Apple iOS 10 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
End of Life
Apple iOS 10 reached end of life on 22 Jul 2019. It no longer receives security fixes.
2,632 days without security patches
Recommended action: upgrade to Apple iOS 27. Support timeline
Official dates from the Apple iOS release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 13 Sept 2016 | 10y 1mo ago |
| Active Support ended | 19 Sept 2017 | security fixes only after this |
| Security Support ended | 22 Jul 2019 | 7y 2mo ago |
| Latest release | 10.3.4 · 22 Jul 2019 | final |
Where to go from 10
Recommended target: Apple iOS 27.
The newest actively supported branch is Apple iOS 27 (latest release 27.0.1).
Frequently asked questions
Is Apple iOS 10 still safe to use?
Apple iOS 10 reached end of life on 22 Jul 2019, 2,632 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download Apple iOS 10?
Yes — the final release (10.3.4) 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 10 to?
Upgrade to Apple iOS 27, the newest actively supported branch.