MC1097223 – Plan for Change: Intune moving to support iOS/iPadOS 17 and higher later this year (archived)

Product:

Intune, Microsoft 365 admin center

Platform:

iOS, mobile, Online, World tenant

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Change type:

User impact, Admin impact, Retirement

Links:

MC1133502

Details:

Summary:
Intune will require iOS/iPadOS 17 and higher later this year, following the release of iOS/iPadOS 26. Organizations should check device compatibility and update accordingly. Userless devices enrolled through ADE will have specific support changes. Use Intune reporting to identify affected devices and manage OS versions.

Details:
Later this year, we expect iOS 26 and iPadOS 26 to be released by Apple. Microsoft Intune, including the Intune Company Portal and Intune app protection policies (APP, also known as MAM), will require iOS/iPadOS 17 and higher shortly after the iOS/iPadOS 26 release.

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Created:
2025-06-18

updated:
2025-06-18

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summary for non-techies**

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explanation for non-techies**

Imagine you have a favorite car that you love driving, but every few years, the roads get upgraded, and only certain cars can drive on them. This means you might need to upgrade your car or make sure it can handle the new roads. Similarly, in the tech world, software and devices need to keep up with new updates to continue working smoothly.

Later this year, Apple is expected to release iOS 26 and iPadOS 26. Following this, Microsoft Intune, a tool used to manage and protect devices in a business, will require devices to have at least iOS 17 or iPadOS 17 to work properly. Think of Intune as a security system for your devices, ensuring they are safe and running the latest software. If your devices are not updated to these versions, they might not be able to use Intune effectively, just like an older car might not be able to drive on new roads.

For organizations, this means checking which devices can be updated to iOS 17 or iPadOS 17. It's like checking if your car can be upgraded to handle the new roads. If your devices are already updated, you’re in good shape. But if not, you might need to consider updating them or getting new ones that can support the latest software.

There’s a special note for devices that are shared among users, like company tablets used by multiple employees. These devices have slightly different rules, but they still need to be checked to ensure they can handle the new software requirements.

To find out which devices in your organization might be affected, you can use Intune's reporting features. It’s like using a map to see which of your cars can drive on the new roads. By checking these reports, you can plan ahead and make sure all your devices are ready for the changes.

In summary, just like you would prepare your car for new roads, it’s important to prepare your devices for new software updates. This ensures everything runs smoothly and securely in your organization.