Watchos 10 · Version Status
Watchos 10 End of Life Date
Watchos 10 end-of-life date, support status, and CVE risk. Data from endoflife.date and official vendor documentation.
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Watchos 10 is past end of life. This version no longer receives security patches. 600 days past EOL — migrate to a supported version immediately.
EOL Date
Sep 16, 2024
600 days past EOL
Latest Release
10.6.2
Standard release
Release Date
Sep 18, 2023
Watchos 10 series
| Version | Latest | EOL Date | Status |
|---|
| 3 |
3.2.3 |
Sep 19, 2017 |
EOL |
| 4 |
4.3.2 |
Sep 17, 2018 |
EOL |
| 5 |
5.3.10 |
Sep 19, 2019 |
EOL |
| 6 |
6.3.1 |
Sep 16, 2020 |
EOL |
| 7 |
7.6.2 |
Sep 20, 2021 |
EOL |
| 8 |
8.8.2 |
Sep 12, 2022 |
EOL |
| 9 |
9.6.4 |
Sep 18, 2023 |
EOL |
| → 10 |
10.6.2 |
Sep 16, 2024 |
EOL |
What does Watchos 10 end of life mean?
When Watchos 10 reaches end of life, the maintainers stop issuing security patches for this version. CVEs discovered after the EOL date are publicly disclosed on the National Vulnerability Database with no patch available. Exploit code frequently appears on GitHub within days of disclosure.
The CVE blind spot: Most vulnerability scanners check for known CVEs but do not flag the ongoing accumulation of unpatched vulnerabilities in EOL software versions. Running Watchos 10 past its EOL date creates a permanently growing attack surface that standard security tooling will not surface.
Migrate to Watchos 26 or implement compensating controls — network segmentation, enhanced monitoring, restricted access — while migration is underway.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does Watchos 10 reach end of life?
Watchos 10 reached end of life on September 16, 2024. This version is no longer receiving security patches.
Is Watchos 10 still supported?
No. Watchos 10 reached end of life on September 16, 2024 and is no longer receiving security patches.
What should I upgrade to from Watchos 10?
The recommended upgrade from Watchos 10 is
Watchos 26 — the latest actively supported version. Check the
Watchos full timeline for all supported versions.
What are the security risks of running Watchos 10 past EOL?
When Watchos 10 reaches end of life, the maintainers stop issuing security patches. Any CVEs disclosed after the EOL date accumulate with no remediation path. Most vulnerability scanners do not flag this — it is the CVE blind spot. Organizations running EOL Watchos should migrate immediately or implement compensating controls.