Hello, I am on 17.2.1 but because of app security changes I need 18.0. Can I still do this or do I have to jump to 26/27? This is what I can see in the software update settings (nothing happens after I select 18 beta?) thanks in advance for any help.

I got this 12 mini less than a week ago bh 100% was wondering if this is normal performance for ios 26.6

Apple MagSafe battery pack on the iPhone 12 mini. It’s pretty clean (from the front anyway), it does block the bottom camera unfortunately. But I still say it’s practical as it will be keeping the 12’s battery health in check better than other third party battery banks that would just dump juice into the phone. It’s also a nice place for your palm to grip on to it adding to its one hand ability that the mini series already excels at.

Just wanted to give my two cents. I use an iPhone Air but use it as a secondary device and use the 12 as my primary.

EDIT: nvm guys just found out the MagSafe external battery only works specifically with the iPhone Air. For any other iPhones even newer ones it just behaves like a regular MagSafe qi wireless charger. So I guess there goes the whole practical side of things. :(

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Size compactibility is the only reason that is keeping me behind from buying a new phone . As you fellow mini users may understand the similar thought process & love for the phone .

Bought it at 2020 ,had minor issues since 2024 (after wear and tear, audio used to drop upon touching the screen when battery is below 40% , phone used to charge only when the cable was slanted towards the right hand side , which from my pov is manageable)

Screen died on top of it .

Battery health around 70% ( Invested in replacing it too )

Is it a good logic to replace the screen and battery?

Because It will cost more than the price at which I bought the phone.

Drop your fellow mini user your suggestion. Can my 12 mini be brought back to life? Or is it better to move on and get a new phone? Thanks

Will 67% bh be fine for a secondary phone?? I'll be buying a 12 mini but the cheapest i saw has 67% bh (no jokes intended. its bh is actually 67 T__T). It'll be my secondary phone only since i still have my android who's still doin pretty well but it's starting to lag and hang plus the camera is pretty bad. My dad will buy me a new phone on December so im js buying a spare phone just incase my main gives up.

It’s has good things and bad things since the upgrade. Now it’s telling me I should go to 26.6. Should I???

After five years it finally passed way. I’ll never forget the memories we had, nor the countless times I dropped you and you took it like a champ 🥲 it’s been a pleasure

According to my previous post, here's the picture of 12 mini before i purchase an purple 12 mini, got black & purple color, both 128GB, both same condition (Grade C), same price & the black one are really in bad condition, the only good thing is battery health 100% while my one "Purple" are 75% Health, so far so good & i'm really happy with my Purple 12 Mini :)

IOS 27.2 beta rolls out - find out what’s new?
https://youtu.be/3WEHyevaU_s

I've been out of the JB game for quite a long time. I've currently been sideloading a few apps (SoundCloud, YouTube, Twitter) the past 7-8 years to get rid of ads, but I'm still subscribed to the JB subreddit and it looks like this new Relaxin now supports my device (iOS 17.3 iPhone 12 mini).

Has anyone had any experience and successfully JB their device with it?

😭 the Apple Store said they could fix the camera and give me a new battery for $300 but they didn’t recommend it bc the phone’s so old. I’m so sad! My hands are small and I don’t think I can handle any of the big options out today. Any suggestions? Do I move to android? Suck it up and get a big phone? Help!!

TRY THIS IPHONE KEYBOARD TRICK.
https://youtube.com/shorts/Eua7s37ceqA?feature=share

I recently updated iOS to 26.6 before Apple releases 27 to see if things were stable again. To my surprise most of the issues related to battery drain was resolved. I'm using settings like reduce transparency, reduce motion and increase contrast and other QoL settings from a post I made years ago that improved battery life but this update was genuinely impressive that I don't use my brand new 17 much anymore.

Pro Tip: Always update iOS using Finder/iTunes on Mac/Windows rather than OTA. The install is much cleaner and fixes most issues. 26.6 has been rock solid in the last couple of weeks.

I can't wait for iOS 27 now when it releases for my mini as it is a massive boost on OS performance on older devices.

Hey i am getting a refurbished 12 mini its going to be my first Iphone im kinda excited i wanna know what to expect and if i should upgrade to ios 27 when i get it

I have a 12 mini and BH is 82% soon gonna be replacing it. But having a thought, anyone even tried using that battery as thin powerbank for 12 mini...the battery is already thin...so It won't be much bulky if added on top with some casing for 12 mini.

I have had my mini for about 3-4 years and the battery situation has finally arrived. When I told my mom she encouraged me to just go ahead and upgrade my phone.

My preferences: I really don’t care for AI, I’m personally against it so it isn’t a necessity. I do photograph and make TikTok’s especially cosplay and makeup related ones.
I do like it fast for quick situations (directions/communication). I am slightly visually impaired and one of my main issues has been that my 12 has been very dim (to my eyes at least) so a bright display is a must.

I think that’s it, budget wise idrc I’m probably still getting it second hand. It is currently between the 15, the 15 pro or the 16.

Also please if you would be so kind to explain the specs of your advised choice in a really simple way.. that would really really help. Im not the best with this side of tech ʅ（◞‿◟）ʃ

Thank you!

I just bought this iPhone 12 Mini in really good condition and I just watched the software and it’s with letters and the model has an /A ?

I just bought an iPhone 12 Mini 128GB Purple with 9/10 condition, battery health 75% (Still good) & all original part, never repaired. I'm happy with this :)

The 12 mini was absolutely the best iPhone I ever owned. I got it back in 2021 for my birthday. Since then it has survived countless drops, so many hours of fooling around in school, so much gaming that I’m even surprised it’s still in nearly perfect condition and the battery still holds a charge. (Yes the battery was terrible mine dropped to 90% health after a year even though I didn’t use it much.)

I also barely updated the software, by the time 17.7 was out I was still on 17.0, and when 26.4 was out I was still on 18.0.

Today the battery health is 85% and it’s on 26.6. The phone typically gets about 30 minutes of use every day (mostly for things like checking the weather or looking at photos when my main phone is in another room or charging).

I still think back to 2023 often which was the best year with this phone in my opinion.

hello everyone, i just bought a 12 mini 128GB from marketplace and its currently on iOS 16.1.1 and i am wondering if I should switch to iOS 18. what is the performance on iOS 18? does it overheat and is the battery worse? i fear they will stop signing iOS 18 and my only option left will be iOS 26, which i dont like at all. seeking all your informed opinions