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Apple iPad (5th generation)
The Apple iPad (5th generation) no longer gets new major versions of iPadOS, but Apple still patches iPadOS 16: latest version 16.7.16, released on May 11, 2026. endoflife.date puts the end at May 11, 2026; the patches released since say otherwise. Apple does not announce when this branch will stop.
Last patch2026-05-11
How to update your Apple device →
Source: official documentation · compiled with the open endoflife.date dataset · methodology
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The Apple iPad (5th generation) in detail
How many years of updates does the Apple iPad (5th generation) get?
This model came out in March 2017, 9 years and 7 months ago.
It cannot go past iPadOS 16, but Apple still publishes patches for that branch. The latest, iPadOS 16.7.16, came out on May 11, 2026.
Do I need to do anything with my Apple iPad (5th generation)?
Install iPadOS 16.7.16 if you have not already. Replacing it is not urgent, but plan for it: Apple does not say how long it will keep patching iPadOS 16, and the end will come without notice.
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 |