iOS 26 is supported on iPhone 11 or later, iPhone SE (2nd generation) or later, and iPhone Air (A19 Pro). It’s important to stay up-to-date for your device’s security. I have been testing iOS 26.2 on my iPhone 17 Pro, 17 Pro Max, and iPhone SE (2nd generation), and have come away with some thoughts.
So, here’s what I recommend for iOS 26.2 (specific notes only for A13/A14-powered devices):
| From iOS Version (or device) | Answer |
|---|---|
| iOS 18.7.2 or earlier (general) | Update to 26.2 |
| iOS 26.1 or 26.0.1 (general) | Update to 26.2 |
| iPhone 11, iPhone SE (2nd generation) or iPhone SE (3rd generation) on iOS 18.7.2 or earlier | Update to 26.2 |
| iPhone 11, iPhone SE (2nd generation) or iPhone SE (3rd generation) on iOS 26.1 or earlier | Wait for 26.3 |
| iPhone 12/mini, 12 Pro/Pro Max on iOS 18.7.2 or earlier | Update to 26.2 |
This post was based on iOS 26.2 Release Candidate 2.