What Changed in visionOS 27.2
Apple documents a point release for developers, not for the press: there is no consumer feature list for visionOS 27.2, and anyone publishing one is guessing. What follows is Apple's own account, in plain English.
Apple's security advisory for visionOS 27.2 lists 125 fixed vulnerabilities. Every one is on its security page, with what it could have allowed.
visionOS 27.2 shipped as build 24N120 on October 26, 2026.
This release mainly addresses issues related to app testing for developers. Users will notice changes once developers update their apps to take advantage of these fixes.
- Fixes for app testing issues Problems with testing in the StoreKit environment have been resolved, which may lead to smoother app experiences once developers implement the updates.
- Storefront changes now work correctly Developers can now change the storefront or locale during testing, ensuring that these changes are properly reflected in the app.
- Error dialogs during testing fixed Developers will no longer see unnecessary error messages during testing, which should lead to a more streamlined testing process.
Written from Apple's own release notes for RC (visionOS 27.2 RC Release Notes), and nothing else. Every item Apple documented is on the build page.
When visionOS 27.2 Was Released
visionOS 27.2 was released on , after 4 betas and a release candidate over 40 days.
We hold the date of every build in the cycle, so the interval is measured rather than estimated.
visionOS 27.2 Build Numbers
visionOS 27.2 is build 24N120 on every device that runs it. To check what you are on, open Settings → General → About and tap the version number.
Apple shipped it alongside iOS 27.2, iOS 27.2, iPadOS 27.2, macOS 27.2, tvOS 27.2, watchOS 27.2 the same day — the platforms move together even when the build numbers do not match.
| Platform | Version | Build | Released |
|---|---|---|---|
| visionOS | 27.2 | 24N120 | October 26, 2026 |
| iOS | 27.2 | 24B91020 | October 26, 2026 |
| iOS | 27.2 | 24B119 | October 26, 2026 |
| iPadOS | 27.2 | 24B119 | October 26, 2026 |
| macOS | 27.2 | 26B123 | October 26, 2026 |
| tvOS | 27.2 | 24K122 | October 26, 2026 |
| watchOS | 27.2 | 24S118 | October 26, 2026 |
Which Devices Run visionOS 27.2
visionOS 27.2 runs on every device that runs visionOS 27: 2 models. A point release never changes the supported list — if visionOS 27 reached your device, visionOS 27.2 does too.
The full compatibility list covers every platform.
- Apple Vision Pro (M2)
- Apple Vision Pro (M5)
How to Install visionOS 27.2
Open Settings → General → Software Update → Beta Updates and install it like any other update. There is nothing to download first and no profile involved — Apple removed beta profiles in 2023, and a shipped release never needed one anyway.
If the update does not appear, it is usually one of three things: the rollout has not reached your device yet (Apple releases in waves over a few days), the device is below the storage the installer needs, or it is enrolled in a beta channel that is already ahead of this version. Our guide to an update that will not show up works through each.
Can You Still Install visionOS 27.2 Today?
Yes. Apple is still signing visionOS 27.2 (24N120) for 2 models, which means a restore to it completes. The visionOS 27 IPSW files carry the signing status per build, rechecked automatically.
This matters for going back, not for going forward: a device already on visionOS 27.2 stays there until the next update. Our downgrade guide covers what is possible and what is not.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's new in visionOS 27.2?
This release mainly addresses issues related to app testing for developers. Users will notice changes once developers update their apps to take advantage of these fixes. Apple documented 3 changes in its release notes, listed in full on this page.
Is visionOS 27.2 a security update?
Yes. It fixes 125 vulnerabilities by Apple's advisory. The full list is on its security page.
When was visionOS 27.2 released?
October 26, 2026, after 4 betas over 40 days.
What is the build number for visionOS 27.2?
24N120. Settings → General → About, then tap the version number to see it.
Should I update to visionOS 27.2?
It is a shipped release rather than a beta, so the usual beta cautions do not apply: apps are built against it and it carries the security fixes of everything before it. The one reason to wait is a device you cannot afford to be without for an hour. Back up first either way.
Can I go back to the previous version after installing visionOS 27.2?
Only to a build Apple is still signing, and only by erasing the device and restoring from an IPSW. The catalogue shows what is signed right now.
Does visionOS 27.2 fix battery drain?
Heavy battery use for a day or two after any update is re-indexing, not a fault, and it settles. Nothing in Apple's notes for visionOS 27.2 singles out battery life; what it does document is on this page.
Is there a beta profile for visionOS 27.2?
No, and there is nothing to install: visionOS 27.2 is a public release that arrives through Software Update. Apple removed beta profiles in 2023.
