Apple has released iOS 13.3.1 and iPadOS 13.3.1 for iPhone and iPad users. The release includes bug fixes, security improvements, and feature enhancements. The full release notes for the system software versions is available below.
Additionally, iOS 12.4.5 is available for older iPhone and iPad models that are not able to run the latest iOS and iPadOS 13 versions.
Separately, Apple has also released MacOS Catalina 10.15.3 for Mac, watchOS 6.1.2 for Apple Watch, and tvOS 13.3.1 for Apple TV, Security Update 2020-001 for macOS Mojave and High Sierra, all of which are also bug fix or security releases.
How to Download iOS 13.3.1 or iPadOS 13.3.1 Updates
Be sure to backup iPhone or iPad to iCloud, to Finder in MacOS, or iTunes, before installing any system software update. Failure to have a fresh backup can lead to permanent data loss.
- Open “Settings” app on iPhone or iPad
- Go to “General”, and then go to “Software Update”
- Select “Download & Install” for ‘iOS 13.3.1’ or ‘iPadOS 13.3.1’ to install on the device
The updated device will reboot automatically as part of the installation process, when the device has booted back up it will be running the new system software.
Another option is to update to iOS 13.3.1 and iPadOS 13.3.1 through a computer. You can do that by connecting the iPhone, iPod touch, or iPad to a Windows PC with iTunes, or a Mac with iTunes, or a Mac with MacOS Catalina.
Advanced users can also use IPSW files to update system software which requires connecting the device to a computer as well, and the using either iTunes or Finder. Linked below are IPSW firmware files at Apple servers.
iOS 13.3.1 IPSW Direct Download Links
- iPhone 11
- iPhone 11 Pro
- iPhone 11 Pro Max
- iPhone XS Max
- iPhone XS
- iPhone XR
- iPhone X
- iPhone 8
- iPhone 8 Plus
- iPhone 7
- iPhone 7 Plus
- iPhone SE
- iPhone 6s
- iPhone 6s Plus
- iPod touch 7th-generation
iPadOS 13.3.1 IPSW Direct Download Links
- iPad Pro 11-inch – 2018 / 2019 model
- iPad Pro 12.9-inch 3rd generation – 2018 / 2019 model
- iPad Pro 12.9-inch 1st generation
- iPad Pro 12.9-inch 2nd generation
- iPad Pro 10.5-inch
- iPad Pro 9.7‑inch
- iPad 7 10.2-inch – 2019 model
- iPad 6 9.7-inch – 2018 model
- iPad 5 9.7-inch – 2017 model
- iPad Air 3 – 2019 model
- iPad Air 2
- iPad mini 5 – 2019 model
- iPad mini 4
iOS 13.3.1 Release Notes
iPadOS 13.3.1 Release Notes
As mentioned earlier, Apple also released system software updates for their many other devices and products. iOS 12.4.5 is available for some older iPhone and iPad models via the Settings > General > Software Update mechanism. You can find MacOS Catalina 10.15.3 along with Security Updates to Mojave and High Sierra via the System Software control panel. Apple Watch users and tvOS users can update to the latest versions of their respective system software using the Settings apps on those devices. You can read how to update Apple Watch watchOS here and how to update tvOS on Apple TV here if interested.