iOS 26.5.2 Update Released for iPhone & iPad with Security Patches

iOS 26.5.2 has been released as a software update for iPhone, while iPadOS 26.5.2 update is available for iPad users. The updates include security patches making them important to install, and do not include any new features or changes otherwise.

Additionally, Apple has released security updates for other devices as MacOS Tahoe 26.5.2 for Mac, and Safari 26.5.2 for MacOS Sequoia and Sonoma.

The release notes and IPSW firmware download links for iOS 26.5.2 are further below.

How to Download & Install iOS 26.5.2 and iPadOS 26.5.2 Update

Be sure to backup iPhone/iPad to iCloud prior to beginning any system software update.

1. Open the “Settings” app on the iPhone or iPad
2. Go to “General” and then go to “Software Update”
3. Choose to “Update Now” to download and install the iOS 26.5.2 update / iPadOS 26.5.2 update on your device

The update weighs a few GB in size and will require the iPhone or iPad to restart to finish installation.

Installing iOS 26.5 will require the iPhone or iPad to restart.

You can also install the update by connecting the iPhone or iPad to a computer, or by using IPSW firmware files which are linked further below.

iOS 26.5.2 Release Notes

Release notes for the iOS 26.5.2 are brief:

iOS 26.5.2

This update provides security fixes for your iPhone.

For information on the security content of Apple software updates, please visit this website:
https://support.apple.com/100100/

iOS 26.5.2 IPSW Firmware Download Links

Users who prefer to use IPSW to manually update can do so with the links below, which point to Apple CDN servers:

• iPhone 17 Pro
• iPhone 17 Pro Max
• iPhone 17
• iPhone 17e
• iPhone Air
• iPhone 16 Pro
• iPhone 16 Pro Max
• iPhone 16
• iPhone 16 Plus
• iPhone 16e
• iPhone 15 Pro Max
• iPhone 15 Pro
• iPhone 15 Plus
• iPhone 15
• iPhone 14 Pro Max
• iPhone 14 Pro
• iPhone 14
• iPhone 14 Plus
• iPhone 13 Pro Max
• iPhone 13 Pro
• iPhone 13 mini
• iPhone 13
• iPhone 12
• iPhone 12 Pro
• iPhone 12 mini
• iPhone 12 Pro Max
• iPhone 11 Pro Max
• iPhone 11 Pro
• iPhone 11
• iPhone SE 2nd Generation




• iPhone SE 3rd Generation

iPadOS 26.5.2 IPSW Firmware File Download Links

• Updating…

Be sure to update your other devices as well, since there are also updates available to MacOS Tahoe, MacOS Sequoia, and MacOS Sonoma.