Apple tvOS 16 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
End of Life
Apple tvOS 16 reached end of life on 18 Sept 2023. It no longer receives security fixes.
1,056 days without security patches
Recommended action: upgrade to Apple tvOS 26. Support timeline
Official dates from the Apple tvOS release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 12 Sept 2022 | — |
| End of life | 18 Sept 2023 | 2.9 years ago |
| Latest release | 16.6 · 24 Jul 2023 | final |
Where to go from 16
Recommended target: Apple tvOS 26.
The newest actively supported branch is Apple tvOS 26 (latest release 26.6).
Frequently asked questions
Is Apple tvOS 16 still safe to use?
Apple tvOS 16 reached end of life on 18 Sept 2023, 1,056 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download Apple tvOS 16?
Yes — the final release (16.6) 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 tvOS 16 to?
Upgrade to Apple tvOS 26, the newest actively supported branch.