Apple has released iOS 12.4.1 for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch. The latest software update for iOS includes security fixes and is therefore recommended for all users to install on their devices.
Notably, the iOS 12.4.1 update patches the exploit used by the iOS 12.4 jailbreak.
Separately, Apple also released a new MacOS Mojave 10.14.6 supplemental update for Mac, along with small updates to watchOS and tvOS.
How to Install iOS 12.4.1 Update
Be sure to backup iPhone or iPad to iCloud, iTunes, or both before proceeding with any software update.
- Open the “Settings” app on iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch
- Go to “General” and then to “Software Update”
- Choose to “Download and Install” when iOS 12.4.1 becomes available
The iOS 12.4.1 update will require the iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch be rebooted to complete the installation.
iOS 12.4.1 IPSW Firmware Direct Download Links
- iPhone XS Max
- iPhone XS
- 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 9.7‑inch
- iPad Pro 10.5-inch
- 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 5 9.7-inch – 2017 model
- iPad 6 9.7-inch – 2018 model
- iPad Air 3 2019 model
- iPad Air 2
- iPad Air 1
- iPad mini 5
- iPad mini 4
- iPad mini 3
- iPad mini 2
- iPod touch 6th generation
- iPod touch 7th generation
iOS 12.4.1 release notes
The release notes accompanying iOS 12.4.1 are brief, stating simply that the update includes important security and stability updates and is recommended for all users to install. The security specific release notes confirm that the update patches the vulnerability which allowed for jailbreaking iOS 12.4 with the unc0ver tool:
Aside from the iOS 12.4.1 update, Apple has also released a second second supplemental update for MacOS Mojave 10.14.6 with some bug fixes, and small updates for watchOS for Apple Watch and tvOS for Apple TV.