Apple released iOS 16.7.1 and iPadOS 16.7.1. Operating system updates fix security issues on older phonesAn issue resolved on newer devices with iOS 17.0.3 and iPadOS 17.0.3.
The software fixes a vulnerability in the kernel of the system. Problem according to Apple May have been actively exploited in versions prior to iOS 16.6. However, Apple has not updated the support document containing details of the security update.
The update to the old operating system is for iPhones up to X that do not receive iOS 17. Despite this, Apple continues to provide maintenance updates for old mobile phones.
How to install iOS 16.7.1
Just follow the simple steps to install the operating system update on iPhone. The instructions are the same for iPads.
- Open ‘Settings’ and click ‘General’.
- Press ‘Software Update’.
- Finally click on ‘Download and install’.
The device will ask for the device passcode and then begin the downloading process. It is worth remembering that to update your Apple mobile phone you must be connected to a Wi-Fi network.
iOS 17
Apple fixed the same bug on existing devices running iOS 17.0.3. However, the update does not bring anything that the operating system launched in 2023 does not already provide.
The new operating system is compatible with Apple mobile phones starting from the iPhone XR released in 2018. Thus, it covers the 2020 and 2022 versions of the iPhone, as well as the XS, 11, 12, 13, 14 and the new 15 lines. SE.
Source: Tec Mundo
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