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19 years of iPhone updates
How long every iPhone generation has been supported, from the original iPhone to the iPhone 17.
iPhones typically get 6–8 years of major iOS updates, and Apple often extends support for years more with security patches — the iPhone 6s reached about 11 years of total support.
Key findings
- Major iOS support usually runs 6–8 years per generation.
- The iPhone 6s (2015) still received a security update in May 2026 (iOS 15.8.8) — about 11 years of support.
- Recent models (iPhone XS and later) remain on ongoing or projected support.
Explore the data
Coverage: Jan 1, 2007 – Aug 1, 2026 · Worldwide
Sources
Primary source
Apple Support & official documentation
Apple
iOS update and security documentation
Accessed Aug 14, 2026
Original graphic credited to techpill.de. Numbers for current models are ongoing / projected.
Methodology
Support windows combine major iOS version support and subsequent security updates for each iPhone generation, based on Apple Support and official documentation, as of August 2026. Figures for current models are ongoing or projected.
What this does not show
‘Support’ combines major iOS updates and later security updates. Timelines for current models are ongoing or projected and may change with future Apple announcements.
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Attribution
Graphic by Chartive Editorial, using data from Apple Support & official documentation
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