Apple iOS 14 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
End of Life
Apple iOS 14 reached end of life on 26 Oct 2021. It no longer receives security fixes.
1,748 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 | 16 Sept 2020 | — |
| End of life | 26 Oct 2021 | 4.8 years ago |
| Active support ended | 20 Sept 2021 | security fixes only after this |
| Latest release | 14.8.1 · 26 Oct 2021 | final |
Where to go from 14
Recommended target: Apple iOS 26.
The newest actively supported branch is Apple iOS 26 (latest release 26.6).
Frequently asked questions
Is Apple iOS 14 still safe to use?
Apple iOS 14 reached end of life on 26 Oct 2021, 1,748 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download Apple iOS 14?
Yes — the final release (14.8.1) 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 14 to?
Upgrade to Apple iOS 26, the newest actively supported branch.