I am not getting the option to download/install ios 18.7.3 on my iphone 12. I only have the option to download ios 26.2. Is this a bug? I am not on beta program, just regular update channel with automatic updates off.
iPhone 12, iOS 18
TY. Do you have a source for your information? I am getting conflicted information and would like to see some sort of Apple documentation if possible.
No, lobsterghost1, it seems that you may be wrong. I followed those directions and now 18.7.3 is installing on my iPhone 13 mini.
Same for me. I also have an iPad Air supporting ios 26, but I was proposed iOS 18.7.3.
But it is not available on my iPhone 12
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
You missed reading point 3. It is NOT a beta version but the final 18.7.3 release. It only shows up when you turn on public beta.
Refer the image from my iPhone 11
My iPhone 12 Pro Max update ios 26 but my heart reply this ios update 18 download I am download ios18 update
Sorry - this is not a bug. Apple did confirm iOS 18.7.3 is only available for devices that support iOS 18 but do not support iOS 26.
Proof:
Apple Explains why iOS 18.7.3 is only ava… - Apple Community
Solution:
I’m on 11 and was able to upgrade form 18.7.2 to 18.7.3 this way.
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.
As of this morning the situation remains unchanged. I'm still not given the option to upgrade to 18.7.3 on my iphone 12. ios 26.2 is the only update offered. Perhaps what is most frustrating is that Apple has not directly addressed this issue. I think this is a poor way to treat customers. We should know whether Apple intends to continue supporting security fixes for 18.x or whether there's no choice but to update to 26.x Having to check everyday is not a good way to treat customers.
Did you read the referenced Apple Developer article above? Obviously the Apple tech support person did not. It states for all iOS 18.7.3 security updates they are...
Available for: iPhone XS and later
That doesn't imply that this update won't be available for newer iPhones; in fact, just the opposite.
Furthermore, anyone with a Developer account for Public beta account can see and download iOS 18.7.3 on any iPhone that can run iOS 18. It's more likely that Apple hasn't released it to newer iPhones yet as a public release. iOS 18.7.2 dropped 3-4 days after the corresponding iOS 26 release.
Then again, Apple may decide not to release it all, but that would leave a lot of iPhones 11-16 with RC iOS 18.7.3. OS installations. A confusing state to be sure.
I have an iPhone 15. I am NOT being offered the 18.7.3 and only the iOS 26.2.
I have seen many site pages saying that if your device is incompatible of using iOS 26 then you will get offers for various iOS 18 updates. Obviously your older model 12 is on that list. So, let’s tell the truth. The Mac poobahs have decided that capable means necessary or mandatory. 12 is not but 15 is. The 13 and 14 models I don’t know, so you will have to check but I am stuck at 18.6.2 unless I go for 26.2.
BTW: I am not being allowed any Beta options on my phone and I have looked everywhere for Beta update options.
So why not jump to 26?
A: can’t go back.
B: reports of this version being so different it’s like going to Linux (not a bad thing but not what I want on a phone).
C: you loose all or many settings you spent HOURS getting right.
D: many apps not working nearly as well as they did before (after you spent hours fine tuning them).
Re: “I have seen many site pages saying that if your device is incompatible of using iOS 26 then you will get offers for various iOS 18 updates. Obviously your older model 12 is on that list.”
Incorrect. All 12-series phones are eligible to run iOS 26, although some (like the iPhone 12 mini) have only half as much RAM as the latest iPhones.
Re: “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:”
Looks like they did update the page, so it now says that iOS 18.7.3 is only available for the XS, XS Max, and XR (as well as a few iPads). (Forbes reported the update and showed the old and new wording side by side.)
iPhone 12 not offered iOS 18.7.3 update, only iOS 26.2
