iPhone 12 not offered iOS 18.7.3 update, only iOS 26.2

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

Posted on Dec 13, 2025 5:53 AM

31 replies

Lee-o Author

Level 1

16 points

Dec 17, 2025 5:19 AM in response to Lee-o

Sadly, this is now being reported in Forbes,

https://www.forbes.com/sites/zakdoffman/2025/12/17/apple-confirms-iphone-users-must-upgrade-ios-18-to-ios-262-now/?ctpv=searchpage

iPhone 12 not offered iOS 18.7.3 update, only iOS 26.2

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