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An iOS 18 update combining iPhone feature improvements with bug and security fixes.
Apple · iPhone · iOS
iOS 18.5 update details, changes and known issues
iOS 18.5 · Released 2025-05-12
What is this update?
An iOS 18 update combining iPhone feature improvements with bug and security fixes.
New features, security and compatibility
Problems fixed
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Known issues that remain
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Before installing
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Earlier and related updates
- iOS 26.6.1 · A maintenance release for iPhone 11 and later that addresses security flaws across image and web-content processing, the kernel, telephony networking, and other components. Released 2026-08-17
- iOS 18.7.10 · An iOS 18 maintenance release for iPhone XS, XS Max, and XR that fixes security flaws in file, image and media processing, the kernel, privacy controls, and other components. Released 2026-08-17
- iOS 26.6 · An iOS 26 maintenance release with Spotlight index optimization for the move to iOS 27, plus bug fixes and security updates. Released 2026-07-27
- iOS 18.7.3 · A maintenance update delivering security and stability fixes to iPhones on the iOS 18 support branch. Released 2025-12-12
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Frequently asked questions
Is iOS 18.5 safe to install?
Check the latest supported release first. iOS 18.7.10 is available. Use this page for change history or rollback comparison, not as the current install recommendation.
Are there known issues with iOS 18.5?
No vendor-confirmed known issue is currently registered in Updatehey.
What should I do before or after installing iOS 18.5?
Before installing. Back up to iCloud or a computer and confirm that Settings offers the latest supported iOS.
Update information changes as vendors publish new evidence. Back up important systems before installing.