JAKARTA Apple officially ended support for the installation of iOS 18.6.2. With this closure, iPhone users will not be able to lower their iOS 26 version to a lower version.
This step was taken one week after Apple released iOS 26. The decline in the iOS version, which is called downgrade, is often done to avoid bugs or dislikes in the latest version. Unfortunately, this is no longer supported.
This news was first revealed by Aaron Perris through her upload on X, launching from 9to5mac. The operating system (OS) observer explained that users are now unable to return to iOS 18.6.2.
Perris also noted that support for iOS 18.7, which was released simultaneously with iOS 26, is still ongoing. However, no IPSW files are available for users who have updated to iOS 26.
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This means that users still cannot reduce their iOS 26 version. This policy is also not surprising because Apple often stops supporting the old iOS version after releasing a new version.
With the discontinue of iOS 18.6.2 support, users are forced to keep using the latest iOS version. Apple's goal is quite clear, namely to ensure that users' devices get the latest security improvements.
This decision also strengthens Apple's policy of encouraging users to use the most up-to-date operating system. This step also closes the gap for users who are dissatisfied with the new features on iOS 26.
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