A minor update for iPhone and iPad users is now available in the form of iOS 14.7.1 and iPadOS 14.7.1. Download it right now.

iOS 14.7.1 and iPadOS 14.7.1 Download Now Available with Bug Fixes

Given how quickly this update has been released after iOS 14.7 and iPadOS 14.7, therefore it is safe to say that Apple has quickly patched a few bugs that were left behind. And as you would expect, it fixes the issue where a Touch ID iPhone would fail to unlock a connected Apple Watch without entering the passcode.

iOS 14.7.1 fixes an issue where iPhone models with Touch ID cannot unlock a paired Apple Watch using the Unlock with iPhone feature. This update also 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 this update right now, simply follow the steps exactly as written below:

Make sure you have 50% or more battery life otherwise the update won't download and install. Connecting to a wall charger is a good option at this pointConnect to Wi-Fi if you haven't alreadyNavigate to Settings > General > Software Update on your iPhone or iPadTap on Download and Install when the new iOS 14.7.1 / iPadOS 14.7.1 download shows up

Download iOS 14.7.1 and iPadOS 14.7.1 IPSW Files

Looking to download the individual IPSW files? Click on the relevant links below:

iPhone 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 Plus2020 iPhone 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)iPad Air (2nd-gen, 3rd-gen, 4th-gen)iPad mini (4th-gen, 5th-gen)

To clean install the iOS 14.7 and iPadOS 14.7 update, check out the tutorial below:

How to Clean Install iOS 14 and iPadOS 14 Final Version

[This article is being updated with more information as it becomes available]