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| Release Date | March 24, 2026 |
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| Upload Date | March 16, 2026 |
| Filename | a3c5e56daf6ffa039e42b8b8f2c8b4d53a4d1ff3.zip |
| Filesize | 1.3 GiB |
| Identifier | Watch2,3 |
This update extends the certificate required by features such as iMessage, FaceTime, and device activation to continue working after January 2027.