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iOS 15.8.8 and iPadOS 15.8.8

Apple released iOS 15.8.8 and iPadOS 15.8.8 on 2026-05-11. This release fixes security vulnerabilities — see the technical details below.

Manufacturer release date: 2026-05-11

Article last updated: 2026-10-05

Sources last checked: 2026-10-05

What changed

Apple publishes the fixed vulnerabilities in its security content advisory for this release. Use the official release page below for the current details.

Why it matters

If your device is running an earlier version of the affected software, updating closes the vulnerabilities listed below.

What to do

On the device, open Settings > General > Software Update and install the version Apple offers.

Open Settings > General > Software Update (iPhone/iPad) or System Settings > General > Software Update (Mac) to see the installed version.

Apple: Update the software on your iPhone or iPad

Updates only reach the model generations Apple lists for each release. Older devices stay on an older branch — check Apple's security releases page for which branch the model receives.

Affected devices and versions

Covers: iPhone / iOS, iPad / iPadOS.

Applies to: iPhone 6s (all models), iPhone 7 (all models), iPhone SE (1st generation), iPad Air 2, iPad mini (4th generation), iPod touch (7th generation).

We don't know which software your device is running. If your device is running an affected version, updating is the recommended action — check the installed version with the steps above.

Official sources

Record history

2026-10-05 — published: Initial automated publication from official sources.

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