How to update iPhone 11 to iOS 26.0 or 26.0.1 instead of 26.6.1?

I have Iphone 11, I'd like to upgrade to 26.0

DO NOT want to upgrade to 26.6.1

if I go ahead to upgrade, it will update to 26.6.1

How can i turn around to update ONLY 26.0 OR 26.0.1/


Thanks



iPhone 11, iOS 18

Posted on Aug 30, 2026 4:51 PM

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Posted on Aug 30, 2026 4:59 PM

Sorry, Apple only signs the latest version of iOS, which is iOS 26.6.1 today. Apple stops signing older versions of iOS when a new version has been released after a week or so. This means that older versions can no longer be installed. There is no way around it.

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Aug 30, 2026 4:59 PM in response to alexp216

Sorry, Apple only signs the latest version of iOS, which is iOS 26.6.1 today. Apple stops signing older versions of iOS when a new version has been released after a week or so. This means that older versions can no longer be installed. There is no way around it.

Aug 31, 2026 1:07 AM in response to alexp216

alexp216 wrote:
I have Iphone 11, I'd like to upgrade to 26.0
DO NOT want to upgrade to 26.6.1
if I go ahead to upgrade, it will update to 26.6.1
How can i turn around to update ONLY 26.0 OR 26.0.1/
Thanks

So you don't want security updates or bug fixes?


Weird. Or is there a technical reason I can't imagine? Might help us help you if you explained.

How to update iPhone 11 to iOS 26.0 or 26.0.1 instead of 26.6.1?

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