Apple tvOS 18 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
End of Life
Apple tvOS 18 reached end of life on 15 Sept 2025. It no longer receives security fixes.
328 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 | 16 Sept 2024 | — |
| End of life | 15 Sept 2025 | 0.9 years ago |
| Latest release | 18.6 · 29 Jul 2025 | final |
Where to go from 18
Recommended target: Apple tvOS 26.
The newest actively supported branch is Apple tvOS 26 (latest release 26.6).
Frequently asked questions
Is Apple tvOS 18 still safe to use?
Apple tvOS 18 reached end of life on 15 Sept 2025, 328 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download Apple tvOS 18?
Yes — the final release (18.6) 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 tvOS 18 to?
Upgrade to Apple tvOS 26, the newest actively supported branch.