Apple has released updates for iOS 26.4.2 and iPadOS 26.4.2, as well as version 18.7.8 for older devices, providing bug fixes and security updates to all users.
Incremental updates for Apple's operating systems provide some much-needed bug fixes, security updates, and performance improvements between major updates. On Wednesday, Apple issued the second incremental update of version 26.4, bringing iOS and iPadOS up to 26.4.2.
The previous incremental update, for iOS 26.4.1 and iPadOS 16.4.2, landed on April 8.
At the same time, Apple released OS 18.7.8 updates, allowing users of the previous operating system generation to get their devices updated too.
- iOS 26.4.2 is build 23E261
- iPadOS 26.4.2 is build 23E261
- iOS 18.7.8 is build 22H352
- iPadOS 18.7.8 is build 22H352
How to update to iOS 26.4.2 and iPadOS 26.4.2
A manual update to iOS 26.4.2 and iPadOS 26.4.2 is available by opening the Settings app, then selecting General, followed by Software Update. If the update is available to you, it can be installed from here.
This is not needed if you have enabled Automatic Updates, available from the same Software Update options.
