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| Release Date | February 2, 2026 |
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| Upload Date | January 28, 2026 |
| Filename | 4768e6c2b7af90811ce7c0053f3c77121aa183d5.zip |
| Filesize | 1.4 GiB |
| Identifier | Watch5,1 |
This update extends the certificate required by features such as iMessage, FaceTime, and device activation to continue working after January 2027.