Apple Ends iOS Signing Support for Legacy iPhone and iPad

Apple stops signing iOS 15.8.3, 16.7.9, and 17.6.1 for older iPhones and iPads

Apple has stopped signing several older iOS versions for older iPhones and iPads, preventing users from restoring or downgrading to those ve

Apple stops signing iOS 15.8.3, 16.7.9, and 17.6.1 for older iPhones and iPads

Apple has stopped signing several older iOS versions for older iPhones and iPads, preventing users from restoring or downgrading to those ve

Apple stops signing iOS 26.5.1, blocking downgrades after security update

Apple has stopped signing iOS 26.5 and iOS 26.5.1, preventing users from downgrading to these versions after releasing iOS 26.5.2 on June 29

Apple stops signing iOS 26.5.1, blocking downgrades after security update

Apple has stopped signing iOS 26.5 and iOS 26.5.1, preventing users from downgrading to these versions after releasing iOS 26.5.2 on June 29

iPadOS 27 drops support for five older iPad models, sparking disappointment over device longevity

The article discusses iPadOS 27's device support, noting that while iOS 27 supports all devices that ran iOS 26, iPadOS 27 drops support for

Every iPhone and iPad That Supports iOS 26 or iPadOS 26 — And the Models Left Behind

iOS 27 compatibility: Which iPhones may be left behind at WWDC 2026

The article discusses the upcoming iOS 27 release expected alongside WWDC 2026 and the iPhone 18 Pro. It focuses on which older iPhone model

Apple Extends iPhone Support, Announces iOS 27 Will Work With Older Devices