Apple has released iOS 15.6.1 and iPadOS 15.6.1 updates for both the iPhone and iPad for download. Here's everything that is new.

Download iOS 15.6.1 and iPadOS 15.6.1 Today with Bug Fixes for iPhone and iPad

We thought Apple would end software support for iOS 15 and iPadOS 15 at iOS 15.6 and iPadOS 15.6. But, that is not the case at all, as the Cupertino giant has seeded iOS 15.6.1 and iPadOS 15.6.1 for download for everyone with a compatible device around the globe.

Unlike previous iOS and iPadOS releases, this one does not feature anything new except that it fixes bugs and makes under-the-hood improvements. If you want your iPhone and iPad to function properly on a daily basis then this is the update you should download right away. But more importantly, this update focuses on the security side of things.

This update provides important security updates and is recommended for all users.

For information on the security content of Apple software updates, please visit this website:

https://support.apple.com/kb/HT201222

In order to download iOS 15.6.1 and iPadOS 15.6.1 right now, make sure you have 50% or more battery life remaining on your device. Once that is assured, go to Settings > General > Software Update. Wait for the page to load properly, and you'll see the 15.6.1 update available for download. Just tap on Download and Install to initiate the download.

If you like, you can download the iOS 15.6.1 and iPadOS 15.6.1 IPSW files from the link below to perform a clean installation. We will prefer that you take the over the air route for installation, but if you love everything nice and fresh, that option is available as well.

Download iOS 15.6.1 and iPadOS 15.6.1 IPSW Files

iPhone 13 Pro Max, iPhone 13 ProiPhone 13 mini, iPhone 13iPhone 12, iPhone 12 ProiPhone 12 Pro MaxiPhone 12 miniiPhone 11 Pro Max, iPhone 11 Pro, iPhone XS Max, iPhone XSiPhone 11, iPhone XRiPhone XiPhone 8, iPhone 7iPhone 8 Plus, iPhone 7 PlusiPhone SE 3iPhone SE 2iPhone SEiPhone 6siPhone 6s PlusiPod touch seventh-generation12.9-inch iPad Pro (5th-gen, 4th-gen, 3rd-gen, 2nd-gen, 1st-gen)11-inch iPad Pro (3rd-gen, 2nd-gen, 1st-gen)10.5-inch iPad Pro9.7-inch iPad ProiPad (5th-gen, 6th-gen, 7th-gen, 8th-gen, 9th-gen)iPad Air (2nd-gen, 3rd-gen, 4th-gen, 5th-gen)iPad mini (4th-gen, 5th-gen, 6th-gen)

Follow the guide posted here on how to clean install:

How to Clean Install iOS 15 and iPadOS 15 on iPhone and iPad