iPod touch (7th generation)
Our verdict
Repurpose it.
Its update days are over. Its useful days aren’t.
I
Give it a job
A distraction-free music player — load it up and leave the phone behind.
II
Keep it off the open web
Without security updates, treat it as a single-purpose appliance rather than a daily browser.
III
Or let it go
Apple parts availability is winding down (vintage status). Trade-in value is modest — selling privately usually beats the quote.
VintageTops out at iOS 15.8.4.
Where to sell it
The record
Introduced
2019
Model identifier
iPod9,1
Chip
Apple A10 Fusion
Architecture
64-bit ARM
Latest official release
iOS 15.8.4
With OpenCore Patcher
Not applicable
Security updates
Ended — iOS 15 received its final security update in 2025 (last release 15.8.4).
Apple hardware status
Vintage — parts winding down
Data confidence
high
Common questions
What is the newest iOS for the iPod touch (7th generation)?
The iPod touch (7th generation) officially tops out at iOS 15.8.4.
Is the iPod touch (7th generation) still getting security updates?
No. Ended — iOS 15 received its final security update in 2025 (last release 15.8.4).
Is the iPod touch (7th 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 vintage · task1_models.csv says current. We use: vintage.
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