Apple tvOS 9 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
End of Life
Apple tvOS 9 reached end of life on 13 Sept 2016. It no longer receives security fixes.
3,617 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 | 29 Oct 2015 | — |
| End of life | 13 Sept 2016 | 9.9 years ago |
| Latest release | 9.2.2 · 18 Jul 2016 | final |
Where to go from 9
Recommended target: Apple tvOS 26.
The newest actively supported branch is Apple tvOS 26 (latest release 26.6).
Frequently asked questions
Is Apple tvOS 9 still safe to use?
Apple tvOS 9 reached end of life on 13 Sept 2016, 3,617 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download Apple tvOS 9?
Yes — the final release (9.2.2) 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 tvOS 9 to?
Upgrade to Apple tvOS 26, the newest actively supported branch.