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Jerry2144

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6. My ultra is fully updated and still has working O2

Reply to hlthe2b (Original post)

Wed Jan 24, 2024, 12:20 PM

Jan 2024

Is only new ones getting sold that will lose the feature. Apple has a special model number for the US ones this applies to. If your watch is that special model number, then software will disable O2. Of you don’t have that model number then it will still be enabled. It’s not very accurate. But it is consistent

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**Apple Watch 8, 9, and Ultra owners** Turn off auto updates if you want to keep your O2 sensor functionality [View all] hlthe2b Jan 2024 OP

Here is what is also happening JohnSJ Jan 2024 #1

The impact on Apple Watches purchased well before this lawsuit is contradictory if you hlthe2b Jan 2024 #2

Understood, no guarantees for sure. Eventually if people want the latest security updates JohnSJ Jan 2024 #3

Yes. I have a fingertip pulse oximeter (if I can still find it)... but Apple Watch monitors hlthe2b Jan 2024 #4

+++ JohnSJ Jan 2024 #5

what about other watches that have the 02 sensing ablility and what about consumer grade pulse 02 meters ? AllaN01Bear May 2024 #9

My ultra is fully updated and still has working O2 Jerry2144 Jan 2024 #6

good subhash11 Mar 2024 #7

Let me update. If you have a Apple Watch 8, update without worry (I have). If you have hlthe2b Mar 2024 #8

i have afib/tacy/ others . i keep my pulse ox handy and when i travel i have it in my fanny pack at all times . AllaN01Bear May 2024 #10

yep i have missplaced my meter as well for short periods. AllaN01Bear May 2024 #11