Should I update my iPhone 13 from iOS 18.2.1 to 18.7.2?

My iPhone 13 is currently running iOS 18.2.1, and I don't want to upgrade to iOS 26. As you know, the latest software update for iOS 18 is 18.7.2. If I update to this version of iOS 18, will I see any performance improvements, etc.? Do you think I should update?


Original Title: Should I update?

iPhone 13, iOS 18

Posted on Nov 8, 2025 11:56 PM

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Posted on Nov 9, 2025 12:33 AM

no, currently the only signed version of ios for iphone 13 are

26.0.1 and 26.1


so your options are to install one of those and if the glass stuff is not to your liking tone it down

iOS 26.1: Reduce Liquid Glass Effects With Apple's New Toggle - MacRumors


or stick with what it's running now and see if they will release a newer version that will let you disable it even more..

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Nov 9, 2025 12:33 AM in response to Burakus1224

no, currently the only signed version of ios for iphone 13 are

26.0.1 and 26.1


so your options are to install one of those and if the glass stuff is not to your liking tone it down

iOS 26.1: Reduce Liquid Glass Effects With Apple's New Toggle - MacRumors


or stick with what it's running now and see if they will release a newer version that will let you disable it even more..

Nov 9, 2025 12:41 AM in response to Burakus1224

“from iOS 18.2.1 to 18.7.2?: My iPhone 13 is currently running iOS 18.2.1, and I don't want to upgrade to iOS 26. As you know, the latest software update for iOS 18 is 18.7.2. If I update to this version of iOS 18, will I see any performance improvements, etc.? Do you think I should update?”

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Should you Update?:

That’s YOUR call. But, if you do decide to update, be certain you back up your iPhone to a computer. That way, you can have something to restore it from, should anything go wrong after the update.


Why Not:

One major concern: How to change the Liquid Glass style from the Lock Screen Notifications (and Control Centre) to the old style ??? - Apple Community


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