Apple has released iOS 12.4.5 for a select group of older model iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch models that are unable to run the latest iOS 13.3.1 and iPadOS 13.3.1 releases.
According to the brief release notes accompanying the download, iOS 12.4.5 “provides important security updates” and is therefore recommended for all eligible users to install on their devices. No new features are expected to be included in the release.
The iOS 12.4.5 update is available specifically for iPhone 5s, iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus, iPad Air, iPad mini 2, iPad mini 3, and iPod touch 6th generation.
For users with an eligible device they should install the iOS 12.4.5 update to receive the latest security updates for those devices.
How to Download & Install iOS 12.4.5 Update
Before installing any software update be certain to backup iPhone or iPad to iCloud, Finder in MacOS 10.15 and later, or iTunes on older MacOS and Windows versions. After a backup is complete, installing iOS 12.4.5 is easy:
- Open the “Settings” app on the iPhone or iPad
- Go to “General”
- Choose “Software Update”
- Select “Download & Install” when “iOS 12.4.5” is shown as available to download as a software update
The device will reboot to complete installation.
iOS 12.4.5 Compatibility
iOS 12.4.5 is limited to specific model devices, including iPhone 5s, iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus, iPad Air, iPad mini 2, iPad mini 3, and iPod touch 6th generation.
Newer devices can run the latest versions of iOS 13 and iPadOS 13.
iOS 12.4.5 IPSW Download Links
- Updating…
- http://updates-http.cdn-apple.com/2020WinterFCS/fullrestores/061-62101/FBAAD897-7AF3-4F55-93A6-26E73884A1C9/iPodtouch_12.4.5_16G161_Restore.ipsw
- http://updates-http.cdn-apple.com/2020WinterFCS/fullrestores/061-62175/5CE40058-84CF-4E77-8A30-5A3C9F93E6DE/iPad_64bit_TouchID_12.4.5_16G161_Restore.ipsw
- http://updates-http.cdn-apple.com/2020WinterFCS/fullrestores/061-62196/E2C61737-55E3-45B6-BDCD-AF2968B5EB52/iPhone_4.0_64bit_12.4.5_16G161_Restore.ipsw
- http://updates-http.cdn-apple.com/2020WinterFCS/fullrestores/061-62206/7EF847AB-1887-4270-8329-48FF8D3D8D8B/iPad_64bit_12.4.5_16G161_Restore.ipsw
- http://updates-http.cdn-apple.com/2020WinterFCS/fullrestores/061-62302/374BFC6F-25FE-45D2-AC8A-8B7646794D3A/iPhone_5.5_12.4.5_16G161_Restore.ipsw
- http://updates-http.cdn-apple.com/2020WinterFCS/fullrestores/061-62313/32754B5C-6393-4835-9578-47490E2748BF/iPhone_4.7_12.4.5_16G161_Restore.ipsw
- http://updates-http.cdn-apple.com/2020WinterFCS/fullrestores/061-62101/FBAAD897-7AF3-4F55-93A6-26E73884A1C9/iPodtouch_12.4.5_16G161_Restore.ipsw
- http://updates-http.cdn-apple.com/2020WinterFCS/fullrestores/061-62175/5CE40058-84CF-4E77-8A30-5A3C9F93E6DE/iPad_64bit_TouchID_12.4.5_16G161_Restore.ipsw
- http://updates-http.cdn-apple.com/2020WinterFCS/fullrestores/061-62196/E2C61737-55E3-45B6-BDCD-AF2968B5EB52/iPhone_4.0_64bit_12.4.5_16G161_Restore.ipsw
- http://updates-http.cdn-apple.com/2020WinterFCS/fullrestores/061-62206/7EF847AB-1887-4270-8329-48FF8D3D8D8B/iPad_64bit_12.4.5_16G161_Restore.ipsw
- http://updates-http.cdn-apple.com/2020WinterFCS/fullrestores/061-62302/374BFC6F-25FE-45D2-AC8A-8B7646794D3A/iPhone_5.5_12.4.5_16G161_Restore.ipsw
- http://updates-http.cdn-apple.com/2020WinterFCS/fullrestores/061-62313/32754B5C-6393-4835-9578-47490E2748BF/iPhone_4.7_12.4.5_16G161_Restore.ipsw
This software update was released alongside other updates for iOS, iPadOS, macOS, watchOS, and tvOS. Devices that are newer than the hardware discussed earlier in the compatibility section can download and install iOS 13.3.1 and iPadOS 13.3.1 instead.
While no new features or major changes are expected in iOS 12.4.5, if you happen to discover anything noteworthy or have any particular experience with IOS 12.4.5 then be sure to share in the comments below.