Apple iOS 7 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
End of Life
Apple iOS 7 reached end of life on 20 Oct 2014. It no longer receives security fixes.
4,311 days without security patches
Recommended action: upgrade to Apple iOS 26. Support timeline
Official dates from the Apple iOS release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 18 Sept 2013 | — |
| End of life | 20 Oct 2014 | 11.8 years ago |
| Active support ended | 17 Sept 2014 | security fixes only after this |
| Latest release | 7.1.2 · 30 Jun 2014 | final |
Where to go from 7
Recommended target: Apple iOS 26.
The newest actively supported branch is Apple iOS 26 (latest release 26.6).
Frequently asked questions
Is Apple iOS 7 still safe to use?
Apple iOS 7 reached end of life on 20 Oct 2014, 4,311 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download Apple iOS 7?
Yes — the final release (7.1.2) generally remains available from vendor archives and OS package mirrors, but installing it means running software with known, unpatched vulnerabilities.
What should I upgrade Apple iOS 7 to?
Upgrade to Apple iOS 26, the newest actively supported branch.