Apple tvOS 17 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
End of Life
Apple tvOS 17 reached end of life on 16 Sept 2024. It no longer receives security fixes.
692 days without security patches
Recommended action: upgrade to Apple tvOS 26. Support timeline
Official dates from the Apple tvOS release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 18 Sept 2023 | — |
| End of life | 16 Sept 2024 | 1.9 years ago |
| Latest release | 17.6.1 · 19 Aug 2024 | final |
Where to go from 17
Recommended target: Apple tvOS 26.
The newest actively supported branch is Apple tvOS 26 (latest release 26.6).
Frequently asked questions
Is Apple tvOS 17 still safe to use?
Apple tvOS 17 reached end of life on 16 Sept 2024, 692 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download Apple tvOS 17?
Yes — the final release (17.6.1) 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 tvOS 17 to?
Upgrade to Apple tvOS 26, the newest actively supported branch.