Hello Apple community.
I am looking to renew my mobile phone contract for another two years with my current phone iPhone Se. It currently has iOS 14.1 installed. Will my phone be safe to use (hence still receive support) up to November 2022. I first had the phone new in 2018/19.
That’s great thank you. Does that mean if I don’t have any support after fall 2021, then I am open the mobile hacking threats etc. Or am I still safe to use.
If it is a model SE 1st generation, I think it won't accept new operating systems.
If it is a model SE 2nd generation (2020), no problem.
But I'm not sure I can understand your question. Are you talking about your mobile carrier plan? If yes, you can change your device whenver you want. What are your doubts?
Giulio
I was thinking of keeping my iPhone Se for another 2 years. I got it end of 2018. So I think it must be first generation. Therefore from what you are saying, I won’t get support in 2021 and 2022. Therefore to keep safe from hackers, I would be wise to change my mobile to something newer.
The real problem is that you got that SE 1st generation at the end of 2018, but that device was firstly released on March 2016. That's why I think that your device won't receive new operating systems like iOS 15 or 16 (generally released during fall season of every year).
But, since your iPhone SE is still supporting iOS 14, you are okay untill 2021 fall. After that date, it doesn't mean that you cannot use that device. It will keep on working, but perhaps without iOS updates.
And you can subscribe a contract with your carrier, asking them what happens if you decide to change your device before the contract ends (I believe that, if you decide to stay with that same carrier, nothing will happen).
Regards
Giulio
Generally, security patches are released also later. Apple stopped releasing iOS 12 updates about 1 year ago, but just 15 days ago they released a security version (12.4.9) for devices that cannot support iOS 13 (iPhones 5s, 6, 6+ or iPads Mini 2-3 and iPad Air). From this point of view, rest assured.
Regards
Giulio
That’s everything answered. You have been brilliant. Have a great day.
My pleasure.
Have a great day as well, and take care.
Giulio
iPhone Se iOS 14.1 support
