Raspberry Pi 1-a End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
Raspberry Pi 1-a reached end of life on 10 Nov 2014. It no longer receives security fixes.
Support timeline
Official dates from the Raspberry Pi release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 4 Feb 2013 | — |
| End of life | 10 Nov 2014 | 11.8 years ago |
| Latest release | — | final |
Where to go from 1-a
Recommended target: Raspberry Pi 5-500+ (supported until 1 Jan 2035).
The newest actively supported branch is Raspberry Pi 5-500+ (latest release ).
Frequently asked questions
Is Raspberry Pi 1-a still safe to use?
Raspberry Pi 1-a reached end of life on 10 Nov 2014, 4,290 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download Raspberry Pi 1-a?
Yes — the final release (1-a) generally remains available from vendor archives and OS package mirrors, but installing it means running software with known, unpatched vulnerabilities.
What should I upgrade Raspberry Pi 1-a to?
Upgrade to Raspberry Pi 5-500+, the newest actively supported branch (supported until 1 Jan 2035).