Apple iPadOS end-of-life dates and support status
As of 2026-10-08, the supported Apple iPadOS versions are 27, 26, 18, 17, 16, 15.
| Version | Status | Released | Active support until | End of life | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 | Supported | 2026-09-14 | — | — | 27.0.1 |
| 26 | Security fixes only | 2025-09-15 | 2026-09-14 | — | 26.7.1 |
| 18 | Security fixes only | 2024-09-16 | 2025-09-15 | — | 18.7.10 |
| 17 | Security fixes only | 2023-09-18 | 2024-08-19 | — | 17.7.11 |
| 16 | Security fixes only | 2022-10-24 | 2023-09-18 | — | 16.7.16 |
| 15 | Security fixes only | 2021-09-20 | 2022-10-24 | — | 15.8.8 |
| 14 | End of life | 2020-09-16 | 2021-09-20 | 2021-10-01 | 14.8.1 |
| 13 | End of life | 2019-09-24 | 2020-09-16 | 2020-09-16 | 13.6 |
| 12 | End of life | 2018-09-17 | 2019-09-24 | 2019-09-24 | 12.5.8 |
Status is computed from today's date. "Security fixes only" means active support has ended but security fixes continue until end of life. Source: endoflife.date. Verified 2026-10-08.
Frequently asked questions
Which Apple iPadOS versions are still supported?
As of 2026-10-08, the supported Apple iPadOS versions are 27, 26, 18, 17, 16, 15. Versions not listed are end of life and no longer receive security fixes.
What is the latest Apple iPadOS version?
The newest Apple iPadOS release cycle is 27, whose latest version is 27.0.1 (2026-09-28).
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