Ari OS 2.0 MR for Navigator 500/520 Release Notes

Ari OS 2.0 Maintenance Release for RealWear 500/520 devices.

This release marks an important point, the adoption of the same Ari OS user experience as on the Arc 3, for the Navigator 500/520.

Release : September 17, 2026

Hardware: Navigator 500/520

Note: Release notes are only a summary of what’s new in this release.

Release notes summarize what's new in this release. For detailed information, see the feature guides.

Updated Android OS to version 16.

Updated Android security patches through to June 2026.

Reworked onboarding flow.
Reworked user interfaces, most notably on the Home Screen and in My Settings.
Added support for Ari.
1. To have access to Ari, the user must explicitly consent to our T&Cs during the onboarding flow.
2. If skipped during onboarding, users can enable Ari later via My Training APP or by saying “Hey Ari” / and consenting.
Renamed My Controls to My Settings.

To receive the over-the-air update, users must be on 2.2.3-33-C.NAV5XX.G
For specific details on how to upgrade, visit the Wireless update page in RealWear’s Knowledge Center.
Please consult RealWear’s Firmware Update and Support policy if you have not already.

This document provides public notice for the Ari OS 2.0 Maintenance Release for RealWear Navigator 500/520.