Apple Watch 1 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
End of Life
Apple Watch 1 reached end of life on 17 Sept 2018. It no longer receives security fixes.
2,883 days without security patches
Recommended action: upgrade to Apple Watch series-11. Support timeline
Official dates from the Apple Watch release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 24 Apr 2015 | — |
| End of life | 17 Sept 2018 | 7.9 years ago |
| Latest release | — | final |
Where to go from 1
Recommended target: Apple Watch series-11.
The newest actively supported branch is Apple Watch series-11 (latest release ).
Frequently asked questions
Is Apple Watch 1 still safe to use?
Apple Watch 1 reached end of life on 17 Sept 2018, 2,883 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download Apple Watch 1?
Yes — the final release (1) generally remains available from vendor archives and OS package mirrors, but installing it means running software with known, unpatched vulnerabilities.
What should I upgrade Apple Watch 1 to?
Upgrade to Apple Watch series-11, the newest actively supported branch.
All Apple Watch versions
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