iOS6 recent updates just for iPhones?

[lloyd2earth]

lloyd2earth
macrumors newbie

Join Date: Nov 2012

I just have ipad3 and no iPhone... Since installing iOS6, I haven't seen any need to install the .0.1 or .0.2 updates... They appear to be mainly, if not solely, for the benefit of iPhone... Or...am I missing something?

 

[xTorch]

Not sure about 6.0.1, but 6.0.2 is only for the iPhone 5 and the iPad Mini.

 

[sflomenb]

6.0.2 was just for the iPad mini and iPhone 5. You should be able to get the 6.0.1 update.

 

[varunsanthanam]

lloyd2earth
macrumors newbie

Join Date: Nov 2012

I just have ipad3 and no iPhone... Since installing iOS6, I haven't seen any need to install the .0.1 or .0.2 updates... They appear to be mainly, if not solely, for the benefit of iPhone... Or...am I missing something?

6.0.1 was released for all devices

6.0.2 was released for the iPhone 5 and the iPad mini only; to patch a specific WiFi error found in those devices only

 

[kevpan815]

As mentioned on Apple's Download Page, IOS 6.0.2 includes BOTH IPhone 5 AND IPAD MINI. All other devices are still at IOS 6.0.1 as the Previous Poster Mentioned.

 

[AlphaVictor87]

I think what OP is saying is that according to these notes:

•Fixes a bug that prevents iPhone 5 from installing software updates wirelessly over the air
•Fixes a bug where horizontal lines may be displayed across the keyboard
•Fixes an issue that could cause camera flash to not go off
•Improves reliability of iPhone 5 and iPod touch (5th generation) when connected to encrypted WPA2 Wi-Fi networks
•Resolves an issue that prevents iPhone from using the cellular network in some instances
•Consolidated the Use Cellular Data switch for iTunes Match
•Fixes a Passcode Lock bug which sometimes allowed access to Passbook pass details from lock screen
•Fixes a bug affecting Exchange meetings

That there doesn't seem any reason for a person who only has an iPad 3 to upgrade because there are no fixes present in those notes that specify the iPad.

OP i would say its just a personal choice for you. Obviously there is no NEED to because its not like your iPad won't work if you don't update.

 

[C DM]

There are usually various other fixes/changes as well (some could be security/stability related) that are not listed in release notes.

 

[lloyd2earth]

Updates for ipad3

Thanks for the replies. I'll keep my eyes open for any ipad3-relevant updates.