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Apple Releases iOS 18.1.1 and iPadOS 18.1.1 With Security Fixes

Apple today released iOS 18.1.1 and iPadOS 18.1.1, minor updates to the iOS 18 and iPadOS 18 operating systems that debuted earlier in September. iOS 18.1.1 and iPadOS 18.1.1 come three weeks after the launch of iOS 18.1.

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The new software can be downloaded on eligible iPhones and iPads over-the-air by going to Settings > General > Software Update. Apple has also released iOS 17.7.2 for devices that are still running iOS 17.

According to Apple's release notes, the iOS 18.1.1 update provides important security fixes. It is recommended for all users.

For more on the features available in iOS 18 and iPadOS 18, we have a dedicated roundup.

Related Forums: iOS 18, iPadOS 18

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Top Rated Comments

22 months ago
I hope this fixes the delayed notification bug. It's really annoying that notifications like authenticator take 5-7 seconds longer to show up.
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22 months ago
after update on M4 iPad Pro 11" display isn't recognized as genuine 🤦‍♂️
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Score: 3 Votes (Like | Disagree)
22 months ago
I'm still on iOS 17. Previously iOS 18 was offered as opt-in option. Now iOS 18.1.1 is placed on the foreground and 17.7.2 update is hidden somewhere below. You need to scroll down, to know iOS 17 update is available at all.



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Realityck Avatar
22 months ago
patches released today
iOS 18.1.1 (Build 22B91) - November 19, 2024
iPadOS 18.1.1 (Build 22B91) - November 19, 2024
iPadOS 17.7.2 (Build 21H22) November 19, 2024
macOS 15.1.1 (Build 24B91 | 24B2091) - November 19, 2024
visionOS 2.1.1 (Build 22N591) - November 19, 2024
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22 months ago
The article says the release notes say this update has security fixes, not bug fixes generally. Are the bugs noted above security related? If not, you probably shouldn’t get your hopes up.
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Martyimac Avatar
22 months ago

Would be really cool if they released iPhoneOS 18.1.1 so we could use it on our iPhones.
It's here for me.
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