Apple iOS 9 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
End of Life
Apple iOS 9 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 | 16 Sept 2015 | 11y 1mo ago |
| Active Support ended | 13 Sept 2016 | security fixes only after this |
| Security Support ended | 22 Jul 2019 | 7y 2mo ago |
| Latest release | 9.3.6 · 22 Jul 2019 | final |
Where to go from 9
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 9 still safe to use?
Apple iOS 9 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 9?
Yes — the final release (9.3.6) 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 9 to?
Upgrade to Apple iOS 27, the newest actively supported branch.