User level: Level 1 (36 points)Can I only upgrade to iOS 26.7 now and wait longer to upgrade to iOS27? I have only 1 phone and can't take any chances.
Randy
Posted on Sep 21, 2026 3:20 PM
User level: Level 10 (105,996 points)Sep 21, 2026 3:43 PM in response to starbux48
Yes, you can absolutely update to only iOS 26.7. After you do that, go back to the Software Update setting and turn off Automatic Updates again, as it will default to that setting turned on as seen on the Software Complete page after the update has completed. Some users have just tapped Continue on that page after updating without reading about the change and then wonder why the next update was performed automatically.
User level: Level 8 (43,489 points)Sep 21, 2026 4:13 PM in response to starbux48
What Mac Jim ID posted is IMO the absolutely right way to proceed for anyone who depends on their devices for their livelihood.
Even if Apple were to get everything absolutely right OS-wise; errors or delays by 3rd party critical app developers can still place you in quite a bind.
Repeating only for emphasis: The KEY is to ensure that Automatic Updates are disabled — and remain so — until YOU feel comfortable updating.
Originally posted at discussions.apple.com/thread/256362249