Apple iOS 11 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
End of Life
Apple iOS 11 reached end of life on 8 Oct 2018. It no longer receives security fixes.
2,919 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 | 19 Sept 2017 | 9y 1mo ago |
| Active Support ended | 17 Sept 2018 | security fixes only after this |
| Security Support ended | 8 Oct 2018 | 8y ago |
| Latest release | 11.4.1 · 9 Jul 2018 | final |
Where to go from 11
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 11 still safe to use?
Apple iOS 11 reached end of life on 8 Oct 2018, 2,919 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download Apple iOS 11?
Yes — the final release (11.4.1) 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 iOS 11 to?
Upgrade to Apple iOS 27, the newest actively supported branch.