iOS 18 and iPadOS 18
Apple released iOS 18 and iPadOS 18 on 16/09/2024. This release fixes security vulnerabilities
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This article is retained as a historical record. Follow the newer release for the device and software branch it covers; this does not establish whether an older branch is still supported.
Manufacturer release date: 16/09/2024
Article last updated: 05/10/2026
Sources last checked: 05/10/2026
The source check for this release hasn't completed in over 24 hours — some information may be out of date. The manufacturer's official page below is always the most current source.
What has changed
Who should check
Covers: iPhone / iOS, iPad / iPadOS.
Applies to: iPhone XS and later, iPad Pro 13-inch, iPad Pro 12.9-inch 3rd generation and later, iPad Pro 11-inch 1st generation and later, iPad Air 3rd generation and later, iPad 7th generation and later, iPad mini 5th generation and later.
We don't know which software your device is running. The steps below show you how to check — then compare what you see with the affected versions listed here.
What to do
On the device, open Settings > General > Software Update and install the version Apple offers.
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.
How to check, and how to update
iPhone
Check the version: On your iPhone, open Settings > General > About. The Software Version line shows what's installed.
Install the update: Open Settings > General > Software Update. If an update is listed, follow the instructions to download and install it.
iPad
Check the version: On your iPad, open Settings > General > About. The Software Version line shows what's installed.
Install the update: Open Settings > General > Software Update. If an update is listed, follow the instructions to download and install it.
Menus can differ slightly between models and software versions — if something looks different, follow the manufacturer's official page below.
Apple: Update the software on your iPhone or iPadOfficial sources
- Apple Support(support.apple.com)
- Apple Support(support.apple.com)
Record history
- 05/10/2026 — updated: Superseded by apple-iphone-ipad-18-7-10 — the current applicable release for these devices.
- 05/10/2026 — published: Initial automated publication from official sources.
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