Apple Releases Rapid Security Response Update for iOS 16.4 Beta Users

[MacRumors]

Apple today released a Rapid Security Response update that is available for those running the iOS 16.4 beta, marking the launch of the third RSR update since the feature was introduced in iOS 16.

The Rapid Security Response Update is designed to provide iOS 16.4 beta users with bug fixes without the need to install a full update, and this is likely a test update given the small file size.

iOS Security Response 16.4 (a) is available through the standard Software Update mechanism in the Settings app, but is a quick update, requiring just a couple of minutes to download the update and then a quick restart for the install process.

Once the Rapid Security Response update is installed, iOS 16.4 users will see an updated version of iOS 16.4 (a), and tapping on the version in the About section of Settings will display information about the installed iOS version and the Rapid Security Response update. Those who want to disable Rapid Security Response updates can do so by following our how to.

Article Link: Apple Releases Rapid Security Response Update for iOS 16.4 Beta Users

 

[lindros2]

just got this a moment ago...

 

[nikhsub1]

Man I love this! Much better than rolling out the whole OS...

 

[redbeard331]

Wish we knew what it was for.

 

[MrRom92]

Man I love this! Much better than rolling out the whole OS...

To me, this is really no different. If they still require a restart then it’s the exact same procedure with a different name. Download thing, agree to install thing, restart. No thanks.

A truly streamlined rapid update should work like updating apps through the App Store - I press a button and it does its thing in the background with zero disruption to my use of the device, no restart required, no password required, no nothing.

 

[Ladon08]

To me, this is really no different. If they still require a restart then it’s the exact same procedure with a different name. Download thing, agree to install thing, restart. No thanks.

A truly streamlined rapid update should work like updating apps through the App Store - I press a button and it does its thing in the background with zero disruption to my use of the device, no restart required, no password required, no nothing.

I mean, considering their infrequency, I wouldn’t let it bother you too much.

 

[Lounge vibes 05]

To me, this is really no different. If they still require a restart then it’s the exact same procedure with a different name. Download thing, agree to install thing, restart. No thanks.

A truly streamlined rapid update should work like updating apps through the App Store - I press a button and it does its thing in the background with zero disruption to my use of the device, no restart required, no password required, no nothing.

Well, this requires one simple reboot, which takes like 30 seconds.
A regular update requires a file install that’s anywhere from 200MB to 5+GB, a long preparing and verification process, and usually three reboots where the update actually indexes and installs.
That takes closer to 20 minutes to a half hour to even longer.

 

[TracesOfArsenic]

This is exciting news!

 

[TimHalfCooked]

Rapidy fixing bugs. That's a new one.

 

[TracesOfArsenic]

Rapidy fixing bugs. That's a new one.

They had to fix this bug to allow some bigger ones to get through for the public release.

 

[nikhsub1]

To me, this is really no different. If they still require a restart then it’s the exact same procedure with a different name. Download thing, agree to install thing, restart. No thanks.

A truly streamlined rapid update should work like updating apps through the App Store - I press a button and it does its thing in the background with zero disruption to my use of the device, no restart required, no password required, no nothing.

Every system update requires a reboot, in most every OS I've dealt with. This is no different, you aren't just updating an app.

 

[Robert.Walter]

I see this even tho I installed latest Public beta and phone says up to date:

iOS 16.4 (20E5223e)

 

[grover5]

I see this even tho I installed latest Public beta and phone says up to date:

iOS 16.4 (20E5223e)

Same here.

 

[genzai]

To me, this is really no different. If they still require a restart then it’s the exact same procedure with a different name. Download thing, agree to install thing, restart. No thanks.

A truly streamlined rapid update should work like updating apps through the App Store - I press a button and it does its thing in the background with zero disruption to my use of the device, no restart required, no password required, no nothing.

Ummmm, what app have you been able to update from the App Store that doesnt require closing/restarting the app to finish the update? That question is rhetorical of course. Think of the OS as a running app. Now good luck modifying running / in-flight code. In case of the OS security updates, often times "low level" running code, which other apps might be running on top of or connecting to through various SDK and software interfaces...
g\

 

[ifxf]

Every system update requires a reboot, in most every OS I've dealt with. This is no different, you aren't just updating an app.

Linux allows for some kernel updates without rebooting.

 

[Realityck]

Wish we knew what it was for.

Usually just a Safari version toggle to test it can be done. Last time it changed the exact version, and a second RSR changed it back to what it was before.

 

[Chazzle]

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[d5aqoëp]

Reboot to install an update should have been a thing of the past. It appears that no software company is even bothered to code their product around this issue.

Install update.... reboot
Install updated driver... reboot
Perform system check..... reboot
Delete a file in use.... reboot
Virus found..... reboot so that virus can properly install itself on bootloader
Reboot.... reboot.... and reboot
Ohh btw reboot again because you love it... just like you love hitting refresh button on Windows desktop

 

[MS2]

Having all "install automatically" on ... does not install RSR automatically ... classic example of over-engineering in the wrong place ...
Also nice to know that apple was so scared of the issue it needed an immediate response but why tell the customer what they fixed - that would be bad for PR right ... Maybe you just got a new rootkit on your phone but who cares ...

 

[therunningman]

I'm not seeing it ?

Update: didn't see that it was for developer betas and not public betas.

 

[Reeneman]

Got it now for the public beta.
Seems to be the 24 hr difference to the release of the developer beta.

 

[Robert.Walter]

I see this even tho I installed latest Public beta and phone says up to date:

iOS 16.4 (20E5223e)

PB version now available.

Takes <2min download and 30sec to install from normal reboot to putting in SIM PIN.

 

[_Spinn_]

Glad to see that Apple is committed to delivering security patches outside full OS updates.

 

[Apple_Never_Again]

Apple today released a Rapid Security Response update that is available for those running the iOS 16.4 beta, marking the launch of the third RSR update since the feature was introduced in iOS 16.

The Rapid Security Response Update is designed to provide iOS 16.4 beta users with bug fixes without the need to install a full update, and this is likely a test update given the small file size.

iOS Security Response 16.4 (a) is available through the standard Software Update mechanism in the Settings app, but is a quick update, requiring just a couple of minutes to download the update and then a quick restart for the install process.

Once the Rapid Security Response update is installed, iOS 16.4 users will see an updated version of iOS 16.4 (a), and tapping on the version in the About section of Settings will display information about the installed iOS version and the Rapid Security Response update. Those who want to disable Rapid Security Response updates can do so by following our how to.

Article Link: Apple Releases Rapid Security Response Update for iOS 16.4 Beta Users

Nowadays it’s very hard to tell the difference between Microsoft and Apple. Soon your device will spend every night updating. Seems like there are more security flaws in iOS then in anything else lately.