Iphone 5c · Version Status
Iphone 5c End of Life Date
Iphone 5c end-of-life date, support status, and CVE risk. Data from endoflife.date and official vendor documentation.
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Iphone 5c is past end of life. This version no longer receives security patches. 3154 days past EOL — migrate to a supported version immediately.
EOL Date
Sep 19, 2017
3154 days past EOL
Latest Release
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Standard release
Release Date
Sep 20, 2013
Iphone 5c 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 5c end of life mean?
When Iphone 5c 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 5c 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 5c reach end of life?
Iphone 5c reached end of life on September 19, 2017. This version is no longer receiving security patches.
Is Iphone 5c still supported?
No. Iphone 5c reached end of life on September 19, 2017 and is no longer receiving security patches.
What should I upgrade to from Iphone 5c?
The recommended upgrade from Iphone 5c 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 5c past EOL?
When Iphone 5c 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.