Ipad 3 · Version Status
Ipad 3 End of Life Date
Ipad 3 end-of-life date, support status, and CVE risk. Data from endoflife.date and official vendor documentation.
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Ipad 3 is past end of life. This version no longer receives security patches. 2483 days past EOL — migrate to a supported version immediately.
EOL Date
Jul 22, 2019
2483 days past EOL
Latest Release
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Standard release
Release Date
Mar 16, 2012
Ipad 3 series
| Version | Latest | EOL Date | Status |
|---|
| 1 |
— |
Sep 19, 2012 |
EOL |
| 2 |
— |
Jul 22, 2019 |
EOL |
| → 3 |
— |
Jul 22, 2019 |
EOL |
| 4 |
— |
Jul 22, 2019 |
EOL |
| mini-1 |
— |
Jul 22, 2019 |
EOL |
| air-1 |
— |
Jan 23, 2023 |
EOL |
| mini-2 |
— |
Jan 23, 2023 |
EOL |
| air-2 |
— |
Sep 16, 2024 |
EOL |
What does Ipad 3 end of life mean?
When Ipad 3 reaches end of life, the maintainers stop issuing security patches for this version. CVEs discovered after the EOL date are publicly disclosed on the National Vulnerability Database with no patch available. Exploit code frequently appears on GitHub within days of disclosure.
The CVE blind spot: Most vulnerability scanners check for known CVEs but do not flag the ongoing accumulation of unpatched vulnerabilities in EOL software versions. Running Ipad 3 past its EOL date creates a permanently growing attack surface that standard security tooling will not surface.
Migrate to Ipad pro-8-11 or implement compensating controls — network segmentation, enhanced monitoring, restricted access — while migration is underway.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does Ipad 3 reach end of life?
Ipad 3 reached end of life on July 22, 2019. This version is no longer receiving security patches.
Is Ipad 3 still supported?
No. Ipad 3 reached end of life on July 22, 2019 and is no longer receiving security patches.
What should I upgrade to from Ipad 3?
The recommended upgrade from Ipad 3 is
Ipad pro-8-11 — the latest actively supported version. Check the
Ipad full timeline for all supported versions.
What are the security risks of running Ipad 3 past EOL?
When Ipad 3 reaches end of life, the maintainers stop issuing security patches. Any CVEs disclosed after the EOL date accumulate with no remediation path. Most vulnerability scanners do not flag this — it is the CVE blind spot. Organizations running EOL Ipad should migrate immediately or implement compensating controls.