Unable to update iPhone 11 from IOS 17.7.2 to 18.5, and concerns about IOS 18 security

Apple Devices will not update my iPhone 11 from IOS 17.7.2 to 18.5 It says its up to date?

and that 17.7.2 is the current version? I have contacted apple support by phone and they could not help.


*** Also I have read on hear that IOS 18 is not secure??


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iPhone 11, iOS 17

Posted on Jul 23, 2025 1:35 PM

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Posted on Jul 23, 2025 1:38 PM

Have you previously been using Beta Software on your iPhone? If yes, you need to unenroll from Beta, then use Apple Devices to update to the current iOS 18.5. And there are no stability or other issues with iOS 18.5. You can read the earth is flat too, but that doesn't mean it is.


Apple Beta — Unenroll Your Devices


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Jul 23, 2025 1:38 PM in response to lindafromduffield

Have you previously been using Beta Software on your iPhone? If yes, you need to unenroll from Beta, then use Apple Devices to update to the current iOS 18.5. And there are no stability or other issues with iOS 18.5. You can read the earth is flat too, but that doesn't mean it is.


Apple Beta — Unenroll Your Devices


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