iOS 27.2 and iPadOS 27.2

iOS 27.2 / iPadOS 27.2 known issues with Jamf and Intune. Is it safe to deploy?

Pilot first

Deploy verdict: Pilot first

Released Oct 26, 2026 with 163 security fixes (none actively exploited per SOFA). Apple's enterprise notes list fixes: a 'Save file' Shortcut can no longer bypass Managed Open-In, cellular software updates proceed again, Home Screen Layout profiles no longer push undefined items to the next page, and Guided Access exits work on home-button devices. Supervised devices also lose Software Update and Erase All Contents and Settings in Recovery Mode. As of Oct 28, no widespread 27.2-specific MDM regressions have been reported. For 26 to 27 upgrades, DDM software update policies must already be assigned.

Sources

Checked: Apple enterprise and security notes, r/Intune, Jamf Nation, Intune message center (via search).

Last reviewed 2026-10-28.

Release facts

Version27.2
Build24B92020
All builds24B92020, 24B9120, 24B91020, 24B8120, 24B6119, 24B120, 24B119
Release dateOct 26, 2026
Days since release2
Security fixes (CVEs)163
Actively exploited CVEs fixed0

Apple security notes · SOFA

Timing and deferral

  • SOFA expiration date: Jan 26, 2027 (in 90 days). This is the ExpirationDate SOFA reports for this build, taken from Apple's update metadata. Treat it as the date Apple may stop offering this build. It isn't an Apple-announced signing deadline.
  • Deferral windows (calculated from the release date):
    • 30-day deferral ends Nov 25, 2026 (28 days left)
    • 60-day deferral ends Dec 25, 2026 (58 days left)
    • 90-day deferral ends Jan 24, 2027 (88 days left)
  • Shipped 3 days after the previous iOS 27 release.

Jamf Pro + Intune notes

Jamf Pro

  • Legacy MDM software update commands and deferral restrictions are removed in iOS/iPadOS 27. Use the Software Updates and Software Update Settings blueprint components. (source)
  • Jamf School: the Devices > Updates page relies on the removed AvailableOSUpdates and ScheduleOSUpdate commands, so it can't update devices that are already on iOS 27. Use Blueprints. (source)

Microsoft Intune

  • r/Intune: after supervised iPhones moved 26.x to 27, 'Software Update Enforce Latest' DDM settings showed as failed. One admin said the errors cleared on their own within hours. Another said an app allow list in a legacy Restrictions policy stopped applying and worked again after moving it to the DDM app allow list. (source)
  • Legacy iOS/iPadOS update policies and update-failure reports are being removed from the Intune admin center (MC1470869). Migrate to DDM software update settings. (source)

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