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Apple tvOSEnd of Life (EOL) Dates & Support Status
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Operating SystemsLatest Version: 27.0Latest Release: Sep 14, 2026
tvOS is Apple's operating system for Apple TV, providing apps and entertainment experiences.
Support summary
Apple tvOS currently has supported cycles. Track the next EOL date and validate upgrades before your change window.
What do EOL and support statuses mean?Next EOL
No announced EOL date is currently listed.
Supported cycles
1
0 lts
Versions
12
Latest Version
27.0
Active Support
1
EOL
11
Lifecycle Timeline
Sep 19, 2017As of Sep 27, 2026
27Active · Date not announced
26EOL · Sep 14, 2026
18EOL · Sep 15, 2025
17EOL · Sep 16, 2024
16EOL · Sep 18, 2023
15EOL · Sep 12, 2022
14EOL · Sep 20, 2021
13EOL · Sep 16, 2020
12EOL · Sep 24, 2019
11EOL · Sep 17, 2018
ActiveSecurityEOLHistorical phase unknown
Bars show history up to the snapshot date. Gray intervals lack dated support boundaries; arrows indicate an unannounced EOL date, not a support guarantee.
Versions
| Release | Release Date | Active Support | EOL | Latest Version | LTS | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 | Sep 14, 2026 | Maintained | Date not announced | 27.0 | No | Active |
| 26 | Sep 15, 2025 | Ended | Sep 14, 2026 | 26.6 | No | EOL |
| 18 | Sep 16, 2024 | Ended | Sep 15, 2025 | 18.6 | No | EOL |
| 17 | Sep 18, 2023 | Ended | Sep 16, 2024 | 17.6.1 | No | EOL |
| 16 | Sep 12, 2022 | Ended | Sep 18, 2023 | 16.6 | No | EOL |
| 15 | Sep 20, 2021 | Ended | Sep 12, 2022 | 15.6 | No | EOL |
| 14 | Sep 16, 2020 | Ended | Sep 20, 2021 | 14.7 | No | EOL |
| 13 | Sep 24, 2019 | Ended | Sep 16, 2020 | 13.4.8 | No | EOL |
| 12 | Sep 17, 2018 | Ended | Sep 24, 2019 | 12.4.1 | No | EOL |
| 11 | Sep 19, 2017 | Ended | Sep 17, 2018 | 11.4.1 | No | EOL |
| 10 | Sep 13, 2016 | Ended | Sep 19, 2017 | 10.2.2 | No | EOL |
| 9 | Oct 29, 2015 | Ended | Sep 13, 2016 | 9.2.2 | No | EOL |
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Which versions of Apple tvOS have reached end of life?
The following Apple tvOS versions have reached end of life and no longer receive security updates: 26, 18, 17, 16, 15, 14, 13, 12 (and 3 more). It is recommended to upgrade to a supported version.
Is it safe to continue using Apple tvOS 26?
Apple tvOS 26 has reached end of life and no longer receives security patches or bug fixes. Continuing to use it may expose your systems to known vulnerabilities. We strongly recommend upgrading to a supported version.
What is the latest version of Apple tvOS?
The latest version of Apple tvOS is 27.0, released in the 27 release cycle.
How many versions of Apple tvOS are currently supported?
Apple tvOS currently has 1 actively supported version(s): 27.
When does Apple tvOS 27 reach end of life?
Apple tvOS 27 does not have a specific end-of-life date announced yet.
What should I do when Apple tvOS reaches end of life?
When a Apple tvOS version reaches end of life, you should: 1) Plan your migration to a supported version as soon as possible. 2) Review the release notes for breaking changes. 3) Test your applications thoroughly in a staging environment. 4) Update your dependencies to ensure compatibility with the new version.