Apple to Issue Rare iOS 18 Software Update for DarkSword Exploit

[klasma]

It’s not out yet, and Apple would not do April fools for a security update

The question is if Wired would.

 

[mac-ski]

18.7.7 still only lists the expected devices (iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, iPhone XR, iPad 7th generation) on Apple's update list.

About the security content of iOS 18.7.7 and iPadOS 18.7.7 - Apple Support

About the security content of iOS 18.7.7 and iPadOS 18.7.7

support.apple.com

 

[vanishing]

Here it is, you go first

 

[HouseLannister]

Apple releases rare iOS 18 update for all iPhone users, update now - 9to5Mac

Apple has released a rare iOS 18 update to patch a spreading exploit for all iPhone users still running iOS 18.

9to5mac.com

 

[winxmac]

496.7 MB iOS 18.7.7 on iPhone 11 Pro Max running iOS 18.7 [OTA]

As of this time, no full iPSW yet.

https://developer.apple.com/download/os/

 

[Black_Mage]

Oh really? I upgraded to iOS 26 because I thought 18 wasn’t getting anymore security updates. 🤔

 

[klasma]

I see it on iPadOS as well.

For those on the beta updates, you have to switch that off.

 

[cdalto]

Hoping a 13 Mini user will report it when this is available.
In the meantime, I'm keeping mine silo'd off with my "can't be updated Profile".

🙏

On iOS 18.7.3 on my 13 mini and can confirm I was able to update to 18.7.7. Needed to turn off Beta Updates to see the update, and it’s small at the very bottom of the updates page below the 26.4 update banner.

 

[turbineseaplane]

On iOS 18.7.3 on my 13 mini and can confirm I was able to update to 18.7.7. Needed to turn off Beta Updates to see the update, and it’s small at the very bottom of the updates page below the 26.4 update banner.

Thank you! I'll give it a go.

 

[winxmac]

I just noticed a few things on https://developer.apple.com/download/os/ that contradicts what is on https://support.apple.com/en-us/100100

iOS 16.7.15 is available for iPhone 7 and 7 Plus when the last major version is iOS 15.x

iPadOS 16.7.15 is available for iPad 6 when the latest version is iOS 17.x [iOS 16.7.2 was the last update then iOS 17.x only]

iOS 15.8.7 is available for iPhone 6 and 6 Plus when the last major version is iOS 12.x

iOS 15.8.7 does not list iPhone 7 and 7 Plus

iOS 12.5.8 does not list iPhone 6, only 6 Plus

 

[Agent_Apple]

Updating now...(had to turn off Beta Updates in order to see it)

 

[mattspace]

Both iPadOS and iOS 18.7.7 are live for devices that can support OS 26.

 

[okkibs]

Installed just fine and I went back to beta updates to avoid the iOS 26 notifications.

 

[tonmischa]

Turn that rage into an android device. 🙂

Does that mean I’d have to find a new forum too?
Nope, you’re not getting rid of me that easily. 😎

 

[SidricTheViking]

Yes, it’s not an April Fools’ Day joke after all! Updating immediately!
.
Update on the update: sadly it doesn’t remove the annoying badge in Settings reminding me that iOS 26.4 is still waiting to be installed!

 

[SebCohen]

Are you f***ing kidding me?!
Not 6 hours ago, I updated to f***ing Liquid Ass, because of these exploits.

I HATE Apple so much right now.

But Apple loves you! Once you’re in the fold, there’s no leaving…

 

[addamas]

Let’s never forget and forgive that Apple has left so many devices vulnerable by locking at 18.7.2.

Just the Press, the annoyed people forced them - not their care of us

 

[bigandtasty]

Installed just fine and I went back to beta updates to avoid the iOS 26 notifications.

same here. Updated and locked back to beta updates. Stoked to have a fresh update for iOS 18. Think I'll be hanging here for quite some time. 🙂

 

[micahtechdev]

Stupid ass Apple, lying about not supporting 18 anymore for devices that work on 26, just to pull this crap. I miss 18, I miss the style, performance, and battery life.

I checked and it looks like there’s no ipsw 🙁
(At least for the 14 pro)

 

[svish]

Good to know about this. Happy to see that Apple is keeping older versions of the software updated to prevent any kind of security/malware issues.

 

[Reason077]

Update on the update: sadly it doesn’t remove the annoying badge in Settings reminding me that iOS 26.4 is still waiting to be installed!

There is a simple fix for this: turn on Beta Updates (iOS 18 Developer Beta) in Software Update. No more iOS 26 update badge.

 

[Reason077]

iOS 18.7.7 successfully installed on my iPhone 13. Stylish and secured!

Thank you for doing the right thing here, Apple. (Just a shame it took some nefarious hackers to make it happen…)

 

[tennisproha]

It’s cool that Apple does this. It also protects the system for everyone else

 

[Reason077]

I checked and it looks like there’s no ipsw 🙁
(At least for the 14 pro)

According to Reddit reports they have (accidentally?) released an IPSW for the 9th-gen iPad.

Maybe get in quick if you’ve got an iPad 9 you want to downgrade…

 

[numberfive]

I have it turned off, but upgraded anyway due to irregular bank transactions and fear of losing more money, only for Apple to graciously release the update to all iOS 18 users. Now my m1 iPad Pro is half brick now.

how are those updates related to banking transactions? they aren't