The iPhones will no longer be supported by the upcoming iOS 19 update, which is expected in September 2025
11:38, 09 Sep 2025Updated 13:43, 10 Sep 2025
iPhone Apple XR phones are set to no longer be supported by an operating system upgrade, according to reports(Image: Getty)
iPhone XR and XS users are being advised to consider upgrading their devices as reports suggest these models will not be supported by the forthcoming iOS 19 update, expected in September 2025.
This could mean that these phones may not receive new features or the latest security updates, potentially leaving them “stuck” on iOS 18 or earlier.
Users might need to invest in a newer model, such as an iPhone 11 or later, to continue receiving crucial software and security updates, which are vital for overall phone security and performance.
Reports also indicate that the seventh generation iPad, launched in September 2019 with Apple’s A10 Fusion chip, will also miss out on the upcoming iPadOS 19.
iOS 19 will be available for the following models according to reports:
- – iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, iPhone 11 Pro Max
- – iPhone 12, iPhone 12 Mini, iPhone 12 Pro, iPhone 12 Pro Max
- – iPhone 13, iPhone 13 Mini, iPhone 13 Pro, iPhone 13 Pro Max
- – iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Plus, iPhone 14 Pro, iPhone 14 Pro Max
- – iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Plus, iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max
- – iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro, iPhone 16 Pro Max, iPhone 16e
- – iPhone SE (2nd generation), iPhone SE (3rd generation)
According to Tech Advisor: “All of which means that the iPhone 11 range will be the oldest phones running on iOS 19. If you’re still running one of those vintage handsets, now might be the time to start saving up for an upgrade. We’re expecting to see the iPhone 17 Air introduce an exciting new option in late 2025, while the iPhone 18 has already been tipped for some serious camera upgrades in 2026.”
“Google and Samsung have guaranteed seven years of software support for their latest phones, the Google Pixel 9 and Samsung Galaxy S25. That’s exactly where the iPhone XS and iPhone XR will be at by the time September rolls around, and we’d expect Apple to continue offering security updates for a couple of years beyond that.
“All of which means that the iPhone 11 range will be the oldest phones running on iOS 19. If you’re still running one of those vintage handsets, now might be the time to start saving up for an upgrade. We’re expecting to see the iPhone 17 Air introduce an exciting new option in late 2025, while the iPhone 18 has already been tipped for some serious camera upgrades in 2026.”
For those considering trading in and upgrading, a recent study by iPhone recycling specialists Compare and Recycle reveals the iPhone 16 has shed 45% of its resale value in the first year – roughly £500 vanished in just 12 months.
However, the ‘Pro’ models are declining in value more gradually than non-Pro models, retaining 4% more worth.
Only 2% of iPhone owners upgrade annually, with most now holding off three years or longer before purchasing a new device.
Two-thirds (66%) of iPhone users cannot distinguish between previous models, underlining just how minimal the design changes have been in recent years. Antonia Hristov, Head of Marketing at Compare and Recycle, commented: “Frequent upgrades create an enormous amount of unnecessary waste, and our study shows that people are now keeping their devices longer, which is good news for both their wallets and the environment,”.
“With iPhone models looking similar in design each year, and having a lot of the same features, consumers don’t feel as pressured to keep up with the latest tech and are instead upgrading when they need to.”