Apple Releases iOS 15.6.1 and iPadOS 15.6.1 With Bug Fixes

[MacRumors]

Apple today released iOS and iPadOS 15.6.1, minor updates to the iOS and iPadOS 15 operating systems initially released in September 2021. iOS 15.6.1 and iPadOS 15.6.1 come a month after Apple released iOS 15.6 and iPadOS 15.6 with new Live Sports features and bug fixes.

The iOS 15.6.1 and iPadOS 15.6.1 updates can be downloaded for free and the software is available on all eligible devices over-the-air in the Settings app. To access the new software, go to Settings > General > Software Update.

According to Apple's release notes, the updates include bug fixes and security improvements. iOS 15.6.1 and iPadOS 15.6.1 address kernel and WebKit vulnerabilities that could lead to arbitrary code execution. Apple says that it is aware that these vulnerabilities may have been actively exploited in the wild, so it is important to update right away.

These may be some of the final updates to the iOS 15 and iPadOS 15 operating systems as Apple is now focusing on the iOS 16 and iPadOS 16 updates that are set to launch this fall.

Article Link: Apple Releases iOS 15.6.1 and iPadOS 15.6.1 With Bug Fixes

 

[RML0220]

Snappiness has been confirmed.

 

[macman01101]

Hopefully this fixes the battery issues

 

[Applɘ Aꙅylum]

*grabbed my iP13PM and checks for update*

Nothing.

*impatient fingers in tidal wave tapping mode*

EDIT: Ah there it is just now - 282.6mb!

 

[skardvin]

Updating my iPhone and iPad now. Mac update still not showing up yet.

 

[JosephAW]

Hopefully it fixes all the things I lost when I upgraded from iOS 14 last month.

 

[JosephAW]

Well at least now you can download over cellular network, I didn’t have that option under iOS 14.

 

[StuBeck]

Wonder if this fixes the VPN issues announced on ArsTechnica a few minutes ago. It'd be useful to have release notes for these types of things.

 

[cambric]

Hopefully it fixes all the things I lost when I upgraded from iOS 14 last month.

I still have an iOS 13 wallpaper set

I can never visit the wallpaper settings again

 

[Rocko99991]

Does it fix iMovie crashing while importing pics/vids?

 

[podycust]

That was introduced a few point updates ago (15.4 I think?)

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Well at least now you can download over cellular network, I didn’t have that option under iOS 14.

 

[Brad7]

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[Populus]

Hopefully this will address the memory leak that some people complained about since iOS 15.5, still present on 15.6, and that was apparently fixed on iOS 16 Betas.

Source: The comment section on the iOS 15.6 release note from 9to5mac (https://9to5mac.com/2022/07/20/ios-15-6-now-available-features/#disqus_thread)

Because of that, and the battery drain issues I’m reading, I’m still on iOS 15.4.1, and I’d honestly like to update.

 

[Paddle1]

15.6 seems to have been running quite well for me compared to previous iOS 15 versions. Hopefully 15.6.1 continues that trend.

 

[Love-hate 🍏 relationship]

iPadOS 15.6.1 updates can be downloaded for free

Wow ,free apple stuff everyone !

 

[sw1tcher]

Hopefully it fixes all the things I lost when I upgraded from iOS 14 last month.

Still no love from Apple for those of us still on iOS 14.

Haven't seen any update for iOS 14 since October 2021.

Apple really wants the rest of us to get on the CSAM train.

 

[B4U]

This is strange.
Got the red badge on the same day it is released.
That has not happened before.

 

[0924487]

iOS 15.6.1 and iPadOS 15.6.1 address kernel and WebKit vulnerabilities that could lead to arbitrary code execution. Apple says that it is aware that these vulnerabilities may have been actively explited in the wild, so it is important to update right away.

This sounds like the code for "we just plugged a jailbreak exploit."

 

[BShanks]

Hopefully it fixes all the things I lost when I upgraded from iOS 14 last month.

Could you share what items you lost? I am still on iOS 14 as I generally wait until August to update to the next full version. iOS 14 works perfectly for my needs.

 

[TKSX]

This is strange.
Got the red badge on the same day it is released.
That has not happened before.

I only know it has been released when it posted in Macrumors.

 

[klasma]

Wonder if this fixes the VPN issues announced on ArsTechnica a few minutes ago. It'd be useful to have release notes for these types of things.

Those issues were already reported to Apple for iOS 13, so I wouldn’t hold my breath.

 

[MangoAvocado]

I only know it has been released when it posted in Macrumors.

Let's all thank Mr/Miss MacRumors for the hard work, Tim Apple should hire him/her.

 

[filchermcurr]

iPhone 13 Pro. The update failed. macOS helpfully offered to restore, now stuck on Apple logo and it disappeared from Finder. So far I give this update zero stars.

 

[tastesliketailpipe]

Security updates? I’m no Suckerberg - I’ll be alright, nobody wants to hack my phone.

 

[CarlJ]

This sounds like the code for "we just plugged a jailbreak exploit."

A "jailbreak exploit" aka a way for nation-states and other nefarious actors to hack into targeted people's phones. Security vulnerabilities don't choose who they let in.