Apple iPadOS 14 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
End of Life
Apple iPadOS 14 reached end of life on 1 Oct 2021. It no longer receives security fixes.
1,830 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 | 16 Sept 2020 | 6y 1mo ago |
| Active Support ended | 20 Sept 2021 | security fixes only after this |
| Security Support ended | 1 Oct 2021 | 5y ago |
| Latest release | 14.8.1 · 26 Oct 2021 | final |
Where to go from 14
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 14 still safe to use?
Apple iPadOS 14 reached end of life on 1 Oct 2021, 1,830 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download Apple iPadOS 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 iPadOS 14 to?
Upgrade to Apple iPadOS 27, the newest actively supported branch.