Apple Watch Series 5

Apple Watch Series 5

  • ModelWatch5,4
  • Boardn146bap
  • SoCT8006
  • ChipApple S5
Signed

watchOS 10.6.2 (21U594) is signed

Apple's signing server is signing this firmware, so you can restore or update to it now. Checked with Apple .

Signed since release, Jul 27, 2026. Apple lists it until Feb 3, 2027.

Released July 27, 2026

Download OTA 2.8 GB

From updates.cdn-apple.com (Apple). Signet never hosts files.

Restore images (IPSW) 4

VersionReleasedStatusExpiresSize
watchOS 10.6.2 21U594 OTAJul 27, 2026Signed Signed by Apple Signed since release, Jul 27, 2026. Apple lists it until Feb 3, 2027. Apple doesn't publish signing end dates; Signet records them by checking on a schedule. Apple's listed expiration Apple's update server (gdmf.apple.com) lists this build until February 3, 2027. Apple can stop signing it sooner, usually a week or two after the next release.2.8 GB
watchOS 9.6.4 20U512 OTAJul 27, 2026Signed Signed by Apple Signed since release, Jul 27, 2026. Apple lists it until Feb 3, 2027. Apple doesn't publish signing end dates; Signet records them by checking on a schedule. Apple's listed expiration Apple's update server (gdmf.apple.com) lists this build until February 3, 2027. Apple can stop signing it sooner, usually a week or two after the next release.2.6 GB
watchOS 8.8.2 19U526 OTAJul 27, 2026Signed Signed by Apple Signed since release, Jul 27, 2026. Apple lists it until Feb 3, 2027. Apple doesn't publish signing end dates; Signet records them by checking on a schedule. Apple's listed expiration Apple's update server (gdmf.apple.com) lists this build until February 3, 2027. Apple can stop signing it sooner, usually a week or two after the next release.1.9 GB
watchOS 6.3.1 17U224 OTA-Signed Signed by Apple Signed in every check since Oct 19, 2026. Apple doesn't publish signing end dates; Signet records them by checking on a schedule.-1.5 GB

Over-the-air updates 3

The exact packages Apple's update server offers this device. Encrypted (.aea) packages list the key Apple publishes with them.

VersionTypeSizePackage
watchOS 10.6.2 21U594Full2.8 GB.zip
watchOS 9.6.4 20U512Full2.6 GB.zip
watchOS 8.8.2 19U526Full1.9 GB.zip

Specifications

Chip
  • S5 SiP with 64-bit dual-core processor
  • W3 Apple wireless chip
Display
  • 44mm 368 by 448 pixels
  • 40mm 324 by 394 pixels
  • Always-On Retina LTPO OLED display with Force Touch 1000 nits brightness
Battery
  • Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery Up to 18 hours
Wireless
  • Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n 2.4GHz
  • Bluetooth 5.0
Water resistance
Water resistant 50 meters
Size & weight
  • 40mm: 40 × 34 × 10.74 mm
  • 44mm: 44 × 38 mm
Colors
  • Aluminum Silver
  • Space Gray
  • Space Black (DLC)
  • Gold (PVD)
  • Titanium Titanium
  • Space black
  • Ceramic White
  • GPS

Source: Apple Tech Specs