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Apple iPad (3rd generation)
Apple iPad (3rd generation) no longer receives software updates. Using it online means no more security patches — fine as a spare, risky as a daily driver.
Updates ended2019-07-22
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Source: official documentation · compiled with the open endoflife.date dataset · methodology
This device has expired. Now what?
No more security updates will ever arrive for the Apple iPad (3rd generation). If it's your daily phone, the safest move is to replace it — ideally with a model that stays supported for years. The old one still makes a fine offline camera, alarm clock or backup device.
The Apple iPad (3rd generation) in detail
How many years of updates does the Apple iPad (3rd generation) get?
Released in March 2012, the Apple iPad (3rd generation) received security patches until July 2019: 7 years and 4 months in total.
Among the 18 Apple tablets in our database, 5 were supported for less time and 12 for longer. The median is 8 years and 8 months.
Across all brands, the median for tablets is 6 years.
The last patch came out 7 years and 3 months ago.
Can I keep using the Apple iPad (3rd generation)?
Yes, it still works. But every security hole found after July 2019 stays open. For daily use with banking, messaging and passwords, a supported device is the safer choice. As a spare without your main accounts (alarm clock, music player, camera), it's still useful. Do a factory reset before you give it away or recycle it.
Other Apple tablets
| Device | Updates until | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Apple iPad Air 11-inch (M4)See on Amazon ↗ | ≥ 2031-03-11 | Guaranteed support |
| Apple iPad Air 13-inch (M4)See on Amazon ↗ | ≥ 2031-03-11 | Guaranteed support |
| Apple iPad Pro 11-inch (M5)See on Amazon ↗ | ≥ 2030-10-22 | Guaranteed support |
| Apple iPad Pro 13-inch (M5)See on Amazon ↗ | ≥ 2030-10-22 | Guaranteed support |
| Apple iPad (A16)See on Amazon ↗ | ≥ 2030-03-12 | Guaranteed support |
| Apple iPad Air 11-inch (M3)See on Amazon ↗ | ≥ 2030-03-12 | Guaranteed support |
| Apple iPad Air 13-inch (M3)See on Amazon ↗ | ≥ 2030-03-12 | Guaranteed support |
| Apple iPad Mini (A17 Pro)See on Amazon ↗ | ≥ 2029-10-23 | Guaranteed support |