Apple TV 4K (1st generation)
Our verdict
Carry on.
It’s fully supported. There’s nothing to rescue.
I
Keep using it
It runs tvOS 26 and receives every security update Apple ships.
II
When the time comes
Apple parts availability is winding down (vintage status). Trade-in value is modest — selling privately usually beats the quote.
VintageTops out at tvOS 26.
Where to sell it
The record
Introduced
2017
Model identifier
AppleTV6,2
Chip
Apple A10X Fusion
Architecture
64-bit ARM
Latest official release
tvOS 26
With OpenCore Patcher
Not applicable
Security updates
Current — receiving all updates on tvOS 26.
Apple hardware status
Vintage — parts winding down
Data confidence
high, sources disagree (see footnotes)
Common questions
What is the newest tvOS for the Apple TV 4K (1st generation)?
The Apple TV 4K (1st generation) officially tops out at tvOS 26.
Is the Apple TV 4K (1st generation) still getting security updates?
Yes — it runs the current release and receives every security update Apple ships.
Is the Apple TV 4K (1st generation) vintage or obsolete?
Apple classifies it as vintage: parts and service are winding down but may still be available.
The fine print
a
apple_device_models_2013_present.csv says tvOS 26 · task1_models.csv says tvOS 18.6. We use: tvOS 26.
b
apple_device_models_2013_present.csv says vintage · task1_models.csv says current. We use: vintage.
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