Apple has released iOS 16.7.12 and iOS 15.8.5 updates for older iPhone and iPad models that did not get yesterday’s iOS 26 update. If you have an older-generation device, then you can now update it to its latest software. This release coincides with Apple’s biggest software release of the year, where it released iOS 26, macOS Tahoe, and more.
iOS 16.7.12 and iOS 15.8.5, as you would expect, are minor updates that bring bug fixes and security improvements. They do not bring any new features or noticeable changes to supported models.
Along with iOS updates, Apple has also released iPadOS 16.7.12 and iPadOS 15.8.5 updates for iPads.
You can head over to the Software Update section of your device by opening Settings -> General -> Software Update and installing the update over the air.
If you prefer to use the manual iOS install method, then you can download iOS 16.7.12 IPSW and iOS 15.8.5 IPSW from the links below and then use iTunes or Finder to restore or update your device.
Download iOS 16.7.12 IPSW for iPhone
Download iPadOS 16.7.12 IPSW for iPad
- 9.7-in. iPad Pro (1st generation)
- 12.9-in. iPad Pro (1st generation)
- iPad (6th generation)
- iPad (5th generation)
Download iOS 15.8.5 IPSW for iPhone
Download iPadOS 15.8.5 IPSW for iPad