Apple Watch Series 7 (GPS + Cellular)

Apple Watch Series 7 (GPS + Cellular)

  • ModelWatch6,8
  • Boardn188sap
  • Introduced2021
  • SoCT8006
  • ChipApple S7
Signed

watchOS 26.6 (23U67) 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 IPSW 5.0 GB

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

Restore images (IPSW) 5

VersionReleasedStatusExpiresSize
watchOS 26.6 23U67Jul 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.5.0 GB
watchOS 26.6 23U67 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.3.7 GB
watchOS 11.6.2 22U95 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.3.3 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.2.7 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

Over-the-air updates 4

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

VersionTypeSizePackage
watchOS 11.6.2 22U95Full3.3 GB.zip
watchOS 8.8.2 19U526Full1.9 GB.zip
watchOS 26.6 23U67Full3.7 GB.zip
watchOS 9.6.4 20U512Full2.7 GB.zip

Specifications

Chip
  • S7 with 64-bit dual-core processor
  • W3 Apple wireless chip
  • U1 chip (Ultra Wideband)12
Display
  • 45mm 396 by 484 pixels
  • 41mm 352 by 430 pixels
  • Always-On Retina LTPO OLED display 1000 nits brightness
Battery
  • Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery Up to 18 hours
Wireless
  • Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n 2.4GHz and 5GHz
  • Bluetooth 5.0
Water resistance
Water resistant 50 meters
Size & weight
  • 41mm: 41 × 35 × 10.7 mm
  • 45mm: 45 × 38 mm
Colors
  • Aluminum Midnight
  • Starlight
  • Green
  • Blue
  • Stainless Steel Graphite (PVD)
  • Silver
  • Gold (PVD)
  • Titanium Space black (DLC)
  • GPS

Source: Apple Tech Specs