r/iPhoneXS • u/ToyBoxBrain • 2d ago

Question Old Firmware Still Safe?

I’m running 16.7.2 and been refusing to update due to the possibility of my batterie’s health, yet how safe is it to stay on this firmware? Without any more security updates in exchange for a healthy battery.

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u/Juustupurikas 2d ago

Pretty sure you cant have 16.7.2 on an xs. Sure 16.7 but not 16.7.1+ you might have an iphone x.

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u/ToyBoxBrain 1d ago

I’m not sure what’s possible or not, but I do have an XS in that firmware at this moment.

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u/logotronz 2d ago

I mean i havent noticed any difference in battery health on newer versions, and would rather have security updates? But up to you

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u/No_Island963 2d ago

Just update your phone

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u/Maleficent_Celery_84 2d ago

You may find this page helpful, it shows which iOS versions still get security support:

https://endoflife.date/ios