Apple has released iOS 12.5.8 to keep key services like iMessage, FaceTime, and device activation working on older Apple devices that can no longer upgrade to newer versions of iOS. Apple confirmed the change in its release notes, saying the update ensures continued access to these services on supported older devices. These models are no longer eligible for modern iOS updates, making this release especially important for users who still rely on them. This update comes more than three years after the last iOS 12 release in January 2023. It will roll out on devices running iOS 26.4 and later versions, with wider release expected alongside updates like iOS 26.5 in May. Read more in our articles including "iOS users may soon be able to edit sent messages" and "Apple updates iOS 12 to keep iMessage and FaceTime working on older devices".
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Apr 28, 2026Apple has released iOS 12.5.8 to keep key services like iMessage, FaceTime, and device activation working on older Apple devices that can no longer upgrade to newer versions of iOS. Apple confirmed the change in its release notes, saying the update ensures continued access to these services on supported older devices.
These models are no longer eligible for modern iOS updates, making this release especially important for users who still rely on them. This update comes more than three years after the last iOS 12 release in January 2023. It will roll out on devices running iOS 26.4 and later versions, with wider release expected alongside updates like iOS 26.5 in May.
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