Apple has stopped signing iOS 26.2, officially blocking iPhone users on iOS 26.2.1 from downgrading to the earlier software ...

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Last week, Apple released iOS 26.2, alongside iOS 18.7.3, both fixing critical security flaws already being used in attacks on iPhones. But with the release of iOS 18.7.3 and iOS 26.2 came confusion.

As Apple continues to release new iOS versions, more iPhone users are choosing to delay upgrades, favoring system stability over unneeded features.