iPhone XS

No end date

No end date announced yet . estimated end May 2027

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Dates and sources

Dates and sources

SourceApple (opens in a new tab)checked November 11, 2026

Key dates

Release
September 21, 2018
Last security patch
November 9, 2026 · version iOS 18.7.12
End of support
No end date
Estimated end
May 2027 · estimate
Marked “Likely ended (estimate)” if no update by then

Firmware updates

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

iOS 18.7.6
iOS 18.7.4
iOS 18.6.1
iOS 18.2.1
iOS 17.6.1
iOS 17.5.1
iOS 17.3.1

Record

  1. iOS 18.7.12: 6 fixed

    iOS 18.7.12 · checked November 13, 2026

    If you stay on iOS 17: install 17.7.2 or later.

  2. as of

    Fixed on other devices, not in this device's updates: estimated 485

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    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

What to do now

  1. Install the latest update: Settings → General → Software Update.
  2. Turn on automatic updates: Settings → General → Software Update → Automatic Updates.
  3. Check your iOS version: Settings → General → About. 18.7.12 or later has the fixes up to that version.
  4. Use a screen lock and review app permissions.
  5. Install apps only from the official store.

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