Apple iPad 6 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
End of Life
Apple iPad 6 reached end of life on 11 May 2026. It no longer receives security fixes.
90 days without security patches
Recommended action: upgrade to Apple iPad air-8-11. Support timeline
Official dates from the Apple iPad release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 27 Mar 2018 | — |
| End of life | 11 May 2026 | 0.2 years ago |
| Latest release | — | final |
Where to go from 6
Recommended target: Apple iPad air-8-11.
The newest actively supported branch is Apple iPad air-8-11 (latest release ).
Frequently asked questions
Is Apple iPad 6 still safe to use?
Apple iPad 6 reached end of life on 11 May 2026, 90 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download Apple iPad 6?
Yes — the final release (6) 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 iPad 6 to?
Upgrade to Apple iPad air-8-11, the newest actively supported branch.
All Apple iPad versions
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