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Apple Releases iOS 26.6.2

MacRumors • Tue, 08 Sep 2026

Apple today released iOS 26.6.2 with a fix for "an issue that prevents downloading a software update over a cellular connection." The minor software update is rolling out now for the iPhone 11 series and newer. To update your iPhone, open the Settings app and tap on General → Software Update. It might take a few minutes for the update to be visible to everyone. iOS 26.6.2 arrives approximately three weeks after iOS 26.6.1 , which delivered security fixes. Apple is expected to release iOS 27 later this month, with the company likely to announce a release date during its event this Wednesday . iPadOS 26.6.2 is also out with the same fix. Related Roundups: iOS 26 , iPadOS 26 Related Forum: iOS 26 This article, " Apple Releases iOS 26.6.2 " first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums

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

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