iOS 16.7.16 Security Update

What iOS 16.7.16 Fixes

iOS 16.7.16 and iPadOS 16.7.16, released May 11, 2026, fixes 1 vulnerability in 1 part of the system, according to Apple's security advisory.

Apple does not say that any of them were exploited before the fix. That makes iOS 16.7.16 a routine security update: worth installing soon, not an emergency.

It is the newest security release for iOS 16 on Apple's list.

Grouped by us from the impact Apple gives for each fix; the impact lines below are Apple's own.

Which Devices Get iOS 16.7.16

Apple lists iOS 16.7.16 and iPadOS 16.7.16 for: iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, iPhone X, iPad 5th generation, iPad Pro 9.7-inch, and iPad Pro 12.9-inch 1st generation.

How to Install iOS 16.7.16

On the iPhone, open Settings → General → Software Update. If more than one update is offered, the one with the higher version number is the current release; the other is for people who want to stay on the previous major version.

Security fixes are cumulative: any later release for the same version includes these as well, so if you are already past iOS 16.7.16 there is nothing to do.

Every Fix in iOS 16.7.16

All 1 CVE in Apple's advisory, the most serious kinds first. Each entry is the part of the system affected, Apple's description of the impact and the fix, and the CVE ID.

• Notification Services

  Notifications marked for deletion could be unexpectedly retained on the device

  A logging issue was addressed with improved data redaction.

  CVE-2026-28950

iOS 16 Security Release History

iOS 16.7.16 in context: the security releases Apple has published for iOS 16, newest first, with the number of fixes each carried.

The Same Fixes Elsewhere

Apple ships most fixes to every platform that shares the code, and to older versions still under support. These releases close at least one of the same CVEs:

Frequently Asked Questions