Apple iOS 13 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
End of Life
Apple iOS 13 reached end of life on 16 Sept 2020. It no longer receives security fixes.
2,153 days without security patches
Recommended action: upgrade to Apple iOS 26. Support timeline
Official dates from the Apple iOS release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 19 Sept 2019 | — |
| End of life | 16 Sept 2020 | 5.9 years ago |
| Latest release | 13.7 · 1 Sept 2020 | final |
Where to go from 13
Recommended target: Apple iOS 26.
The newest actively supported branch is Apple iOS 26 (latest release 26.6).
Frequently asked questions
Is Apple iOS 13 still safe to use?
Apple iOS 13 reached end of life on 16 Sept 2020, 2,153 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download Apple iOS 13?
Yes — the final release (13.7) 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 13 to?
Upgrade to Apple iOS 26, the newest actively supported branch.