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Apple iPhone 5S
Apple iPhone 5S no longer receives software updates. Using it online means no more security patches — fine as a spare, risky as a daily driver.
Updates ended2023-01-23
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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 iPhone 5S. 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 iPhone 5S in detail
How many years of updates does the Apple iPhone 5S get?
Released in September 2013, the Apple iPhone 5S received security patches until January 2023: 9 years and 4 months in total.
Among the 21 Apple phones in our database, 18 were supported for less time and 2 for longer. The median is 7 years and 7 months.
Across all brands, the median for phones is 4 years.
The last patch came out 3 years and 9 months ago.
Can I keep using the Apple iPhone 5S?
Yes, it still works. But every security hole found after January 2023 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 phones
| Device | Updates until | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Apple iPhone 18 ProSee on Amazon ↗ | ≥ 2031-09-18 | Guaranteed support |
| Apple iPhone 18 Pro MaxSee on Amazon ↗ | ≥ 2031-09-18 | Guaranteed support |
| Apple iPhone 17eSee on Amazon ↗ | ≥ 2031-03-11 | Guaranteed support |
| Apple iPhone 17See on Amazon ↗ | ≥ 2030-09-19 | Guaranteed support |
| Apple iPhone AirSee on Amazon ↗ | ≥ 2030-09-19 | Guaranteed support |
| Apple iPhone 17 ProSee on Amazon ↗ | ≥ 2030-09-19 | Guaranteed support |
| Apple iPhone 17 Pro MaxSee on Amazon ↗ | ≥ 2030-09-19 | Guaranteed support |
| Apple iPhone 16eSee on Amazon ↗ | ≥ 2030-02-28 | Guaranteed support |