Apple iPadOS 13 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
End of Life
Apple iPadOS 13 reached end of life on 16 Sept 2020. It no longer receives security fixes.
2,210 days without security patches
Recommended action: upgrade to Apple iPadOS 27. Support timeline
Official dates from the Apple iPadOS release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 24 Sept 2019 | 7y ago |
| Security Support ended | 16 Sept 2020 | 6y 1mo ago |
| Latest release | 13.6 · 15 Jul 2020 | final |
Where to go from 13
Recommended target: Apple iPadOS 27.
The newest actively supported branch is Apple iPadOS 27 (latest release 27.0.1).
Frequently asked questions
Is Apple iPadOS 13 still safe to use?
Apple iPadOS 13 reached end of life on 16 Sept 2020, 2,210 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download Apple iPadOS 13?
Yes — the final release (13.6) 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 iPadOS 13 to?
Upgrade to Apple iPadOS 27, the newest actively supported branch.