Critical Bug in iOS 18.1 RC and watchOS 11.1 RC - WidgetKit Complications Not Syncing

I've encountered a major issue with the iOS 18.1 RC and watchOS 11.1 RC. It appears that complications running on WidgetKit cannot be synced as .watchface to these new release candidates. The error message indicates that "the Watch Faces app and complication are not available," which is affecting all apps utilizing WidgetKit.

This issue renders all WidgetKit-based complications unusable on watchOS 11.1 RC. It’s a serious problem for those of us who rely on these complications for our apps and for users expecting consistent functionality.

APPLE, PLEASE FIX THIS ISSUE ASAP!

This bug is a significant setback for developers and users alike, and any guidance or updates would be greatly appreciated.

Answered by Frameworks Engineer in 810483022

Hello,

Thank you for calling out this bug. Would you please file a Feedback with a .watchface file that exhibits this issue so we can take a look at it?

Specifically this

Raise this in the usual way, as a Feedback report, then post the FB number here.

Accepted Answer

Hello,

Thank you for calling out this bug. Would you please file a Feedback with a .watchface file that exhibits this issue so we can take a look at it?

Critical Bug in iOS 18.1 RC and watchOS 11.1 RC - WidgetKit Complications Not Syncing
 
 
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