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iPhone 12 Users in Australia Should Update to iOS 26.2, Here's Why

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In a support document published on Friday, Apple said that a "technical failure" in Australia prevented some older mobile phones from being able to make emergency calls by dialing 000, and it said there is a low chance that it could happen again.

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"In the rare event that these exceptional circumstances affecting mobile operators' networks were to happen again, some older mobile phones may still encounter the same issue reaching emergency services through an alternate available network," said Apple. The document does not provide many specific details, but there are some recent news reports about what sounds like a related issue affecting Samsung phones.

Apple said the issue "impacted some Australians in regional areas who attempted to make an emergency call when their primary mobile network was unavailable, even though an alternate network was available and should have connected the call." Apple said "mobile operators are taking steps to mitigate future issues."

For iPhone 12 users specifically, Apple vaguely stated that the iOS 26.2 update released last week "provides support for this scenario."

"iPhone XS, iPhone XR, iPhone 11, and all iPhone models from iPhone 13 and newer are not affected," said Apple. "For iPhone 12 users, iOS 26.2 provides support for this scenario. If it is determined that any earlier iPhone models are impacted, customers will receive additional information and guidance directly from their mobile operator."

To update your iPhone, open the Settings app on the device and tap General → Software Update.

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Eh...This seems bit fishy. I wouldn't do it, if I still owned a 12.

macintologist said:
What other company actively provides software support for 6 year old models?
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Google and Samsung both do 7 years.

My wife's Pixel 2, bought in 2017, was still getting security and core Google app updates (browser, mail, play store, etc.) as of last year. No OS updates, though.
 
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iPhone 12 Users in Australia Should Update to iOS 26.2
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It's a trap!

Apple so desperate to get people to upgrade to iOS 26

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Apple Pushes iPhone Users Still on iOS 18 to Upgrade to iOS 26

Apple is encouraging iPhone users who are still running iOS 18 to upgrade to iOS 26 by making the iOS 26 software upgrade option more prominent. Since iOS 26 launched in September, it has been displayed as an optional upgrade at the bottom of the Software Update interface in the Settings app...
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sw1tcher said:
It's a trap!

Apple so desperate to get people to upgrade to iOS 26

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Apple Pushes iPhone Users Still on iOS 18 to Upgrade to iOS 26

Apple is encouraging iPhone users who are still running iOS 18 to upgrade to iOS 26 by making the iOS 26 software upgrade option more prominent. Since iOS 26 launched in September, it has been displayed as an optional upgrade at the bottom of the Software Update interface in the Settings app...
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Apple’s constant 26.2 prompts on my 14PM are getting tiresome. iOS 18 is finally running smoothly on 18.7.2.
 
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Seems like that should also be a security update for iOS 18. Nice try to get more people on 26. I’m avoiding it like the plague on my 14 Pro. Really annoying how the notifications have increased dramatically in the last couple of weeks, but it’s something I can live with.
 
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techfreak23 said:
Seems like that should also be a security update for iOS 18. Nice try to get more people on 26. I’m avoiding it like the plague on my 14 Pro. Really annoying how the notifications have increased dramatically in the last couple of weeks, but it’s something I can live with.
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iOS 26.2 running ultra smooth for me. I did a manuel restart after updating and it is Ultra buttery smooth for me.
 
Every year I see a lot of the same people staunchly saying
"I will NEVER update!". But they always seem to be on the version that the year before they stated they would never get.

Do you guys just give up in the middle of the year? Does Apple get you with the auto-update?
 
No one wants your stupid and ugly iOS Tim.
I’ll take my chances Tim, I accept the risk of not being able to make an emergency call but I won’t update to this software abomination.
 
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iOS 26.2 running ultra smooth for me. I did a manuel restart after updating and it is Ultra buttery smooth for me.
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That's great for you. That's not the only reason I am avoiding it. I used to be all about having the latest and greatest hardware and software, but I'm getting older and it is no longer a priority for me. I no longer get the newest phone every year, nor do I run the betas every year. This is the longest I've stayed on a model since the 4S. I'm also not a fan of change for the sake of change, which is what the 26 redesign is. I'm holding out until I'm forced to with a hardware upgrade or there is a compelling reason for me to update my 14P. Right now there isn't.
 
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Given the recent deaths due to the inability of mobile phones with outdated software to call emergency services in Australia, this is great to know. I am a carer and am aware of a few people with older phone models, so now I can have this conversation with them.
 
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Every year I see a lot of the same people staunchly saying
"I will NEVER update!". But they always seem to be on the version that the year before they stated they would never get.

Do you guys just give up in the middle of the year? Does Apple get you with the auto-update?
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For me I'd still be on 17 for the photos app, if only I hadn't updated my watch aswell during the first week of 18 coming out. Can't downgrade the watch at all and it won't work without latest matching phone release.
 
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mnls said:
No one wants your stupid and ugly iOS Tim.
I’ll take my chances Tim, I accept the risk of not being able to make an emergency call but I won’t update to this software abomination.
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In the end it might not be up to you to take your chance. In Australia it is a legal requirement to ensure all devices can reliably make emergency calls. If it becomes known that a class of device is on the network that can't they maybe removed from the network.
 
acorntoy said:
Every year I see a lot of the same people staunchly saying
"I will NEVER update!". But they always seem to be on the version that the year before they stated they would never get.

Do you guys just give up in the middle of the year? Does Apple get you with the auto-update?
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I am still using Monterey.

Every y day I see the same people who discuss others’ actions and thoughts as if their own view were the only truth possible
 
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Oh that’s nice. They should put in jail people that forget the phone at home. I can’t wait to see what they’ll do to people that don’t have phones.
 
techfreak23 said:
That's great for you. That's not the only reason I am avoiding it. I used to be all about having the latest and greatest hardware and software, but I'm getting older and it is no longer a priority for me. I no longer get the newest phone every year, nor do I run the betas every year. This is the longest I've stayed on a model since the 4S. I'm also not a fan of change for the sake of change, which is what the 26 redesign is. I'm holding out until I'm forced to with a hardware upgrade or there is a compelling reason for me to update my 14P. Right now there isn't.
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Not being able to call emergency services isn’t compelling?
 
OnlyADuck said:
In the end it might not be up to you to take your chance. In Australia it is a legal requirement to ensure all devices can reliably make emergency calls. If it becomes known that a class of device is on the network that can't they maybe removed from the network.
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My disgust level about the new iOS is so high that I’ve bought a Raspberry Pi just to install PiHole and block every Apple software update domain.

And anyway if I’m required by law to have the emergency feature, I’ll go buy an Android and call it a day.
 
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