{"id":248999,"date":"2025-11-07T09:01:16","date_gmt":"2025-11-07T09:01:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/248999\/"},"modified":"2025-11-07T09:01:16","modified_gmt":"2025-11-07T09:01:16","slug":"urgent-iphone-update-for-users-who-dont-want-ios-26","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/248999\/","title":{"rendered":"Urgent iPhone Update For Users Who Don\u2019t Want iOS 26"},"content":{"rendered":"

Apple has just released iOS 18.7.2, a full two days after iOS 26.1 landed. Is this the last call for iOS 26 resisters? Here\u2019s what\u2019s in it and how to get it. <\/p>\n

\"New<\/p>\n

Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max<\/p>\n

Getty Images<\/p>\n

Last year, when iOS 18.1 was released in late October 2024, iOS 17.7.1 came alongside. Three weeks later, iOS 17.7.2 appeared, but support stopped then for devices which could run the next software. <\/p>\n

The need for bug fixes could mean there\u2019ll be iOS 18.7.2, but if not, this is likely the last iOS 18 security update, assuming the company follows last year\u2019s policy of moving compatible phones to the latest operating system a couple of months after release. <\/p>\n

Apple wants everyone on iOS 26 if the phone can handle it. <\/p>\n

ForbesApple Releases iOS 26.1 For iPhone: Urgent Update With New Features And Fixes For All UsersBy David Phelan<\/a><\/p>\n

The only difference in strategy might come from the fact that last year, every phone that was compatible with iOS 17 was also compatible with iOS 18. This year, the iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max and iPhone XR were left behind on iOS 18, so Apple may support iOS 18 for longer. <\/p>\n

However, in previous years, the x.7.2 release was the final version available to devices which also supported the newer OS. In other words, after this release, it\u2019s probable that iOS 18 updates won\u2019t be made available to iPhone 11 series or later, only iOS 26, though security updates will be offered exclusively to iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max and iPhone XR users.<\/p>\n

Which iPhones Can Run iOS 18.7.2?<\/p>\n

This update, however, is available to the latest iPhones. Altogether, all iPhones from the iPhone XS, XS Max and XR right up to the latest iPhone 17 series and iPhone Air are capable of receiving and running iOS 18.7.2.<\/p>\n

How To Get It<\/p>\n

It\u2019s straightforward to upgrade: open the iPhone Settings app, then choose General, followed by Software Update. Next, click on Download and Install, and you\u2019ll be good to go shortly. On my iPhone 17 Pro, it weighs 755MB, smaller than the recent iOS 26.1 update.<\/p>\n

What\u2019s In The Release<\/p>\n

There are more than 25 security fixes in the new release, with issues affecting Find My, Safari, Notes, Mail and Camera. <\/p>\n

Which Should You Choose?<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re still keen not to install iOS 26, then you should definitely upgrade to iOS 18.7.2 for all these security fixes. But, be warned, it\u2019s probably your last chance to stay up to date without going all in on iOS 26.<\/p>\n

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