Obsolete iOS devices will no longer receive iOS updates or support from Apple for repairs. Any of these devices that are still operating will no longer be secure and if targeted by bad actors and unpatched security holes hacked, all of the information stored on them will most likely be compromised.
What this means: Users should stop moving money, paying bills, or banking on these devices and relying on them for any critical work functions.
These devices are considered OBSOLETE:
iPhone
iPhone 3G (China mainland) 8GB
iPhone 3G 8GB, 16GB
iPhone 3GS (China mainland) 16GB, 32GB
iPhone 3GS (8GB)
iPhone 3GS 16GB, 32GB
iPhone 4 CDMA
iPhone 4 CDMA (8GB)
iPhone 4 16GB, 32GB
iPhone 4 GSM (8GB), Black
iPhone 4S
iPhone 4S (8GB)
iPhone 5C
iPhone 5S
iPhone 6
iPhone 6 Plus
iPhone 6s (32GB)
iPhone 6s Plus (32GB)
iPhone SE
iPad Air Wi-Fi
iPad Air Wi-Fi + Cellular
iPad Air Wi-Fi + Cellular (TD LTE)
iPad Air 2 Wi-Fi
iPad Air 2 Wi-Fi + Cellular
iPad mini Wi-Fi, 16GB, Gray
iPad mini Wi-Fi + Cellular, 16GB, Gray
iPad mini Wi-Fi + Cellular, MM, 16GB, Gray
iPad mini Wi-Fi
iPad mini Wi-Fi + Cellular
iPad mini Wi-Fi + Cellular (MM)
iPad mini 2 Wi-Fi
iPad mini 2 Wi-Fi + 4G, GSM + CDMA
iPad mini 3 Wi-Fi
iPad mini 3 Wi-Fi + Cellular
iPad mini 3 Wi-Fi + Cellular (TD-LTE)
iPad [original]
iPad 3G
iPad (3rd generation) Wi-Fi
iPad (3rd generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular
iPad (3rd generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular (VZ)
iPad (4th generation) Wi-Fi
iPad (4th generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular
iPad (4th generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular (MM)
iPad (5th generation) Wi-Fi
iPad (5th generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular
iPad Wi-Fi
iPad Wi-Fi + 3G
iPad Wi-Fi + 4G
iPad Wi-Fi + 4G (Verizon)
iPad 2 Wi-Fi
iPad 2 Wi-Fi + 3G
iPad 2 Wi-Fi + 3G (Verizon)
iPad Pro 9.7-inch Wi-Fi
iPad Pro 9.7-inch Wi-Fi + Cellular
iPad Pro 12.9-inch Wi-Fi
iPad Pro 12.9-inch Wi-Fi + Cellular
iPad Pro 12.9-inch (2nd generation) Wi-Fi
iPad Pro 12.9-inch (2nd generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular
Vintage iOS devices are still partially supported and still receive iOS updates to patch security holes. They can still be repaired for now but parts are becoming difficult to source.
What this means: These devices may still be used for critical work functions for now but may need to be replaced in a year or two. Should one of these devices fail, users may want to consider getting it replaced with a new device rather than attempting to fix it.
These devices are VINTAGE:
iPhone 4 (8GB)
iPhone 5
iPhone 6s (16GB, 64GB, 128GB)
iPhone 6s Plus
iPhone 7
iPhone 7 Plus
iPhone 7 (PRODUCT)RED™
iPhone 8 (64GB, 128GB, 256GB)
iPhone 8 (PRODUCT)RED™
iPhone 8 Plus (64GB, 256GB)
iPhone 8 Plus (PRODUCT)RED™
iPhone X
iPhone XS
iPhone XS Max
iPhone 11 Pro Max
iPad Air Cellular
iPad Air Cellular (TD LTE)
iPad mini 4 Wi-Fi
iPad mini 4 Wi-Fi + Cellular
iPad Pro 10.5-inch Wi-Fi
iPad Pro 10.5-inch, Wi-Fi + Cellular
iPad Pro 11-inch Wi-Fi
iPad Pro 11-inch Wi-Fi + Cellular
iPad Pro 12.9-inch (3rd Generation) Wi-Fi
iPad Pro 12.9 inch (3rd Generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular
iPad Wi-Fi + 4G, CDMA
iPad Wi-Fi + 4G, GSM
iPad (6th generation) Wi-Fi
iPad (6th generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular
Apple maintains a full list of all obsolete and vintage equipment here:
https://support.apple.com/en-us/102772
News sources:
Check Your iPhone Now—These Models Will No Longer Receive Updates
https://www.forbes.com/sites/kateoflahertyuk/2025/12/05/check-your-iphone-now-these-models-will-no-longer-receive-updates/
2025: The Full List of Obsolete iPhones
https://applescoop.org/story/2025-the-full-list-of-obsolete-apple-iphones
These Apple Devices Won’t Get Software Updates Anymore
https://lifehacker.com/tech/these-apple-devices-wont-get-software-updates-anymore