iOS 15.6.1 is now available to download on most modern iPhones. This new patch includes “important security updates” that can be applied right now for users of the iPhone 13, 12,11, XS, X, 8 Plus, 7 Plus, 6S Plus, both iPhone SE models, and also the iPod Touch 7th Gen. iPhone updates can be hit or miss when it comes to stability, however, which can sometimes make it a risk for users who depend on their devices for work. Here’s the need-to-know info on whether or not iOS 15.6.1 is stable and safe to install.
Is iOS 15.6.1 safe to install for iPhone?
iOS 15.6.1 is an update that Apple “recommends for all users” as it “provides important security updates.”
Apple doesn’t always encourage users to update in this way, so it’s pretty clear that iOS 15.6.1 is an important update that users of compatible devices will want to take the time to download and install.
On the technical side, the iOS 15.6.1 patch notes are as follows:
An out-of-bounds write issue was addressed with improved bounds checking.
With iOS 15 being out for almost a year now, the OS has become generally stable. Therefore, updating to 15.6.1 should be largely risk-free.
Of course, when updating a device, it’s important to ensure that battery life is topped up and there’s no risk of the phone losing power during the updating process. A loss of power at the wrong moment can result in a bricked device, which is where the iPhone can no longer be used.
iOS 16 is scheduled to launch alongside the iPhone 14 very soon, so this could be the last public patch for iOS 15.
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