Apple tvOS 14 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
End of Life
Apple tvOS 14 reached end of life on 20 Sept 2021. It no longer receives security fixes.
1,841 days without security patches
Recommended action: upgrade to Apple tvOS 27. Support timeline
Official dates from the Apple tvOS release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 16 Sept 2020 | 6y 1mo ago |
| Service Status ended | 20 Sept 2021 | 5y ago |
| Latest release | 14.7 · 19 Jul 2021 | final |
Where to go from 14
Recommended target: Apple tvOS 27.
The newest actively supported branch is Apple tvOS 27 (latest release 27.0).
Frequently asked questions
Is Apple tvOS 14 still safe to use?
Apple tvOS 14 reached end of life on 20 Sept 2021, 1,841 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download Apple tvOS 14?
Yes — the final release (14.7) 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 tvOS 14 to?
Upgrade to Apple tvOS 27, the newest actively supported branch.