Apple Revives iOS 12: Critical Update Keeps iMessage, FaceTime Alive on Older Devices
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Moneycontrol•27-01-2026, 18:21
Apple Revives iOS 12: Critical Update Keeps iMessage, FaceTime Alive on Older Devices
- •Apple has released iOS 12.5.8 and iPadOS 12.5.8 for older devices like iPhone 5s, iPhone 6, and select iPads, three years after the last iOS 12 update.
- •This update is crucial for extending a system certificate required for iMessage, FaceTime, and device activation, preventing them from ceasing function by January 2027.
- •The update targets devices that cannot run modern iOS versions, ensuring essential communication services remain operational for users of legacy hardware.
- •Users of affected devices are strongly advised to install iOS 12.5.8 to avoid service disruption and potential issues with device activation in the future.
- •Apple's move demonstrates its commitment to long-term software support, even for devices long past their primary support window.
Why It Matters: Apple's rare iOS 12.5.8 update is vital for keeping iMessage and FaceTime functional on older devices.
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