iPhone 8

Likely ended (estimate)

Security updates likely ended . last security patch May 2026

Dates and sources

Dates and sources

The maker hasn’t announced an end date for this model, and there has been no new security patch for about 6 months since May 2026. That is longer than my 6-month rule for phones, so I estimate updates have stopped.

SourceApple (opens in a new tab)checked October 15, 2026

Key dates

Release
September 22, 2017
Last security patch
May 11, 2026 · version iOS 16.7.16
Estimated end
November 2026 · estimate

Firmware updates

Updates I found on the maker’s pages, from August 2024 to February 2026.

iOS 16.7.14
iOS 16.7.13
iOS 16.7.10

Record

  1. iOS 16.7.16: 1 fixed

    iOS 16.7.16 · checked November 13, 2026

    If you stay on iOS 15: install 15.7.1 or later.

  2. as of

    CVEs with no fix for this model: estimated 1266

    As of November 13, 2026, fixed on other devices, not in this device's updates: estimated 1266

    Show the list: As of November 13, 2026, fixed on other devices, not in this device's updates: estimated 1266

    Basis: The maker's advisory covers a model series or a version range instead of naming this exact model, so we assumed it applies to this model.

Sources

Replacements

Among phones still getting updates

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Until you replace it

  1. Check your iOS version: Settings → General → About. 16.7.16 or later has the fixes up to that version.
  2. Keep apps updated from the official store.
  3. Move banking and two-factor apps to a device that still gets updates when you can.

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