يرجى إعادة دعم iOS 18 لجهاز iPhone 11

Walidbkt wrote:

Thank you for your explanation. I understand your point about security, but I sincerely believe that users should have the freedom to choose which compatible iOS version they prefer.

I am not asking Apple to compromise device security. I am simply hoping for an official and safe way to return to iOS 18 on my iPhone 11.

I know this may not be possible right now, but I hope Apple will consider this request in the future. Thank you for your time.

Telling us, only other users what you think Apple should do gets you nowhere. This is a user to user only forum and no one from Apple participates (except moderators to enforce terms of use) nor reads here for user feedback.

You are welcome to tell Apple what you'd like, but given that Apple has NEVER EVER supported downgrading iOS, your chances are likely lower than wining the lottery at the same moment you are struck by lightning. In essense you are asking Apple to maintain multiple iOS versions which just isn't feasible. And you are asking for all of the 3rd party App Developers to do the same. Many of them struggle to make money in the first place, so it's not an option Apple will likely ever consider.

Feedback to Apple can be sent here --> https://www.apple.com/feedback/iphone/

You are not talking to Apple here. This is a user to user community. But from what I have read (and seen in these forums), Apple will not make exceptions to allow iOS downgrading.

أنت لا تتحدث إلى Apple هنا. هذا مستخدم لمجتمع المستخدمين. ولكن مما قرأته (ورأيته في هذه المنتديات)، لن تقوم Apple بإجراء استثناءات للسماح بتخفيض iOS.

لن يفعلوا ذلك. قد يؤدي الرجوع إلى إصدار سابق إلى إعادة فتح الثغرات الأمنية المصححة، وبالتالي فهو متاح فقط من الإصدار التجريبي، أو في حالة نادرة جدًا عندما يؤدي خطأ فادح إلى إصداره.

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Walidbkt wrote:

Thank you for sharing your thoughts. I agree that the iPhone 11 has received impressive long-term software support, and I truly appreciate that. However, I still believe that iPhone 11 users should have the opportunity to enjoy iOS 18 again, even if it is no longer the latest version.

For me, it’s not about having the newest iOS, but about enjoying a smooth and comfortable experience on a device I love. I hope Apple will consider this possibility someday. Thank you again for your kindness.

We understand what you hope for. As you've now told us this multiple times. But your hope and reality are not likely so continuing to campaign for this here won't get you anything.

Thank you for your explanation. I understand your point about security, but I sincerely believe that users should have the freedom to choose which compatible iOS version they prefer.

I am not asking Apple to compromise device security. I am simply hoping for an official and safe way to return to iOS 18 on my iPhone 11.

I know this may not be possible right now, but I hope Apple will consider this request in the future. Thank you for your time.

Thank you for your explanation. I understand your point about security, but I sincerely believe that users should have the freedom to choose which compatible iOS version they prefer.

I am not asking Apple to compromise device security. I am simply hoping for an official and safe way to return to iOS 18 on my iPhone 11.

I know this may not be possible right now, but I hope Apple will consider this request in the future. Thank you for your time.

Thank you for taking the time to explain everything. I understand your point, and I appreciate you sharing the official feedback link.

I know the chances may be very small, but I still wanted to express my wish as an iPhone 11 user. I hope Apple will listen to users like me and consider offering more flexibility with iOS versions in the future.

Thank you for your advice and understanding.

You're welcome. If there's a silver lining here, it's you're likely not going to be able install iOS 28 on your iPhone when it's released next year. iPhone 11 shipped with iOS 13. So, you've been able to update to iOS 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 26 and now 27. That's pretty remarkable as you've been eligible for 7 major updates. I don't think any other iPhone model has been updated that long. So, don't be surprised if iOS 26 winds up being the end of the line for updates on an iPhone, which was released in 2019, 7+ years ago.

Thank you for sharing your thoughts. I agree that the iPhone 11 has received impressive long-term software support, and I truly appreciate that. However, I still believe that iPhone 11 users should have the opportunity to enjoy iOS 18 again, even if it is no longer the latest version.

For me, it’s not about having the newest iOS, but about enjoying a smooth and comfortable experience on a device I love. I hope Apple will consider this possibility someday. Thank you again for your kindness.

lobsterghost1 wrote:

You're welcome. If there's a silver lining here, it's you're likely not going to be able install iOS 28 on your iPhone when it's released next year. iPhone 11 shipped with iOS 13. So, you've been able to update to iOS 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 26 and now 27. That's pretty remarkable as you've been eligible for 7 major updates. I don't think any other iPhone model has been updated that long.

Only the iPhone SE (2nd generation) has received as many major version updates. It ran iOS 13.4 when Apple introduced it about a half year after the 11-series phones came out.