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Apple Issues iOS 26.6.2 and iPadOS 26.6.2 to Fix Cellular Update‑Download Bug

Apple says the small releases repair a defect that could block software‑update downloads over mobile networks, with no CVE security entries listed.

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Eine Person hält ein iPhone in der Hand. Darüber ist ein eingeblendetes Update-Fenster für iOS 26.6.2 zu sehen. Der Hinweis nennt die Behebung eines Problems beim Laden von Software-Updates über eine Mobilfunkverbindung. Zudem sind die Schaltflächen „Jetzt aktualisieren“ und „Heute Nacht aktualisieren“ sichtbar.
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iOS 26.6.2 schließt einen Update-Fehler und bereitet wohl iOS 27 vor.

Overview

  • Apple released iOS 26.6.2 and iPadOS 26.6.2 on Tuesday and Wednesday, Sept. 8–9, to fix a bug that could prevent devices from downloading system updates over cellular (LTE/5G) connections.
  • The updates apply broadly to iPhones from the iPhone 11 onward and to multiple iPad models, and outlets report the patch also appears for Wi‑Fi‑only iPads.
  • Apple’s security page lists no CVE‑indexed fixes for these builds and the company did not disclose the technical cause of the bug or how often it occurred.
  • The download is relatively compact by Apple standards (about 680 MB was reported on an iPhone 16 Pro) and users can install it via Settings > General > Software Update after backing up and connecting to power.
  • iOS 27 is scheduled to ship to the public on Sept. 14 and observers speculate the point release could help devices fetch that larger update over cellular, but Apple has not confirmed any link between 26.6.2 and the iOS 27 rollout.