watchOS 5.1.2 only activates ECG on Watches purchased in the US
WatchOS 5.1.2 is now available for download with its new features One of those new features is the activation of the electrocardiogram, as we already announced Although it seemed that this function was going to be activated by everyone with a simple trick, in the end it won't be possible.
Apple takes advantage of the regional blockade to activate the ECG only in the US
The trick in question, as happens with apps that are not available in the App Store in Spanish and if in otherStore as the US one consisted of changing the region of the device, both of the iPhone and of the Apple Watch itself
But, finally, this very useful trick cannot be applied to the electrocardiogram. Although it seemed like it could actually work, it turns out that Apple had an ace up its sleeve to block this feature outside the US.
The novelty of the ECG in iOS He alth
As you know, the electrocardiogram of the Apple Watch series 4 was approved by the US He alth Council (FDA). At the moment, only the US has given it the go-ahead. And in view of them, Apple has decided that the electrocardiogram will only be activated in watchOS 5.1.2 on those devices purchased in the US.
So what Apple is carrying out is a blockade by region. Previously, and now with the iPhone with eSim for China, different models of iPhone were sold. This remains current, but if we buy the right model, we can use the device bought abroad in Spain.
This keeps happening, even with the Apple Watch But Apple still knows, thanks to a code, in which region it was marketed and sold a device. Therefore, this is what is used to proceed with the activation of the electrocardiogram, from the region in which the Watch was sold
Let's hope that soon the he alth authorities of the rest of the countries give it the go-ahead. If that happens, Apple wouldn't take too long to enable electrocardiogram in those countries.
