iOS 18.7.1 & iPadOS 18.7.1 Updates Released with Security Patch
Apple has released iOS 18.7.1 for iPhone and ipadOS 18.7.1 for iPad. The small software updates include security patches, and are offered as alternatives to iPhone and iPad users who either don’t want to install iOS 26 onto their device yet, or cannot for compatibility reasons. No new features or major changes are expected in this release.
Additionally, Apple released iOS 26.0.1 for iPhone, ipadOS 26.0.1 for iPad, MacOS Tahoe 26.0.1 for Mac, MacOS Sequoia 15.7.1 for Mac, MacOS Sonoma 14.8.1 for Mac, watchOS 26.0.2 for Apple Watch, tvOS 26.0.1 for Apple TV, and visionOS 26.0.1 for Apple Vision Pro, meaning you will have a lot of updates to install on your various Apple products.
How to Download & Install iOS 18.7.1 / iPadOS 18.7.1 Update
Always be sure you first backup iPhone or iPad to iCloud, and then proceed with the software update:
- Open “Settings” app on your iPhone or iPad
- Go to “General” and then go to “Software Update”
- Look for iOS 18.7.1 / iPadOS 18.7.1 and choose to update to that directly, being careful to avoid updating to iOS 26
Again, you will want to be cautious to avoid the iOS 26.0.1 / iPadOS 26.0.1 update, which will also be available on the same Software Update screen.
iOS 18.7.1 IPSW Firmware Download Links
Apple is not offering iOS 18.7.1 IPSW firmware files for the entire suite of compatible devices for an unknown purpose. Therefore you will not find most IPSW available for the iOS 18.7.1 release. The following IPSW file links point to Apple CDN servers.
- iOS 18.7.1 for iPhone XS
- iPhone XS Max
- iPhone XR
- Other iPhone models – Apple has NOT released iOS 18.7.1 IPSW for other models (yet anyway)
- Updating…
iOS 18.7.1 Release Notes
Release notes for iOS 18.7.1 and iPadOS 18.7.1 updates are brief as the updates focus on security issues.
This update provides important security updates and is recommended for all users.
For information on the security content of Apple software updates, please visit this website:
https://support.apple.com/100100
Don’t forget to update your other Apple devices as well.
