Apple Rolls Out iOS 16.7.1 Update With Security Fixes to s With Older iPhone Models 6u5h6a How to Update

iOS 16.7.1 brings fixes for two security vulnerabilities — Apple says it is aware that one of these might have been exploited on older iOS versions. 4y4b73

Written by Siddharth Suvarna | Updated: 11 October 2023 14:31 IST

Apple Rolls Out iOS 16.7.1 Update With Security Fixes to s With Older iPhone Models: How to Update

iPhone 8 s can now and install the iOS 16.7.1 update 711m6u

Highlights

iOS 16.7.1 began rolling out to s with an iPhone 8 or newer models
The update includes fixes for two security flaws fixed in iOS 17.0.3
iOS 16.7.1 is also available for s who have not updated to iOS 17

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iOS 17 update on recent iPhone models can also the iOS 16.7.1 update.

The update to iOS 16.7.1 began rolling out to s late Tuesday for s with iPhone 8 and newer models, while owners of eligible iPad models will be able to the iPadOS 16.7.1 update. s who are running devices compatible with iOS 17 but have chosen to remain on iOS 16 for the time being will also be able to update to the latest version.

Just like the iOS 17.0.3 update that was rolled out last week, the iOS 16.7.1 update comes with an important fix for an iOS 16 kernel vulnerability that allowed a local attacker to elevate privileges and gain access to the device. The iPhone maker says it is aware that the issue was reportedly been actively exploited on systems that were running iOS 16.6 and older versions, according to Apple's updated security notes for the iOS 16.7.1 update.

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Similarly, the update comes with an update to WebRTC (a real-time communication framework used by several web services and related firms). The flaw fixed by Apple would allow arbitrary (or malicious) code to be executed on a 's smartphone, according to the company.

Meanwhile, Apple has also rolled out the third beta of iOS 17.1 to s on the public beta channel. The update is expected to roll out to s in the coming weeks and will bring the ability to complete AirDrop transfers over the Internet, a new flashlight indicator for the Dynamic Island on non-iPhone 15 Pro models, and new features coming to Apple Music including the ability to add a favourite from the lock screen.

How to and install iOS 16.7.1 on your iPhone 5d2un

Connect to a Wi-Fi network and ensure that the iPhone battery level is higher than 50 per cent.
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Navigate to General > Software Update in the Settings app.
Once the iOS 16.7.1 update is listed, tap on Update Now.
Enter your phone's code, to begin the update process.
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Wait for your phone to reboot, which should take a few minutes.
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