Addresses wired charging on iPhone Air and iPhone 17 models when the battery is nearly drained.
| Version | iOS 26.5.1 |
|---|---|
| Build (as listed here) | iOS 26.5.1 |
| Release date | June 1, 2026 |
| Status in this edition | iOS 26 hardware fix |
| Minimum device (this row) | iPhone Air and iPhone 17 models (fix target); other iOS 26 phones received the train as offered |
| Who it is for | iPhone Air / iPhone 17 owners who hit the empty-battery charge refusal on iOS 26.5. |
What changed in this train
- Wired charging recovery from a near-empty battery on named 2025 hardware.
Security content
See Apple security updates.
Install path
Settings → General → Software Update. Apple’s iOS 26 download article still documents Automatic Updates, Download and Install, and Update Tonight — the same operator path used on iOS 27. Back up first.
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Sources
Prepared by the iPhone Update Editorial Desk. Independent technical reference. Not affiliated with Apple Inc.