Updating iPhone 14 Pro Max to iOS 26 instead of iOS 26.2

My iphone 14pro max is currently on ios 18 , How can i update is to ios 26 in 2026 when i cant see the ios 26 , but i only saw the ios 26.2 in the update settings , but i want the ios 26 instead. Is that still possible in 2026?

iPhone 14 Pro Max, iOS 18

Posted on Jan 11, 2026 4:09 PM

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Posted on Jan 12, 2026 3:48 AM

You can’t update an iPhone 14 Pro Max to iOS 26 if iOS 26.2 is available. Apple only allows installation of the latest signed version, so your device will automatically update to iOS 26.2 with the newest fixes and security updates.

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Updating iPhone 14 Pro Max to iOS 26 instead of iOS 26.2

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