Iphone 3gs · Version Status
Iphone 3gs End of Life Date
Iphone 3gs end-of-life date, support status, and CVE risk. Data from endoflife.date and official vendor documentation.
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Iphone 3gs is past end of life. This version no longer receives security patches. 4460 days past EOL — migrate to a supported version immediately.
EOL Date
Feb 21, 2014
4460 days past EOL
Latest Release
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Standard release
Release Date
Jun 19, 2009
Iphone 3gs series
| Version | Latest | EOL Date | Status |
|---|
| 1 |
— |
Jun 20, 2010 |
EOL |
| 3g |
— |
Mar 3, 2011 |
EOL |
| → 3gs |
— |
Feb 21, 2014 |
EOL |
| 4 |
— |
Sep 17, 2014 |
EOL |
| 4s |
— |
Jul 22, 2019 |
EOL |
| 5 |
— |
Jul 22, 2019 |
EOL |
| 5s |
— |
Jan 23, 2023 |
EOL |
| 5c |
— |
Sep 19, 2017 |
EOL |
What does Iphone 3gs end of life mean?
When Iphone 3gs 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 Iphone 3gs past its EOL date creates a permanently growing attack surface that standard security tooling will not surface.
Migrate to Iphone 17e or implement compensating controls — network segmentation, enhanced monitoring, restricted access — while migration is underway.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does Iphone 3gs reach end of life?
Iphone 3gs reached end of life on February 21, 2014. This version is no longer receiving security patches.
Is Iphone 3gs still supported?
No. Iphone 3gs reached end of life on February 21, 2014 and is no longer receiving security patches.
What should I upgrade to from Iphone 3gs?
The recommended upgrade from Iphone 3gs is
Iphone 17e — the latest actively supported version. Check the
Iphone full timeline for all supported versions.
What are the security risks of running Iphone 3gs past EOL?
When Iphone 3gs 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 Iphone should migrate immediately or implement compensating controls.