Apple just withdrew an iPhone update. Does it apply to your phone?https://t.co/jSEgkNodkx
— David Phelan (@davidphelan2009) February 23, 2025
Apple has suddenly unsigned the first developer beta of its upcoming iOS 18.4 update for certain iPhones, along with corresponding betas for iPadOS 18.4 and watchOS 11.4 for specific iPads and Apple Watches. The beta was initially released on Friday, February 21. iOS 18.4 beta 1 is no longer being signed for iPhone 12 Pro Max and iPhone 12 mini.
iOS 18.4 Public Beta 1 is Out! – What's New?https://t.co/nFK0w6zT9q
— Aaron Zollo (@zollotech) February 24, 2025
This means that if you own an iPhone Xs, iPhone Xs Max, iPhone XR, iPhone 12, iPhone 12 Pro, iPhone 12 Pro Max, or any phone from the iPhone 13, iPhone 14, iPhone 15, and iPhone 16 series, or the second- or third-generation iPhone SE, you’ll still be able to download the developer beta. However, the iPhone 16e does NOT support iOS 18.4 beta 1. The affected devices include:
iOS 18.4 is a much larger update as we discover new features and changes over the past few days. He is the first iOS 18.4 update covering features, battery and more.
Full video here: https://t.co/3Ah3qNpb91 pic.twitter.com/C6FvOYpoGp
— Aaron Zollo (@zollotech) February 23, 2025
iPhone 12 Pro
iPhone 12 Pro Max
iPhone 12 Mini
iPad 8 (Cellular)
iPad Air 4th Gen (Wi-Fi and Cellular)
iPad Air 11-inch (M2) (Cellular)
iPad Air 13-inch (M2) (Cellular)
iOS 18.4 beta 1 adds a new "Preferred Language" to Apple Maps' settings pic.twitter.com/Ba1UYLs05k
— Aaron (@aaronp613) February 25, 2025
Regarding the Apple Watch, the models affected by the unsigning of watchOS 11.4 beta 1 include all Apple Watch Series 6 models, both with GPS and those with GPS and cellular connectivity, in 40mm and 44mm sizes.
Issues halt beta updates rollout
Most of the affected devices were released in 2020. Apple is expected to work swiftly on reissuing the updates for these devices.
Later beta releases will also likely be compatible with iPhone 16e. The iPhone 16e isn’t scheduled to go on sale until Friday, February 28, so it is not surprising that support hasn’t been provided yet and will likely arrive with the next version. Apple is anticipated to resolve the issues and reissue the updated versions soon.
More updates are expected as the situation develops.
