The wait for iOS 26 is over, Apple presented in WWDC 2025 event, these smartphones will not get update

By Cross Talk India Team On Jun 19, 2025

Apple iOS 26: The wait is over. Apple introduced the iOS 26 update at the WWDC 2025 event. It includes many magnificent and new features. This update has also seen a change in the design that has been waiting for a long time. Liquid Glass theme is considered to be the biggest design update after iOS 7. Apple has also updated many of its inbuilt apps with new features and latest design trends. This list will help ensure whether your iPhone supports the new iOS 26 and its smart features.

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In iOS 26, the user experience is going to be better than Apple Intelligence. The question in everyone’s mind is which iPhones will support this new update. After the WWDC event, Apple has made a full list of this. These iPhones will not get iOS 26 updates.

These iPhones will not get iOS 26 update

iPhone XS

iPhone XS Max

iPhone XR

These models will be found (Compatible Models of iPhone)

iPhone 11 /11 Pro / 11 Pro Max

iPhone 12 Series

iPhone 13 Series

iPhone SE (2nd Gen and Later)

iPhone 14 Series

iPhone 15 and 15 Plus

iPhone 15 Pro And 15 Pro Max

iPhone 16 Series

How to download iOS 26 update

First go to Safari of iPhone and visit Developer.apple.com.
Now click on the Manu icon and go to the Account option.
Now sign in in the Apple Developer and enter the Credentials in Apple Account and enter the two-factor authentication code on the device there.
Now go to Top-Left Menu Icon and click on Account.
Now agree to the legal terms after reading everything.
Now you will take this direct payment on screen, but you do not have to pay, quit and go to Settings.
Now go to the iPhone settings, click on the software update. Now you have to complete 4,5 steps, then your iPhone will be restarted.
Now Settings- General – Software update.
Click on beta updates, if the option is not visible then switch off and update iOS again. Now go back, it will be done.
Keep in mind that the phone should have storage for new software updates. Edited by: Sudhir Sharma