Apple has released iOS 16.7.8 and iPadOS 16.7.8 software updates for iPhone models that do not support iOS 17. The updates come alongside side iOS 17.5 update that has been released publicly today.
If you have an older model of iPhone or iPad that is not compatible with iOS 17, then you can now download iOS 16.7.8 and iPadOS 16.7.8 on your device.
iOS 16.7.8 is a recommended update that brings bug fixes and security improvements to iPhones.
The update is compatible with iPhone X, iPhone 8, and iPhone 8 Plus. On the iPad side, users who own an iPad Pro 9.7-inch 1st generation, 12.9-inch iPad Pro 1st generation, iPad 6 generation, and iPad 5th generation can download this update on their devices.
You can download the update over the air by going to Settings -> General -> Software Update.
You also have the option to download iOS 16.7.8 IPSW on your computer and manually install iOS using iTunes or Finder.
Download iOS 16.7.8 IPSW
Download iPadOS 16.7.8 IPSW
- 9.7-in. iPad Pro (1st generation)
- 12.9-in. iPad Pro (1st generation)
- iPad (6th generation)
- iPad (5th generation)
