On Wednesday, Apple released iOS and iPadOS 16.1.1 as a minor firmware update for iPhone and iPad.
The changelog for iOS and iPadOS 16.1.1 is short, sweet, and to the point, noting only that it contains “bug fixes and security updates”and that it is “recommended for all users.”
Security fixes in iOS 16.1.1
Apple doesn’t specifically list which bugs have been fixed in the changelog for iOS and iPadOS 16.1.1, however, rumors have circulated this week that it will fix Wi-Fi bug and battery issues.
In regards to security fixes, the link provided shows us that two issues reported by members of the Google Project Zero team have now been fixed.
Both of these issues, named CVE-2022-40303 and CVE-2022-40304 respectively, report that “A remote user may cause an unexpected application termination or arbitrary code execution.”
Recommended for “all users”
Apple tends to recommend every one of its software updates to iPhone and iPad users, so it’s no wonder the company is offering the update to everyone.
If you don’t plan on jailbreaking your device in the future, you should definitely update it. However, if you are waiting for a jailbreak, you should use the lowest firmware instead and avoid software updates.
How to update to iOS 16.1.1
If you’re ready to install iOS or iPadOS 16.1.1, you can go to the Settings app and go to General → Software Update to use the built-in OTA (over the air) update mechanism.
You will need to enter your password to install, but once downloaded and installed, your device will reboot when completed.
Conclusion
It might be a small update, but if you want to keep your solution up to date, you can download iOS or iPadOS 16.1.1 starting today.