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Apple iOSEnd of Life (EOL) Dates & Support Status
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Operating SystemsLatest Version: 27.0Latest Release: Sep 14, 2026
iOS is Apple's mobile operating system that powers iPhone devices with a focus on security and user experience.
Support summary
Apple iOS has cycles in security-only maintenance. Production workloads should move toward actively supported releases.
What do EOL and support statuses mean?Next EOL
No announced EOL date is currently listed.
Supported cycles
5
0 lts
Versions
16
Latest Version
27.0
Active Support
1
EOL
11
Lifecycle Timeline
Sep 19, 2017As of Sep 27, 2026
27Active · Date not announced
26Security · Date not announced
18Security · Date not announced
17EOL · May 13, 2025
16Security · Date not announced
15Security · Date not announced
14EOL · Oct 26, 2021
13EOL · Sep 16, 2020
12EOL · Jan 26, 2026
11EOL · Oct 8, 2018
ActiveSecurityEOLHistorical phase unknown
Bars show history up to the snapshot date. Gray intervals lack dated support boundaries; arrows indicate an unannounced EOL date, not a support guarantee.
Versions
| Release | Release Date | Active Support | EOL | Latest Version | LTS | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 | Sep 14, 2026 | Maintained | Date not announced | 27.0 | No | Active |
| 26 | Sep 15, 2025 | Sep 14, 2026 | Date not announced | 26.7 | No | Security |
| 18 | Sep 16, 2024 | Sep 15, 2025 | Date not announced | 18.7.10 | No | Security |
| 17 | Sep 18, 2023 | Sep 16, 2024 | May 13, 2025 | 17.7.7 | No | EOL |
| 16 | Sep 12, 2022 | Sep 18, 2023 | Date not announced | 16.7.16 | No | Security |
| 15 | Sep 20, 2021 | Sep 12, 2022 | Date not announced | 15.8.8 | No | Security |
| 14 | Sep 16, 2020 | Sep 20, 2021 | Oct 26, 2021 | 14.8.1 | No | EOL |
| 13 | Sep 19, 2019 | Sep 16, 2020 | Sep 16, 2020 | 13.7 | No | EOL |
| 12 | Sep 17, 2018 | Sep 19, 2019 | Jan 26, 2026 | 12.5.8 | No | EOL |
| 11 | Sep 19, 2017 | Sep 17, 2018 | Oct 8, 2018 | 11.4.1 | No | EOL |
| 10 | Sep 13, 2016 | Sep 19, 2017 | Jul 22, 2019 | 10.3.4 | No | EOL |
| 9 | Sep 16, 2015 | Sep 13, 2016 | Jul 22, 2019 | 9.3.6 | No | EOL |
| 8 | Sep 17, 2014 | Sep 16, 2015 | Sep 30, 2015 | 8.4.1 | No | EOL |
| 7 | Sep 18, 2013 | Sep 17, 2014 | Oct 20, 2014 | 7.1.2 | No | EOL |
| 6 | Sep 19, 2012 | Sep 18, 2013 | Sep 26, 2013 | 6.1.6 | No | EOL |
| 5 | Oct 12, 2011 | Sep 19, 2012 | Nov 1, 2012 | 5.1.1 | No | EOL |
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Which versions of Apple iOS have reached end of life?
The following Apple iOS versions have reached end of life and no longer receive security updates: 17, 14, 13, 12, 11, 10, 9, 8 (and 3 more). It is recommended to upgrade to a supported version.
Is it safe to continue using Apple iOS 17?
Apple iOS 17 has reached end of life and no longer receives security patches or bug fixes. Continuing to use it may expose your systems to known vulnerabilities. We strongly recommend upgrading to a supported version.
What is the latest version of Apple iOS?
The latest version of Apple iOS is 27.0, released in the 27 release cycle.
How many versions of Apple iOS are currently supported?
Apple iOS currently has 5 actively supported version(s): 27, 26, 18, 16, 15.
When does Apple iOS 27 reach end of life?
Apple iOS 27 does not have a specific end-of-life date announced yet.
What should I do when Apple iOS reaches end of life?
When a Apple iOS version reaches end of life, you should: 1) Plan your migration to a supported version as soon as possible. 2) Review the release notes for breaking changes. 3) Test your applications thoroughly in a staging environment. 4) Update your dependencies to ensure compatibility with the new version.