Following the launch of the initial developer betas for iOS 26.2 and iPadOS 26.2 earlier this week, Apple is now blocking the update from being installed on devices featuring the C1 modem. Here are the specifics.
### OTA Appears as Available, Yet Fails to Install
This week has been unusual for developer betas. In spite of releasing test versions for iOS 26.2, iPadOS 26.2, watchOS 26.2, tvOS 26.6, and visionOS 26.2, Apple has not yet made available the macOS 26.2 beta.
Currently, as pointed out by Aaron Perris on X, Apple is stopping the iOS 26.2 and iPadOS 26.2 betas from being installed on devices with the C1 modem, which covers the iPhone 16e, the iPhone Air, and the M5 iPad Pro (Cellular).
Here’s the original message from Aaron:
> Apple has removed iOS/iPadOS 26.2 beta 1 for C1 devices.
> This encompasses:
> iPhone Air
> iPhone 16e
> M5 iPad Pro (Cellular)
> The update will continue to appear in settings but will not install.
It remains unclear why Apple has withdrawn the betas for these devices, but it is significant that they all feature the C1 modem. We have contacted the company and will update this article if we receive a response.
