When Will Support for iOS 15 End?

If you own an iPhone 6s, iPhone 6s Plus, iPhone SE, iPhone 7, or iPhone 7 Plus, you might be wondering when software support for your device might end. In this guide, we’ll help you set proper expectations.

In the months since the release of iOS 17, Apple’s pushed new iOS 15 software to these models. The releases have been very sporadic and that trend will continue in the months ahead.

iOS 15.8.2 is the latest upgrade for these iPhones and there’s a chance it serves as the final release. There’s also a chance new iOS 15 software rolls out in 2024.

When Will Support for iOS 15 End?

We expect iOS 15 to continue to get patched at least until iOS 18 is released for the iPhone in the fall. After that, we may see support for iOS 15 end.

Apple typically keeps iPhones updated with software releases for seven years or longer. The iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus are both eight years old and they, alongside the original iPhone SE, are the longest supported iPhones.

Eventually, they will stop receiving updates and 2024 may be the year it finally ends. Apple hasn’t confirmed and we won’t know for sure until September.

If iOS 15 support does continue beyond September, we’d expect software releases for these iPhones to become more sporadic than they already are.

Since the release of iOS 17 back in September, Apple’s only released three versions of iOS 15: iOS 15.8, iOS 15.8.1, and iOS 15.8.2.

It’s clear development has slowed to a crawl and it’s only a matter of time before it stops completely. And if it does end this year, owners of iOS 15-powered models should consider an upgrade to a newer iPhone model.