watchOS 5.3

watchOS

Version

5.3

Build ID

16U5566a

File Size

148.2 MB

Release Date

2019-07-09T17:19:54Z

Update Type

Normal release

Delta update - requires 5.2.1 installed first.

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About This Update

watchOS 5.3 (build 16U5566a) is an official Apple over-the-air update for the Apple Watch Series 3 (38mm), released on 2019-07-09T17:19:54Z. The update package is 148.2 MB. This is a delta (partial) update that requires 5.2.1 to already be installed on the device - it cannot be applied from scratch. This update is no longer signed by Apple, meaning it can no longer be downloaded and applied on-device through Settings.

The OTA payload file is e5a658a33a1c7898b3247d6b09ab9c0bce045fa6.zip.

Direct URL

http://updates-http.cdn-apple.com/2019SummerSeed/patches/041-78664/140D05BA-9DC8-11E9-A845-63B99E15B375/com_apple_MobileAsset_SoftwareUpdate/e5a658a33a1c7898b3247d6b09ab9c0bce045fa6.zip