Download: iOS 16.6.1 Final IPSW Links, OTA Update As Well As iPadOS 16.6.1 Out Now

You can now download iOS 16.6.1 final IPSW links and OTA update as well as iPadOS 16.6.1 for your iPhone and iPad. Here are all the details that you might need.

This release comes when we are only days away from Apple’s September 12 iPhone 15 event where the company is expected to release RC version of iOS 17.

iOS 16.6.1 and iPadOS 16.6.1 are nothing more than a bug fix and security fix release which fixes the following critical issues, as detailed by Apple:

Impact: Processing a maliciously crafted image may lead to arbitrary code execution. Apple is aware of a report that this issue may have been actively exploited.

Description: A buffer overflow issue was addressed with improved memory handling.

CVE-2023-41064: The Citizen Lab at The University of Torontoʼs Munk School

Impact: A maliciously crafted attachment may result in arbitrary code execution. Apple is aware of a report that this issue may have been actively exploited.

Description: A validation issue was addressed with improved logic.

CVE-2023-41061: Apple

To update to this latest version, head over to Settings > General > Software Update section on your device and grab the OTA update from there.

Alternatively, you can grab IPSW link for your device from links given below and update using Finder or iTunes.

iOS 16.6.1 IPSW Direct Download Links:

iPadOS 16.6.1 IPSW Direct Download Links:

UPDATE: Alongside iOS 16.6.1 and iPadOS 16.6.1, Apple has also released watchOS 9.6.2 and macOS 13.5.2 with critical fixes. We recommend updating your devices as soon as possible.

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