iOS & iPadOS Limited Version Support

iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch models that can no longer upgrade to the latest iOS or iPadOS. See the last available firmware version for each device generation.

These devices have reached the end of their major OS upgrade path and can no longer install the latest iOS or iPadOS. They continue to receive security patches for their final supported version, typically for 1-2 years after their last major upgrade.

iOS/iPadOS 18

Type	Latest Version	Release Date	Device
iOS	iOS 18.7.10	Aug 17, 2026 2 months ago	iPhone11,8iPhone XR iPhone11,2iPhone XS iPhone11,6iPhone XS Max iPhone11,4iPhone XS Max (China)
iPadOS	iPadOS 18.7.10	Aug 17, 2026 2 months ago	iPad7,12iPad 7 (Cellular)iPad7,11iPad 7 (WiFi)

iOS/iPadOS 17

Type	Latest Version	Release Date	Device
iPadOS	iPadOS 17.7.11	May 11, 2026 5 months ago	iPad7,6iPad 6 (Cellular)iPad7,5iPad 6 (WiFi)iPad7,4iPad Pro (10.5-inch, Cellular)iPad7,3iPad Pro (10.5-inch, WiFi)iPad7,2iPad Pro 2 (12.9-inch, Cellular)iPad7,1iPad Pro 2 (12.9-inch, WiFi)

iOS/iPadOS 16

Type	Latest Version	Release Date	Device
iOS	iOS 16.7.16	May 11, 2026 5 months ago	iPhone10,1iPhone 8 (Global)iPhone10,4iPhone 8 (GSM)iPhone10,2iPhone 8 Plus (Global)iPhone10,5iPhone 8 Plus (GSM)iPhone10,3iPhone X (Global)iPhone10,6iPhone X (GSM)
iPadOS	iPadOS 16.7.16	May 11, 2026 5 months ago	iPad6,12iPad 5 (Cellular)iPad6,11iPad 5 (WiFi)iPad6,8iPad Pro 12.9-inch (Cellular)iPad6,7iPad Pro 12.9-inch (WiFi)iPad6,4iPad Pro 9.7-inch (Cellular)iPad6,3iPad Pro 9.7-inch (WiFi)

iOS/iPadOS 15

Type	Latest Version	Release Date	Device
iOS	iOS 15.8.8	May 11, 2026 5 months ago	iPhone8,1iPhone 6s iPhone8,2iPhone 6s+iPhone9,1iPhone 7 (Global)iPhone9,3iPhone 7 (GSM)iPhone9,2iPhone 7 Plus (Global)iPhone9,4iPhone 7 Plus (GSM)iPhone8,4iPhone SE iPod9,1iPod touch 7
iPadOS	iPadOS 15.8.8	May 11, 2026 5 months ago	iPad5,4iPad Air 2 (Cellular)iPad5,3iPad Air 2 (WiFi)iPad5,2iPad mini 4 (Cellular)iPad5,1iPad mini 4 (WiFi)

iOS/iPadOS 12

Type	Latest Version	Release Date	Device
iOS	iOS 12.5.8	Jan 26, 2026 8 months ago	iPhone6,2iPhone 5s (Global)iPhone6,1iPhone 5s (GSM)iPhone7,2iPhone 6 iPhone7,1iPhone 6+iPod7,1iPod touch 6

Frequently asked questions

Why can't my iPhone update to the latest iOS?

Apple limits major iOS updates to devices with sufficient hardware capabilities. Older devices eventually stop receiving major OS upgrades but continue to receive security patches for their final supported version for 1-2 years.

Can I still get security updates on an older device?

Yes, Apple typically provides security-only updates for devices that can no longer upgrade to the latest major iOS or iPadOS version. These patches address critical vulnerabilities.

What does limited version support mean?

A device with limited version support has reached the end of its major OS upgrade path. It can only install security patches for its current major version and cannot upgrade to newer major releases.