Just proves how REALLY bad this Darkshiddd really is..this isn’t something they’re doing to be nice.
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Apple Issues Rare iOS 18 Security Update to Protect Against DarkSword Exploit
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addamas
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Parowdy
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I bet it’s mainly for enterprise users. They have long stopped caring what any normal user deems necessary, like a consistent UI.
winxmac
macrumors 68020
It just proves that many users decided to stay on iOS 18.x and older because of how bad iOS 26.x turned out to be, and the promise of Apple intelligence and the new Siri still has not been a reality. Even if I have a compatible device, I would not download Apple intelligence features.
otetzone
macrumors regular
As another user moving up form 18.7.3 on 16e is seems to be a blessing in terms of certificates which have been limited to January 2027.
However, these days you never know seeing how agressively Apple pushes 26 everything on their users.
I mean, I'm glad it's official. And yet I wouldn't hold my breath for that one day certificates gotten expired.
I mean, what would prevent them from signing iOS18 certificates expired in a couple of years for 26-capable iOS devices?
I realize this mights sound like some kind of paranoia but I completely lost trust with Apple. It's just there's no one better than them in their eco-system. Yet it doesn't mean they're not acting being nasty once in a while.
However, these days you never know seeing how agressively Apple pushes 26 everything on their users.
I mean, I'm glad it's official. And yet I wouldn't hold my breath for that one day certificates gotten expired.
I mean, what would prevent them from signing iOS18 certificates expired in a couple of years for 26-capable iOS devices?
I realize this mights sound like some kind of paranoia but I completely lost trust with Apple. It's just there's no one better than them in their eco-system. Yet it doesn't mean they're not acting being nasty once in a while.
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WarmWinterHat
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Are there any corporations still on 18? My company updated my se 2022 pretty quickly because the new 16e models they were buying already had iOS 26 preinstalled, and they want to keep everyone on the same version.
It's on 26.3.1. No ETA for 26.4.
klasma
macrumors G4
The (additional) good thing is that we have some assurance now that a security issue can’t be that bad if Apple isn’t providing updates for devices on older versions.
HouseLannister
macrumors 68040
Thank you! Fully updated and switched back to the iOS 18 beta channel to block Liquid Glass.
Kinda wild Apple was willing to gamble its sterling reputation for security to push iOS26.
scsskid
macrumors member
they really dont make it easy, who will find this if not really looking for it
thank you for the hint
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WarmWinterHat
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Maybe those hackers can help some of the unfortunate souls that upgraded iOS 26 move back to 18. 😉
They won’t. As soon as people forget about this it will be back to the old policy. Apple never uses a carrot when a stick will do.
August West
macrumors 6502a
Not showing up on my 13PM either.
Edit. Turning off public betas allowed it to show up down below the huge upgrade to iOS 26.4 promo.
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thadoggfather
macrumors P6
juggling act: they were stuck in a rock and a hard place.
Thank you DarkSword for continued iOS 18 support on IOS 26 capable devices. Without you, we wouldn't see this.
Let's appreciate small gestures. On their 100th anniversary they'll allow us to downgrade iOS.
winxmac
macrumors 68020
Technically, you can downgrade but only to the previous release and for a limited time [usually within 7 days after the latest release].
I also want to downgrade to a version released so many years ago but Apple only allows it on macOS.
addamas
macrumors 65816
It will be interesting to see what they do if there is a need for a 18.7.8 in the future.
Not without completely wiping your device and restoring in DFU to a recovery image. So, no.
I randomly searched to see if there was any updates on if it’s worth upgrading to iOS 26 and saw a new 18 update. And seeing everyone else clutching to iOS 18 gives me reason to continue to pause. My 13 pro is working great and I don’t want to see it get screwed up anytime soon.
winxmac
macrumors 68020
There is no full iPSW for iPhone 11 and newer so no.
I just checked https://developer.apple.com/download/os/
I see it on my iPhone 13. Downloading and installing now. iOS 18 forever!