Apple has just released iOS 16.1 software update and it is now available for download. iOS 16.1 is a major iOS release for iPhones and is recommended to all users. The build number for today’s release is 20B82, which is different from iOS 16.1 RC.
iOS 16.1 has been in beta testing phase for over a month now and today Apple has released the software update update throughly testing it with developers and public beta testers.
You can now head over to Settings -> General -> Software Update in order to download iOS 16.1 on iPhone over-the-air.
You also have the option to download iOS 16.1 IPSW files and use them to directly install the update to your devices or restore them with iOS 16.1 with the help of iTunes and Finder. You can find iOS 16.1 IPSW download links by scrolling down below.
What’s new in iOS 16.1
As we have mentioned earlier iOS 16.1 is a big release. In fact it is the biggest release of iOS 16 since the launch of iOS 16.0 last month.
With iOS 16.1 Apple has brought Live Activities feature for users and Live Activities API for developers, who can now add support for Live Activities to their apps. Live Activities feature will allow different types of apps to display information on the lock screen. For example sports apps can display scores in a live updating lock screen banners while a ride hailing app can display how far user’s booked ride is. The Live Activities banner refreshes information in real-time.
With iOS 16.1 Apple is finally bringing iCloud Shared Photo Library feature to iPhones. This feature will allow users to invite up to 5 family and friends to an iCloud Shared Photo Library. Users can then store photos and videos in this dedicated shared library, which is also accessible to other participants. Other members can also add and share their pictures in this library.
Clear Energy Charging feature, which will allow iPhone users to automatically charge their iPhone when energy with low carbon footprint is available in their area at night has also been added in this release.
Other features that iOS 16.1 is bringing to iPhones include ability for users to delete Apple Wallet app, support for Matter and a battery percentage icon that dynamically fills or gets empty based on the amount of charge that is remaining on the device.
Download iOS 16.1 IPSW for iPhone
You can download the iOS 16.1 IPSW for your iPhone from the links below. These are official Apple links, and downloads are being served directly from Apple’s servers.
After downloading iOS 16.1 IPSW on your computer you can use iTunes or Finder in order to update or restore iOS on your device.
Make sure you download the right iOS 16.1 IPSW for your iPhone model.
- iPhone 14 Pro Max
- iPhone 14 Pro
- iPhone 14 Plus
- iPhone 14
- iPhone SE (3rd generation)
- 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 (2nd generation)
