Compatibility

Can I Update?

Choose your device to find out what software it came with and the newest version it supports. Want the full list of compatible devices instead? Visit Supported Devices.

Apple Watch

Apple Watch Ultra 4Apple Watch Ultra 42026
Apple Watch Series 12Apple Watch Series 122026
Apple Watch Ultra 3Apple Watch Ultra 32025
Apple Watch Series 11Apple Watch Series 112025
Apple Watch SE (3rd generation)Apple Watch SE (3rd generation)2025
Apple Watch Series 10Apple Watch Series 102024
Apple Watch Ultra 2Apple Watch Ultra 22023
Apple Watch Series 9Apple Watch Series 92023
Apple Watch UltraApple Watch Ultra2022
Apple Watch Series 8Apple Watch Series 82022
Apple Watch SE (2nd generation)Apple Watch SE (2nd generation)2022
Apple Watch Series 7Apple Watch Series 72021
Apple Watch Series 6Apple Watch Series 62020
Apple Watch SE (1st generation)Apple Watch SE (1st generation)2020
Apple Watch Series 5Apple Watch Series 52019
Apple Watch Series 4Apple Watch Series 42018
Apple Watch Series 3Apple Watch Series 32017
Apple Watch Series 2Apple Watch Series 22016
Apple Watch Series 1Apple Watch Series 12016
Apple Watch (1st generation)Apple Watch (1st generation)2015

About this tool

Every iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch ships with a specific version of iOS, iPadOS or watchOS, and every model eventually reaches a final software version that Apple stops updating. The list above shows both numbers for each device, along with its chip, release date and model identifier. Select any device to see the full details.

Frequently asked questions

How do I know which iPhone or iPad I have?

On iPhone and iPad, open Settings → General → About and look at Model Name. The Model Number shown there matches the model identifier listed for each device.

What does "shipped with" mean?

It is the version of iOS, iPadOS or watchOS that was preinstalled when the device first went on sale. "Updates to" is the newest version that model can currently install.

My device can't install the latest version — why?

Apple drops older models from each major release when the hardware can no longer support new features. Once a device stops receiving major updates it may still get security updates for a while, but it will not move to the next major version.

Can I install the beta on an older device?

Only if the model is on Apple's compatibility list for that release. Check the Supported Devices page to see which models are eligible for the current betas.

See Supported Devices for the full compatibility list of the current betas.