iPhone 12 not offered iOS 18.7.3 update, only iOS 26.2

Borgness wrote:

1. Solution:

Turn on iOS 18 Public beta

2. You should then see 18.7.3

3. Note that this is not a beta version but the final release image. The size is ~6GB since it is the Beta server and you don’t get 18.7.3 as a patch, instead it comes as the OS image

I’m on 11 and was able to upgrade form 18.7.2 to 18.7.3 this way.

This is utterly, completely, totally WRONG. iOS 18 Beta no longer exists at all.

Re: “I followed those directions and now 18.7.3 is installing on my iPhone 13 mini.”

If the only way to get 18.7.3 is to run a beta version, I think I’ll stick with 18.7.2 on my iPhone 12 mini. It’s generally not a good idea to install beta software on your main / only iPhone.

I concur. Just checked on my i15PM, the Beta Updates section of Software Updates offers iOS 28 and 18 Developer Betas. Choosing the latter and returning to the previous screen caused iOS 18.7.3 to be offered instead of iOS 26.2.

Read through the post, your question has already been answered, no need to repeat it

I did. I want to add that for some devices (iPad) supporting ios 26, ios 18.7.3 is indeed available.

Apple clearly states that iOS 18.7.3 is available for iPhone XS and later.

If it’s not the case, they should update this page:

Apple security releases - Apple Support