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Apple iPadOSEnd of Life (EOL) Dates & Support Status
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Operating SystemsLatest Version: 27.0Latest Release: Sep 14, 2026
iPadOS is Apple's operating system designed specifically for iPad, with multitasking and productivity features.
Support summary
Apple iPadOS 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
6
0 lts
Versions
9
Latest Version
27.0
Active Support
1
EOL
3
Lifecycle Timeline
Sep 17, 2018As of Sep 27, 2026
27Active · Date not announced
26Security · Date not announced
18Security · Date not announced
17Security · Date not announced
16Security · Date not announced
15Security · Date not announced
14EOL · Oct 1, 2021
13EOL · Sep 16, 2020
12EOL · Sep 24, 2019
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 | Aug 19, 2024 | Date not announced | 17.7.11 | No | Security |
| 16 | Oct 24, 2022 | Sep 18, 2023 | Date not announced | 16.7.16 | No | Security |
| 15 | Sep 20, 2021 | Oct 24, 2022 | Date not announced | 15.8.8 | No | Security |
| 14 | Sep 16, 2020 | Sep 20, 2021 | Oct 1, 2021 | 14.8.1 | No | EOL |
| 13 | Sep 24, 2019 | Sep 16, 2020 | Sep 16, 2020 | 13.6 | No | EOL |
| 12 | Sep 17, 2018 | Sep 24, 2019 | Sep 24, 2019 | 12.5.8 | No | EOL |
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Which versions of Apple iPadOS have reached end of life?
The following Apple iPadOS versions have reached end of life and no longer receive security updates: 14, 13, 12. It is recommended to upgrade to a supported version.
Is it safe to continue using Apple iPadOS 14?
Apple iPadOS 14 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 iPadOS?
The latest version of Apple iPadOS is 27.0, released in the 27 release cycle.
How many versions of Apple iPadOS are currently supported?
Apple iPadOS currently has 6 actively supported version(s): 27, 26, 18, 17, 16, 15.
When does Apple iPadOS 27 reach end of life?
Apple iPadOS 27 does not have a specific end-of-life date announced yet.
What should I do when Apple iPadOS reaches end of life?
When a Apple iPadOS 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.