Apple has released iOS 12.2 for iPhone and iPad. The latest iOS update includes a handful of new features, bug fixes, and security enhancements, and is therefore recommended for iPhone and iPad users to install on their devices.
iOS 12.2 features new Animoji character icons for compatible iOS devices, support for a new Apple News Plus paid subscription service, and resolutions to various bugs and issues. The full release notes accompanying the iOS 12.2 download are further below for those interested.
Separately, Apple has updated other system software as well with a simultaneous release of tvOS 12.2 for Apple TV, MacOS Mojave 10.14.4 update for Mac along with Security Update 2019-002 for High Sierra and Sierra, and an update to watchOS for Apple Watch.
How to Download & Install iOS 12.2 Update on iPhone or iPad
The simplest method of updating to iOS 12.2 on an iPhone or iPad is from Software Update within the Settings application.
Before anything else, backup the iPhone or iPad to iCloud or iTunes before starting the iOS update, this allows you to restore data in the odd event something goes wrong.
- Open the “Settings” app in iOS, then choose “General” and go to “Software Update”
- Choose “Download & Install” when iOS 12.2 update is visible to begin the iOS update process
Installing iOS 12.2 requires an internet connection and the battery of the iPhone or iPad must be sufficiently charged, or the device must be plugged into a power source. The iPhone or iPad will reboot automatically to complete installation.
If you have automatic iOS updates enabled than iOS 12.2 will install on its own when the device is not in use.
Users can also choose to install iOS 12.2 through iTunes on Mac OS or Windows by connecting the iPhone or iPad to a computer running the latest version of iTunes. Selecting the device within iTunes and choosing ‘Update’ (after backing up, of course!) will install the update this way.
iOS 12.2 IPSW Firmware Files Download Links
Another option which is generally most appropriate for advanced users is using IPSW firmware files for installing iOS updates. This method requires iTunes and a USB cable as well.
- iPhone XS
- iPhone XS Max
- iPhone XR
- iPhone X
- iPhone 8
- iPhone 8 Plus
- iPhone 7
- iPhone 7 Plus
- iPhone 6S
- iPhone 6S Plus
- iPhone 6
- iPhone 6 Plus
- iPhone SE
- iPhone 5S
- iPad Pro 11 inch 2018 model
- iPad Pro 12.9 inch 1st generation
- iPad Pro 12.9 inch 2nd generation
- iPad Pro 12.9 inch 3rd generation 2018 model
- iPad Pro 10.5 inch
- iPad Pro 9.7 inch
- iPad 6 9.7 inch 2018 model
- iPad 5 9.7 inch 2017 model
- iPad Air 3 10.5 inch 2019 model
- iPad Air 2
- iPad Air 1
- iPad mini 5 2019 model
- iPad mini 4
- iPad mini 3
- iPad mini 2
- iPod touch (6th generation)
iOS 12.2 Release Notes
The release notes accompanying the iOS 12.2 update download are as follows:
The full release notes for iOS 12.2 detailing the changes in iOS 12.2 are as follows:
Aside from iOS 12.2 updates, other system software updates are available for other Apple products, including MacOS Mojave 10.14.4 for Mac, Security Update 2019-002 for MacOS High Sierra and Sierra, tvOS 12.2 for Apple TV, and watchOS 5.3 for Apple Watch.