 and Ultra 4 models. While the issue is concerning, Apple's prompt response with the necessary patch offers relief to affected users.
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