Just ahead of iOS 17’s public release, Apple has released what could possibly be the last iOS 16 update. Today Apple has released iOS 16.6.1 and iPadOS 16.6.1 updates and they are now available for download on compatible devices.
Along with iOS 16.6.1, we can also confirm the release of macOS 13.5.2 and watchOS 9.6. You can now head over to the Software Update section of your device in order to download and install the update. In addition to over-the-air, you can also download iOS 16.6.1 IPSW and iPadOS 16.6.1 IPSW and use Finder or iTunes to install the update manually.
iOS 16.6.1 is an important security release from Apple that is recommended for all users. The build number for today’s release is 20G81.
The release notes of iOS 16.6.1 say “This update provides important security fixes and is recommended for all users.”
This includes bug fixes for Image I/O vulnerability that could be used by ‘a maliciously crafted image’ to perform arbitrary code execution. Apple notes that this bug may have been actively exploited.
Another vulnerability that has been fixed in today’s release is related to the Apple Wallet app. According to Apple, a ‘maliciously crafted attachment could be used to perform arbitrary code execution. This vulnerability may have also been exploited in the wild according to Apple.
Apple has fixed these vulnerabilities in all of its operation systems by also releasing macOS 13.5.2 and watchOS 9.6.2.
Download iOS 16.6.1 IPSW
Use the links below to download iOS 16.6.1 IPSW on your computer and use iTunes or Finder to install the update.
- iPhone 14 Pro Max
- iPhone 14 Pro
- iPhone 14 Plus
- iPhone 14
- iPhone 13 Pro Max
- iPhone 13 Pro
- iPhone 13
- iPhone 13 mini
- iPhone 12 Pro Max
- iPhone 12 Pro
- iPhone 12
- iPhone 12 mini
- iPhone 11 Pro Max
- iPhone 11 Pro
- iPhone 11
- iPhone XS Max
- iPhone XS
- iPhone XR
- iPhone X
- iPhone 8 Plus
- iPhone 8
- iPhone SE (3rd generation)
- iPhone SE (2nd generation)
Download iPadOS 16.6.1 IPSW
You can download iPadOS 16.6.1 IPSW from the links below. After downloading you can use iTunes or Finder in order to install the new update on your device.
- 12.9-in. iPad Pro (6th generation)
- 12.9-in. iPad Pro (5th generation)
- 12.9-in. iPad Pro (4th generation)
- 12.9-in. iPad Pro (3rd generation)
- 12.9-in. iPad Pro (2nd generation)
- 12.9-in. iPad Pro (1st generation)
- 11-in. iPad Pro (4th generation)
- 11-in. iPad Pro (3rd generation)
- 11-in. iPad Pro (2nd generation)
- 11-in. iPad Pro (1st generation)
- 10.5-in. iPad Pro (1st generation)
- 9.7-in. iPad Pro (1st generation)
- iPad Air (5th Generation)
- iPad Air (4th generation)
- iPad Air (3rd generation)
- 10.2-in. iPad (10th generation)
- 10.2-in. iPad (9th generation)
- 10.2-in. iPad (8th generation)
- 10.2-in. iPad (7th generation)
- iPad (6th generation)
- iPad (5th generation)
- iPad mini (6th generation)
- iPad mini (5th generation)
