Apple cannot even get security updates right. Mine went to a blank screen after I selected the update. Went back to General and selected updates again and it showed the update being downloaded. This is what happens when one starts relying on the poorly implemented SwiftUI library.
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Apple Issues Rare iOS 18 Security Update to Protect Against DarkSword Exploit
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LizKat
macrumors 604
It’s showing up on my wife’s 12 mini. Make sure he’s scrolling down on the whole page and not just the text box describing 26. What I can’t seem to do is update via iTunes as I prefer non vector updates. Ill see if I can find a guide for previous versions, maybe someone figured this out already. But beggars can’t be choosers.
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turbineseaplane
macrumors Penryn
I would love for them to make software of a quality that we all WANT to use it.
Instead they spend more time going to inordinate lengths to rope a dope users into a "whoopsie" one way "upgrade".
^^BIGMac
macrumors 6502a
apple should make IPSW's available for all versions of the software than can run on your phone. for example, my iPhone 13 originally shipped with iOS 15. there is no reason I shouldn't be able to install 15, 16, 17, 18 or 26. I'd go back to 17 if I could
turbineseaplane
macrumors Penryn
Especially true once things become super vintage and one might just want to put old/OG versions on a given device.
My XS Max has the original 18.7.7 from last month. Trying to update to the new 18.7.7 and it’s failing in the verification process stating verification temporarily unavailable. Anyone else see this failure?
zorinlynx
macrumors G3
Updated, then switched back to iOS 18 beta stream to get rid of the 26 update notification. Running great!
I wonder if this is Apple silently acknowledging they f-ed up a bit when liquid glass, and we might see some refinements to make it better in iOS 27? I really hope so. I do eventually want to move forward; can't stay behind forever and at some point I'll be replacing this phone!
I wonder if this is Apple silently acknowledging they f-ed up a bit when liquid glass, and we might see some refinements to make it better in iOS 27? I really hope so. I do eventually want to move forward; can't stay behind forever and at some point I'll be replacing this phone!
rui no onna
Contributor
I'm sure Apple will refine the new UI. iOS 7 went way too far into minimalism (barely readable fonts and super inefficient use of screen space) and we saw several refinements with each new update.
I7guy
macrumors Westmere
Same. My guess is that you are on the latest version already. Delete the download and you’re good to go. This download imo is meant for those who can update to iOS 26.
LizKat
macrumors 604
That's what I am thinking. that for my XR, the already installed .7 (22H333) is fine.
Heteric
macrumors newbie
They forgot to sign the new build 22H340(18.7.7), right now it is only possible to update to 22H333(18.7.7) for Xr, Xs, Xs Max using .ipsw file
PatrixUSA
macrumors member
great point reason077, thank you
so fatlouie, when you check the version of 18.7.7 you're running, it doesn't have the apple intelligence option at all, not just turned off, but not even there?
so am i to understand that there are different versions of iOS 18, one for apple intelligence compatible hardware devices and one for non-compatiable hardware devices?
FatLouie
macrumors 6502a
On the 15+, I could not find anything Apple Intelligence; usually, it is coupled with Siri in Settings. On the iPad Pro M4, in Settings, there is the "Apple Intelligence & Siri" setting. Both devices are on 18.7.7.
As I recall, the 15+ is excluded from AI due to memory limitations.
TheIntruder
macrumors 68020
I discovered this the hard way, after multiple failures to update my XS from 17.7.x to 18.7.7.
First multiple failed OTA updates, then a failed IPSW update because it wouldn't verify, was unavailable, or other excuse.
Urgent, backported update, encourage everyone to do so, but fail to make sure it actually works, including the most powerful Sword of Damocles it hangs over users.
Good thing the phone just serves in a backup role.
Edit: Works now. Feel free to try again.
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otetzone
macrumors regular
My main concern aside from UI and UX arise from the battery life impact. I'm not ready to sacrifice my phone's battery life for 'supposed' and mostly unneeded features and 'security threats'. Those have been around since the Superman died. They should release some 26-only hardware that I wouldn't be able to live without and then and only then I'd consider my options. I am fine with battery life I'm having at the moment on iOS 18 and it goes just fine with Sequoia.
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That was an old comment but this is one instance I'd be happy for them to just continue to show me how wrong I was about that forever.
Also this one was a politically sensitive patch, just like the last one. I wouldn't count on them changing their policy on this.