Apple Watch End of Life (EOL) Dates and End of Support (EOS) Dates
7 Apple Watch versions have reached End of Life (EOL) and End of Support (EOS), including Apple Watch SE (1st generation) (EOL date: Sep 16, 2024) — no longer receiving security updates or patches. Apple Watch Ultra 3 is the current supported release — 11 versions in active support. Also see Apple tvOS end of support life for related end-of-life information.
Currently Supported Apple Watch Releases - Active EOS/EOSL Support (11)
| Release | Supported Watch OS Versions | Released | Supported | Discontinued |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ultra 3 | 26 | (8 months ago) | Active | — |
| SE (3rd generation) | 26 | (8 months ago) | Active | — |
| Series 11 | 26 | (8 months ago) | Active | — |
| Series 10 | 11, 26 | (1 year and 8 months ago) | Active | (8 months ago) |
| Series 9 | 10, 11, 26 | (2 years and 8 months ago) | Active | (1 year and 9 months ago) |
| Ultra 2 | 10, 11, 26 | (2 years and 8 months ago) | Active | (8 months ago) |
| Ultra | 9, 10, 11, 26 | (3 years and 8 months ago) | Active | (2 years and 9 months ago) |
| SE (2nd generation) | 9, 10, 11, 26 | (3 years and 8 months ago) | Active | (8 months ago) |
| Series 8 | 9, 10, 11, 26 | (3 years and 8 months ago) | Active | (2 years and 9 months ago) |
| Series 7 | 8, 9, 10, 11, 26 | (4 years and 7 months ago) | Active | (3 years and 9 months ago) |
| Series 6 | 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 26 | (5 years and 8 months ago) | Active | (4 years and 8 months ago) |
Apple Watch End of Life (EOL) Releases - No Longer Supported (7)
| Release | Supported Watch OS Versions | Released | Supported | Discontinued |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SE (1st generation) | 7, 8, 9, 10 | (5 years and 8 months ago) | (1 year and 8 months ago) | (3 years and 9 months ago) |
| Series 5 | 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 | (6 years and 8 months ago) | (1 year and 8 months ago) | (5 years and 8 months ago) |
| Series 4 | 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 | (7 years and 8 months ago) | (1 year and 8 months ago) | (6 years and 9 months ago) |
| Series 3 | 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 | (8 years and 8 months ago) | (3 years and 9 months ago) | (3 years and 9 months ago) |
| Series 2 | 3, 4, 5, 6 | (9 years and 8 months ago) | (5 years and 8 months ago) | (8 years and 9 months ago) |
| Series 1 | 3, 4, 5, 6 | (9 years and 9 months ago) | (5 years and 8 months ago) | (7 years and 9 months ago) |
| 1st generation | 1, 2, 3, 4 | (11 years and 1 month ago) | (7 years and 8 months ago) | (9 years and 9 months ago) |
Apple Watch End of Life & Support Summary
Which Apple Watch Versions Are Currently Supported?
Apple Watch currently has 11 supported releases. Apple Watch Ultra 3 is the latest. Apple Watch SE (3rd generation). Also see Apple iPad EOSL dates for related end-of-life information.
Apple Watch End of Life (EOL) Version History
7 Apple Watch releases have reached End of Life (EOL) and End of Support (EOS) — no longer receiving updates or patches. Apple Watch SE (1st generation) reached EOL on Sep 16, 2024. Apple Watch Ultra 3 is the recommended upgrade for users still on End of Life versions.