Update Now: iOS 26.2 Fixes 20+ Security Vulnerabilities

[Daedalus65]

And some of the security fixes were included in 18.7.3 too...

But so far 18.7.3 hasn't been released for iPhones that are capable of upgrading to iOS 26, even if they're still on 18.7.2. It's currently only available to devices that can't upgrade to iOS 26.

I hope that's a temporary error and not a deliberate move by Apple to force users to update to iOS 26.

Unless the missing text is “security vulnerabilities we introduced in 26. Those of you on 18 lucked out and didn’t get those vulnerabilities.”

 

[posguy99]

Somehow my phone updated overnight to 26 — I did not want this and could have sworn I constantly hit cancel on any updates.

As opposed to just turning off Automatic Updates. Yes, it's certainly Apple's fault here.

 

[TVreporter]

As opposed to just turning off Automatic Updates. Yes, it's certainly Apple's fault here.

I’ve always had it turned off - was thoroughly enjoying iOS 18 - that’s my point for some reason it updated and I know I never changed a setting. So who else do I blame?

 

[Diopter]

FYI, after I updated to iOS 18.7.2 it turned automatic updates back on at the end of the process.

Apple just doesn’t respect the user’s settings.

 

[PBG4 Dude]

It's always been possible to stay on the previous year's release and continue to receive the security point updates. Indeed, over the past few months it's been possible to update from 18.6 to 18.7 (when 26.0 was released) and then receive 18.7.1 and 18.7.2 despite 26.1 having been released.

In fact, right now iPadOS 18.7.3 is available to iPads that can run iPadOS 26, but for some reason iPhones don't have iOS 18.7.3 available if they can run iOS 26 - so it seems like a mistake. Supporting this theory, if you enable the iOS 18 beta track, iOS 18.7.3 then becomes available again.

Thanks for this, was able to get 18.7.3 to show up on my phone by enabling betas.

 

[iAssimilated]

Thanks for this, was able to get 18.7.3 to show up on my phone by enabling betas.

I've done the same. iOS 18 has been a great release for my SE3 and I want to stay put. Also, I don't think we are going to see 18.7.3 for iPhones that can run 26.x.

 

[bw44]

Fat finger syndrome - I can relate

Me too! But l've been trying on my tiny SE2 keyboard to enter text with my thumb (using only one). It's still slower but surprisingly it's more accurate. I think if I keep practicing I can do better with my thumb than with my fat finger. (This probably wouldn't work for everyone, but it might be worth a try.)

 

[Populus]

An App Store bug could allow users to access sensitive payment tokens, processing a malicious image file could lead to memory corruption, photos in the Hidden Album could be viewed without authentication, and passwords could be unintentionally removed when remotely controlling a device with FaceTime

Oh my god, how did they release a major iOS version with so many flaws? I still think waiting until at least the n.3 OS version is the smartest move.

 

[TroyBoy30]

Nope, still didn’t fix the broken wired carplay

 

[M.Brane]

Scare tactics. Think before you click.

 

[justanotherdave]

This thread is a perfect example of the bias of posters at MR.

A post that incorrectly made claims about how Android updates work gets 30+ likes while a detailed technical explanation of how Android updates ACTUALLY work gets 3.

Is this an Apple forum or a Google/Android forum?

 

[TVreporter]

FYI, after I updated to iOS 18.7.2 it turned automatic updates back on at the end of the process.

Apple just doesn’t respect the user’s settings.

That probably explains what happened to me… is there any way to revert back?

 

[super chimp]

This thread is a perfect example of the bias of posters at MR.

A post that incorrectly made claims about how Android updates work gets 30+ likes while a detailed technical explanation of how Android updates ACTUALLY work gets 3.

Is this an Apple forum or a Google/Android forum?

Or perhaps it’s a demonstration of people’s frustration with being forced onto iOS 26. When no such forcing exists on other devices.

Also maybe Apple could try actually releasing iOS upgrades people want, not what they think they want with completely pointless things like liquid glass.

 

[dominiongamma]

Somehow my phone updated overnight to 26 — I did not want this and could have sworn I constantly hit cancel on any updates.

You got me Tim… and I hate this new keyboard and see through look.


So where’s 26.2? Not even an option to download yet.

Maybe it’s time to leave Apple if you aren’t happy

 

[I7guy]

Somehow my phone updated overnight to 26 — I did not want this and could have sworn I constantly hit cancel on any updates.

You got me Tim… and I hate this new keyboard and see through look.


So where’s 26.2? Not even an option to download yet.

26.2 dropped I installed it. There are some additional options for tweak Liquid Glass. I’m not clear on what the issue is with the keyboard.

 

[I7guy]

Or perhaps it’s a demonstration of people’s frustration with being forced onto iOS 26. When no such forcing exists on other devices.

Also maybe Apple could try actually releasing iOS upgrades people want, not what they think they want with completely pointless things like liquid glass.

You have to remember that at times the internet is an echo chamber. And complaints are louder than accolades.

Apple probably did its due diligence and found in its market analysis people wanted a Liquid Glass type of interface. Clearly that doesn’t mean all people want it.

But yeah 26.2 is pretty good.

 

[TVreporter]

26.2 dropped I installed it. There are some additional options for tweak Liquid Glass. I’m not clear on what the issue is with the keyboard.

It appears smaller than iOS 18 or the keys are closer together - I just don’t like change!!

 

[Biro]

It appears smaller than iOS 18 or the keys are closer together - I just don’t like change!!

I know that I - or iOS/iPadOS 26.2 - makes more mistakes when I type than on 18.7.2. Even with the Magic Keyboard and M2 iPad Air.

 

[I7guy]

I know that I - or iOS/iPadOS 26.2 - makes more mistakes when I type than on 18.7.2. Even with the Magic Keyboard and M2 iPad Air.

When I hook a Bluetooth keyboard to my iPhone there are no typing issues. My m1 iPad has the Magic Keyboard and there aren’t any typing issues.

 

[sleeptodream]

Honestly I struggle with the iOS keyboard. I find gboard on android the best for typing, but it seems stymied on iOS so don't bother with it.

It’s funny, I can’t type well on any Android keyboards, but I do on iOS, well enough that I always have autocorrect turned off. All my MR posts come from my iPhone lol