iOS/iPadOS 18.7.7 appears to be live for devices currently running 18.
Just checked Software Update, scrolled to bottom and saw the option under “Also Available”. It shows your current iOS version below that. Tapping 18.7.7 brings up the full screen with the usual generic message and link to Apple Security Releases page, which does NOT show this specific release, only the original 18.7.7 update from March 24th. Ran update on iPhone 13 and it took around 8-10 minutes.
Given the severity of the DarkSword exploit I put all my iPhones and iPads into Lockdown mode. It works but some websites have issues.
I have been patiently waiting/hoping that Apple would issue an update for those not yet using iOS 26. Very happy to see they have done this.
I feel some sympathy to those who upgraded to iOS 26 in the past few days – there is no way to go back to iOS 18.
iOS 18.7.7 is now available.
I’m delighted to hear the news!
Unfortunately, based on the seriousness of DarkSword, I “downgraded” my iPhone 13 mini to iOS 26.4 a little over a week ago, and I regret it.
I am getting accustomed to 26.4, but I find that iOS 18 was a much more polished experience.
I checked today several times and thought there was no update, because this is what I saw:
Notice there’s no scrollbar, and if you try to scroll by grabbing the iOS 26.4 update, it just scrolls that update’s way too long description.
What you’re supposed to notice is the mouseprint “ALSO AVAILAB” that’s obscured by the bottom grabber.
18.7.7 was available on my iPad Air 5 about noon, Pacific Standard Time, in Portland, OR. Upgrade done!
Unbelievable! 
Thank you Apple and Happy 50th.
(Not visible on my iPhone 16 Pro right now in the UK but hopefully will be downloaded by morning.)
Yeah, I explicitly added “scroll down” to the instructions in my article since I experienced exactly the same thing on the iPhone SE.
