Apple has today released for download iOS 26.2.1 as OTA update and IPSW links, an update that brings support for the updated Apple AirTag to iPhone owners around the world.
The new iOS 26.2.1 update is now available as a free download over-the-air, and we recommend that all users download it even if you don’t intend to use an Apple AirTag. It’s as-yet unclear whether there are other tweaks in this software, but new bug fixes and security updates aren’t out of the question.
As per the release notes from Apple for iOS 26.2.1, “this update provides support for AirTag (2nd generation) along with bug fixes.” To download the iOS 26.2.1 final version OTA update, head over to Settings > General > Software Update section and grab it from there on your device.
Alternatively, you can download the IPSW file for your device from the links given below and update it using iTunes on Windows or Finder on Mac. However, the quickest and easiest way to get the new update is to install it via Apple’s OTA system.
iOS 26.2.1 IPSW Direct Download Links:
- iPhone 17 Pro, iPhone 17 Pro Max
- iPhone 17
- iPhone Air
- iPhone 16 Pro, iPhone 16 Pro Max
- iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus
- iPhone 16e
- iPhone 15 Pro Max, iPhone 15 Pro
- iPhone 15 Plus, iPhone 15
- iPhone 14 Pro Max, iPhone 14 Pro
- iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Plus
- iPhone 13 Pro Max, iPhone 13 Pro
- iPhone 13 mini, iPhone 13
- iPhone 12, iPhone 12 Pro
- iPhone 12 mini, iPhone 12 Pro Max
- iPhone 11 Pro Max, iPhone 11 Pro
- iPhone 11
- iPhone SE (2nd Generation), (3rd Generation)
Alongside iOS 26.2.1, Apple has also released watchOS 26.2.1 with support for AirTag 2 Precision Finding feature on compatible Apple Watch models. According to Apple’s release notes, watchOS 26.2.1 also includes unspecified bug fixes.
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