How to download and install iOS 11.2.6 on your iPhone or iPad
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iOS 11.2.6 is out now with a fix for the Telugu character bug that cause crashes to Springboard and unresponsive apps. Update now!
- How to install iOS 11.2.6 using Software Update on your iPhone or iPad
- How to install iOS 11.2.6 using iTunes on your Mac or Windows PC
- How to install iOS 11.2.6 over the developer or public beta
- What's new in iOS
What's new in iOS 11.2.6
iOS 11.2.6 fixes the bug that allowed a particular character of the Telugu language to crash certain apps, including Messages. This release also fixes an issue that caused some third-party apps to fail when connecting to external accessories.
How to install iOS 11.2.6 using Software Update on your iPhone or iPad
The easiest way for most people to download iOS 11.2.2 is over-the-air, directly on their device. It's fast, it's efficient, and it's simple to do.
- Make sure you have a recent iCloud backup.
- Launch Settings from your Home screen.
- Tap on General.
- Tap on Software Update.
- Tap on Download and Install.
- Enter your Passcode, if prompted.
- Tap Agree to the Terms and Conditions.
- Tap Agree again to confirm.
The download will begin automatically. If the download does not begin right away, you may see a notice: "Preparing to download." Give it a couple of minutes and the download will begin shortly.
How to install iOS 11.2.6 using iTunes on your Mac or Windows PC
If you have limited space on your device or software update isn't working for whatever reason, you can update using iTunes.
- Make sure you have a recent iTunes backup. Make it encrypted so all your password and other private data is preserved.
- Launch iTunes on your Mac or Windows PC.
- Plug your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch in using your USB to Lightning or USB to 30-pin Dock cable.
- Click on the device icon at the top left to go to the device tab.
- Click on Check for Update in the Summary pane.
- Click on Download and Update
- Agree to the Terms and Conditions.
- Enter the Passcode on your iPhone or iPad, if prompted.
How to install iOS 11.2.6 over the developer or public beta
Though the build number isn't different between Apple's GM betas and the final version of iOS 11, some users are having trouble installing the final version of watchOS 4 with a beta version of iOS 11. Here's how to rectify that:
How to update from an iOS beta to the official release
Updated February 19, 2018: Apple has just released iOS 11.2.6 with fixes for the Telugu character bug and an issue that cause some apps to crash when connecting to external hardware accessories.
