Apple has released iOS 14.1 for iPhone and iPod touch along with iPadOS 14.1 for iPad.
iOS 14.1 and iPadOS 14.1 are the first major point release updates for iOS 14 and iPadOS 14 and include a variety of bug fixes and improvements, making it recommended for all users who are currently running a prior iOS 14 or ipadOS 14 release.
How to Download iOS 14.1 & iPadOS 14.1 Updates
As usual, backup the iPhone or iPad to iCloud, iTunes, or to a Mac with Finder before beginning any software update.
- Open the “Settings” app on iPhone or iPad
- Go to “General”
- Choose “Software Update”
- Choose to “Download & Install” the iOS 14.1 or iPadOS 14.1 update
The point release update should install relatively quickly, and as usual will reboot the device to complete installation.
Optionally, users can also update to iOS 14.1 and iPadOS 14.1 by using a computer, either with iTunes, or a Mac running Catalina, Big Sur, or later with Finder. This obviously requires connecting the device to the computer via a USB cable.
Finally, advanced users can update their devices with IPSW firmware files, using the links below to apply the firmware updates via Finder or iTunes.
iOS 14.1 IPSW Direct Download Links
- iPhone 11 Pro Max, iPhone 11 Pro, iPhone XS Max, iPhone XS
- iPhone 11, iPhone XR
- iPhone X
- iPhone 8, iPhone 7
- iPhone 8 Plus, iPhone 7 Plus
- iPhone SE (2nd Generation)
- iPhone SE
- iPhone 6s
- iPhone 6s Plus
- iPod touch (7th generation)
iPadOS 14.1 IPSW Direct Download Links
- 12.9-in. iPad Pro (4th generation)
- 11-in. iPad Pro (2nd generation)
- 11-in. iPad Pro (1st generation), 12.9-in. iPad Pro (3rd generation)
- 10.5-in. iPad Pro (1st generation), 12.9-in. iPad Pro (2nd generation)
- iPad (5th generation), iPad (6th generation)
- iPad mini (5th generation), iPad Air (3rd generation)
- 10.2-in. iPad (7th and 8th generations)
- iPad mini 4, iPad Air 2
- 9.7-in. iPad Pro (1st generation)
- 12.9-in. iPad Pro (1st generation)
iOS 14.1 Release Notes
Release notes accompanying the iOS 14.1 and iPadOS 14.1 release are as follows:
Separately, there are also small software updates available for watchOS and HomePod.