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iOS/iPadOS and WatchOS Updates
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iOS 18, build number 22A5326f
iPadOS 18, build number 22A5326f
watchOS 11, build number 22R5328e
tvOS 18 build number is 22J5335dmacOS Sequoia build number 24A5309e
visionOS 2 build number 22N5297gbeta 5 released to devs
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iOS 18,
iPadOS 18,
watchOS 11,
tvOS 18
visionOS 2Public beta 3 released
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https://9to5mac.com/2024/08/07/ios-17-6-1-update-now-available-details/
https://www.macrumors.com/2024/08/07/apple-releases-ios-17-6-1/
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iOS 18
iPadOS 18macOS Sequoia
beta 4 released to public
AirPods Pro 2 beta 3 released
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Why are there Betas of iOS 18.0 and 18.1 at the same time? Same with Sequoia.
Why not ?
iOS 18.1 betas are the AI version for testing supported only on iPhone 15 pro/max and iPad/Mac with Apple Silicon CPUs
iOS 18 is the regular version.
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This Cnet article says both versions of 17.6.1 address the Advanced Data Protection issue. So, if you’ve already installed the original 17.6.1, why install the re-release version? So far, it’s not appearing on my iPhone 13 anyway.
iPhone 13, 2019 iMac(SSD)
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So far, it’s not appearing on my iPhone 13 anyway.
nor on my iPhone 14 or my iPad Air Gen 5, either.
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New version of iOS 17.6.1 is available now for iPhone and iPad
..Re-release runs on all iPhones and iPads, but only available as OTA download for some
For most iPhones and iPads, the new iOS 17.6.1 update appears to have been released as an OTA download via the Software Update screen inside the Settings app.
However, it’s unclear whether devices will see the update if they already have the original 17.6.1 installed. It’s possible only devices running 17.6 or older will automatically see the new 17.6.1…
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iOS 18,
iPadOS 18,
macOS Sequoia,
visionOS 2,
tvOS 18public beta 6 released
iOS 18,
iPadOS 18,
macOS Sequoia,
visionOS 2,
tvOS 18
watchOS 11Finals to be released on Monday.
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(iOS 18) Download Day Release Time In Your Region’s Time Zone
Here’s how to check iOS 18 download day release time in your region’s time zone to know when Apple will flip the switch for its major new software update for iPhone.. The release is set to take place on Monday, September 16 ..
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I’m holding off on Sequoia and iOS 18.0 until there is more input from the Forum. I was surprised to see there is a macOS Sonoma 14.7, Security Updates, that I hadn’t heard about and I did install that. All seems well.
iPhone 13, 2019 iMac(SSD)
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I am running currently iOS 18RC, iPadOS 18RC, watchOS 11RC with no bugs…
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I have done both, iOS 17.7 on an iPhone SE2 and iPadOS 17.7 on an 11″ M4 iPad Pro. No problems so far. (Just in case you are in a hurry to update)
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I got the option before it was removed. I CHOSE to install iPadOS 17.7 instead.
What you are posting is sadly confused and disconnected.See #2704505.
I’m holding off the updates to macOS Sequoia 15 and iOS/iPadOS 18 for a while.
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iOS 18.1 beta, iPadOS 18.1 beta
Released to public
iOS 18.1 beta 2
iPadOS 18.1 beta 2
watchOS 11.1 beta 2macOS Sequoia 15.1 beta 2
released to public
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What’s the rush? Let the Guinea Pigs install 18.1 and see how it shakes out. It will still be there for you (if it has no problems) in a week or two.
I’m sure going to wait and see….
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The only issues I am hearing and reading about on iOS 18 has to do with Bluetooth and Carplay issues with some cars. Some folks have found a re-Pairing of the car and phone resolves the issue. Other report rebooting the phone fixes it.
Given the automotive forums traffic for two major brands of cars, it does not appear to be a large problem, but some individuals are having issues after the update. Whether it is the car, the Carplay connection (wired and/or wireless) or Bluetooth is not clear.
For me the only time I had even a tiny glitch, a deletion of the car from the phone and the iPhone from the car and re-PAIRING of the phone fixed it.
iOS 18.1 Beta 6 released to devs
iPadOS 18.1 beta 6
macOS Sequoia 15.1 beta 6iOS / iPadOS 18.1 Beta 3 released public.
https://www.macrumors.com/2024/10/07/everything-new-in-ios-18-1-beta-6/
watchOS 11.1,
tvOS 18.1,
visionOS 2.1Beta 4 released to devs.
watchOS 11.1 b4 released to public
Apple stops signing iOS 18.0
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but there is a beta 18.1.
I am running Apple betas for weeks on all my Apple gear. 0 problems
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iOS 18.1 beta 7
PadOS 18.1 beta 7
visionOS 2.1 beta 5
tvOS 18.1 beta 5
watchOS 11.1 beta 5Released to devs
Public betas released
iOS 18.1 RC,
iPadOS 18.1 RC,
macOS Sequoia 15.1 RC,
visionOS 2.1 RC
tvOS 18.1 RC
HomePod 18.1 RC
AirPods Pro 2 18.1 RCFinals next week.
watchOS 11.1 missing.
iOS 18.1: All of the features other than Apple Intelligence
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Master Patch List says Defer.
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Check what Susan recommends in the Master Patch List.
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Can you try it now?
Susan Bradley Patch Lady/Prudent patcher
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Because iOS/iPadOS 18 is not compatible with some older devices and they have to stay on iOS/iPadOS 17 (and get updates to be secure). See AKB2000014 and #2713133.
There are also three versions of macOS (Ventura 13.7.1, Sonoma 14.7.1 and the new Sequoia 18.1) that also have updates because older devices don’t just stop getting updates when they can’t move on to the next version.
iOS 18.2, iPadOS 18.2, tvOS 18.2, visionOS 2.2, watchOS 11.2
public beta 1 released
iOS 18.2 beta 2
iPadOS 18.2 beta 2
watchOS 11.2 beta 1
tvOS 18.2 beta 1released to public
iOS 18.1.1 and iOS 17.7.2 were just released.
Apple “prominently” wants you to upgrade to iOS 18.1.1 if you are still on iOS 17.x (like me). If you don’t want to go to 18 yet (like me), make sure to scroll down the update screen and choose iOS 17.7.2 instead.
By the way, even though you can still choose to update to 17.7.2, after the update Apple will still try to pester you to upgrade to 18.1.1 on the update screen. iOS 17.7.2 is NO LONGER considered the latest version by Apple. I still remember a few days ago when iOS 17.7.1 is still considered the latest version when I checked updates even though iOS 18.1 is already released.
As 17.7.2 is no longer considered current, I am going to update to it as soon as possible, as I fear Apple will pull the update at any time and only offer iOS 18 pretty soon.
Personally I am going to stay on iOS 17.7.2 with my iPhones and iPad Air 4 for a while. I will not be going to iOS 18 until at least iOS 18.2 or later (except my new iPad Mini A17 which is already on iOS 18 when I got it).
Hope for the best. Prepare for the worst.
iOS 18.2 and iPadOS 18.2 public beta 3 released
It is unusual for the national news to mention software updates, but last night, 11/20/2024, network ABC on their 6:30 pm broadcast reported that Apple had issued a security alert and was urging customers to immediately update their phones to IOS 18.1.1.
What say AskWoody? Do we “holdum” or “playum”?
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https://osxdaily.com/2024/11/19/ios-18-1-1-ipados-18-1-1-security-updates-released/iOS 17.7..2 is also being offered with the same security updates offered in 18.1.1. You’ll find this below 18.1.1 Updates Available. No need to submit to Apple’s 18.1.1 pressure.
iPhone 13, 2019 iMac(SSD)
Public beta watchOS 11.2 beta 3 released
There has been so much confusion of what version and when to update iPhone (IOS 17.x/18.x), at least for me, that I decided to “take the bull by the horns” and go all out for 18.1.1 (I know really bold!)
I always update through iTunes where I can use wired Ethernet, which makes me feel more secure, and I like seeing the step by step process. However, this time iTunes (yes latest version) would not offer to update, only backup. Your bad, Apple. My stress.
So I had to turn on my WIFI. Other than taking FOREVER, all went well for both my G5 and G4 phones. I did my usual checking calls and iMessages between phones and all good. Since a lot of complaints have been mentioned on Photo app I tried that. I don’t do much with photos other than taking one, displaying it, and downloading to my PC. So I had no problems with that other than having to take extra steps to see photos whereas before I was able to get a simple display list quickly.
I did not like that I had to take extra drill down steps to locate some apps such as iMessage, but I guess that come with more things to display on a screen.
So glad to get that done but all these confusing, massive updates on both Apple products and Microsoft products sure do use a lot of time each month. The tech snowball rolls on!!
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@J9438 The iOS 18 changes you mention are why I’m staying with 17.7.2 for a while longer. I hate new features to learn just to perform basic tasks when we were satisfied with the old.
iPhone 13, 2019 iMac(SSD)
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G5 and G4 phones
Which devices are G4 and G5 iPhones ?
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I hate new features to learn just to perform basic tasks when we were satisfied with the old.
Well stated. I agree. It can be so tiring, and what makes it worse is that it is not just one product. Every company whether Microsoft, Apple, or your local bank account web site keeps constantly changing their systems. I think every web site I use has in the last 5 years “revamped” their site – often requiring reregistering with new passwords and then a learning curve to use the new site. The new sites almost always add new layers that require “drilling down” to more obscure subsites to find what use to be at the top layer before.
I know, many of you are telling me, “change is the only constant”. I agree. I understand. It is just the new norm. The snowball rolls on larger and larger.
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Which devices are G4 and G5 iPhones ?
Sorry. Typo. Have you ever gone to type 2 numbers such as 78 and typed 87?
Don’t know why that happens. However, I meant 4g and 5g.
Alex, I know you know what that is, but for those that don’t, 3g, 4g, 5g is the generation of the wireless technology, 5g being the better.
Google it for the many differences if anyone is interested, but when I bought my second iPhone the firmware included the 5g technology, basically faster and more secure than my older model that had 4g.
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Other than taking FOREVER, all went well for both my G5 and G4 phones.
iOS updates require Apple devices connected to wi-fi, unless you use iTunes. You were updating connected to wi-fi not cellular and the FOREVER depends on your wi-fi speed, so 4G or 5G didn’t matter, and router to internet speed.
The FOREVER also depend of iPhone’s CPU, RAM, free space (the update backups everything during the processing stage as to restore in case of failed update)
My router is connected using 1Gb fiber optic and it takes 2 min OTA to download a full 7GB iOS version.
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iOS 18.1 and iPadOS 18.1 allow usage of AirPods Pro 2 with latest Firmware as FCC approved clinical grade hearing aids. Hearing Test and Setup from iPhone or iPad. Also connect with Macs running macOS Sequoia 15.1
The FOREVER also depend
Good points. My copper wire ISP and least expensive service makes the update about 30 minutes which seems FOREVER – LOL.
Fyi, on my ipad 8 Gen 32GB, have had a dickens of a time updating initial 17.6.2, all variations of 17 since. Storage full by o/s. was fine on 16.7.5. It of course won’t take 18, nor do I want it. Cleared off ALL stock apple apps, incl Facetime etc.Only one app on my device (news app-34mb), photos only 6GB: (My icloud/bup is a mere 8GB). Still get this.
As the hog of ios o/s declines my storage further, I pass along how I manage to upgrade.
OTA (only way to stay put): when I see preparing, then ‘failed, need more storage’, I go into settings>general>iphone storage, and delete the downloaded update file. Restart iPad, then try again. For some reason, that works! I still get ‘not enough storage’ on 2nd go, but it swiftly moves into install. Hope this helps someone. Should have stayed on ios 16.7.5, no problems with storage then. Apple support of no help, couldn’t figure it out since 17. PS “update” says only 3 Gb’s or 200 mg, yet don’t be fooled. And yes, I pay for icloud storage, lots of room!
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Thx but pls reread my post: my pics are only 6GB of 32, my icloud backup is only 8G. No apps. Not even Apple apps. My query/post was why is ‘ios & System data ‘using 15 GB of storage. And to inform others in same boat how I managed to get it finally updated to 17.7.1.
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iPhone SE (3rd gen) updated from iOS 18.1 to iOS 18.1.1 last friday, no issues that I’ve noticed since then. Batterylife/ health normal and everything SWMBO uses, works as intended.
If debian is good enough for NASA...1 user thanked author for this post.
Tesla released Apple watch app with its Holiday update.
https://x.com/Tesla/status/1863433027155804639
iOS 18.2, iPadOS 18.2, macOS Sequoia 15.2, watchOS 11.2, visionOS 2.2, tvOS 18.2
RC updates released to devs and public
RC updates also released for iPadOS 17.7.3, macOS Ventura 13.7.2, macOS Sonoma 14.7.2
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* There is a small “glitch” with temperature complication display. After every watchOS update I don’t get current temperature display on the watch.
It comes back automatically after a day or two. Probably some delay in connecting to local weather station monitors.
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iOS 18.2,
iPadOS 18.2,
tvOS 18.2,
macOS 15.2,
visionOS 2.2RC2 released to devs and public
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Finals has been released
* iOS, iPadOS, watchOS RC2s has been updated with new fixes.
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18.2 iOS/ iPadOS
Addresses that a malicious app may be able to access private and sensitive information.
CVE-2024-54526; CVE-2024-54527 & CVE-2024-54513
Ref: https://support.apple.com/en-us/121837If debian is good enough for NASA...1 user thanked author for this post.
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For iPadOS 17.7.3:
https://support.apple.com/en-us/121838Nothing listed for iOS 17.7.3
https://support.apple.com/en-us/100100If debian is good enough for NASA...1 user thanked author for this post.
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AKB2000014 has been updated.
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This link in AKB2000014 for security content does not take you to iOS; it takes you to iPadOS.
Fact: There is no iOS 17.7.3 listed at https://support.apple.com/en-us/100100
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The “iPad Air 3rd generation and later” models and the “iPad mini 5th generation or later” models mentioned in this AKB2000014 entry are not in the security content link.
Fact: My iPad Air 5 is on 17.7.2, but it does not tell me that 17.7.3 is available for download and installation. My only choice is 18.2, which I am still declining. -
Why is it listed and not offered?
17.7.3 is an iPadOS update.
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This is Apple’s list, not a third party. https://support.apple.com/en-us/100100.
See that 17.7.3 is only for iPad.
I initially made the same mistake, b/c iOS and iPadOS have previously been together. But @WCHS brought it to my attention that this is only iPadOS (see above).
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Still looking for iOS 17.7.3 like Obi-wan Kenobi looking for the planet Kamino in the library in Star Wars – Attack of the Clones..
Where the library attendant replied:
‘If it is not there: it simply does not exist!’
and no-one erased iOS 17.7.3 😉This is the MASTER resource from apple:
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* Just installed iOS 18.3b1, iPadOS 18.3b1, watchOS 11.3b1.
All run well.
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iOS 18.2.1 and iPadOS 18.2.1 released
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Apple released
iOS 18.3
iPadOS 18.3
watchOS 11.3
tvOS 18.3
visionOS 2.3beta 2 to devs
Beta 2 released to public
iOS, iPadOS 18.3 beta 3 released to devs and public
visionOS 2.3 beta 3 released to devs and public
tvOS 18.2.1 final update. Apple TV HD and Apple TV 4K (all models)
This update has no published CVE entries
This update addresses an issue where data may not sync correctly across devices.
RC betas released for :
iOS 18.3
iPadOS
tvOS 18.3,
visionOS 2.3,
watchOS 11.3macOS 15.3
iOS 18.3.1 and iPadOS 18.3.1
CVE-2025-24200:iPadOS 17.7.5
CVE-2025-24200:watchOS 11.3.1
visionOS 2.3.1macOS Sequoia 15.3.1
macOS Sonoma 14.7.4
macOS Ventura 13.7.4https://support.apple.com/en-il/100100
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Installed iOS 18.3.1 on iPhone 13 and OS 15.3.1 on iMac 2019 with no problems that I’m aware of.
iPhone 13, 2019 iMac(SSD)
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Users of:
Apple watch 6
iPhone 12 Pro
iPhone 12 Pro Max
iPhone 12 mini
iPad 8 (Cellular)
iPad Air 4 (Wi-Fi)
iPad Air 4 (Cellular)
iPad Air 11-inch (M2) (Cellular)
iPad Air 13-inch (M2) (Cellular)Should not install the new 18.4 beta 1 and watchOS 11.4 beta 1
iOS 18.4,
iPadOS 18.4,
tvOS 18.4,
watchOS 11.4,
visionOS 2.4
HomePod 18.4macOS 15.4,
Public betas released
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Check the Master Patch List – it says “install”
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iOS 18.4,
iPadOS 18.4,
tvOS 18.4,
watchOS 11.4,
visionOS 2.4,macOS 15.4,
Public betas released
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