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6 publications · September 8, 2026
Apple releases iOS 26.6.2 to fix cellular update download bug
Key points
- Apple released iOS 26.6.2 and iPadOS 26.6.2 on September 8, 2026
- The update fixes an issue that prevented downloading software updates over a cellular connection
- The release came one day before Apple's iPhone 18 Pro launch event
- iOS 26.6.2 is available for iPhone 11 and newer models with build number 23G90
- No macOS update or security fixes accompanied this release
Summary
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Apple released the update on September 8, one day before its scheduled iPhone 18 Pro event. The company confirmed the update addresses a single bug preventing cellular downloads of software updates.
This is likely the final update to iOS 26 before iOS 27 becomes available, which outlets expect to release next week alongside the new iPhone models. No corresponding macOS update was issued, and Apple’s security releases page lists no new fixes for this version.
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