Apple has released iOS 15.5 for iPhone, and iPadOS 15.5 for iPad.
The software updates include a few minor features and changes, along with security updates. The full release notes are listed below.
Additionally, Apple released macOS Monterey 12.4 for Mac, an Apple Studio Display update which requires the 12.4 macOS update, along with updates to Homepod, WatchOS, and tvOS.
How to Download & Update to iOS 15.5 or iPadOS 15.5 on iPhone & iPad
Before beginning any software update, be certain you backup iPhone or iPad to iCloud, Finder, or iTunes. Failure to backup could result in unintended data loss if something goes wrong.
- Open the “Settings” app on the iPhone or iPad
- Go to “General”
- Go to “Software Update”
- Select “Download and Install” for iOS 15.5 or iPadOS 15.5 on your device
Your iPhone or iPad will need to reboot to complete installation.
Users can also choose to update form the Software Update mechanism in the Finder on Mac, or iTunes on a PC. Additionally, advanced users can install the updates using IPSW files provided by Apple.
iOS 15.5 IPSW Download Links
- iPhone 13 Pro Max
- iPhone 13 Pro
- iPhone 13 mini
- iPhone 13
- iPhone 12 Pro Max
- iPhone 12 Pro
- iPhone 12
- iPhone 12 mini
- iPhone 11 Pro Max
- iPhone 11 Pro
- iPhone XS Max
- iPhone XS
- iPhone 11
- iPhone XR
- iPhone X
- iPhone 8
- iPhone 8 Plus
- iPhone 7
- iPhone 7 Plus
- iPhone SE 3rd generation
- iPhone SE 2nd generation
- iPhone SE 1st generation
- iPhone 6s
- iPhone 6s Plus
- iPod touch 7th generation
iPadOS 15.5 IPSW Download Links
- 12.9″ iPad Pro 5th generation
- 12.9″ iPad Pro 4th generation
- 12.9″ iPad Pro 3rd generation
- 12.9″ iPad Pro 2nd generation
- 12.9″ iPad Pro 1st generation
- 11″ iPad Pro 3rd generation
- 11″ iPad Pro 2nd generation
- 11″ iPad Pro 1st generation
- 10.5″ iPad Pro
- 9.7″ iPad Pro
- iPad 5th generation
- iPad 6th generation
- iPad mini 6th generation
- iPad mini 5th generation
- iPad mini 4th generation
- iPad Air 3rd generation
- iPad Air 4th generation
- iPad Air 5th Generation
- iPad Air 2nd generation
- 10.2″ iPad 7th generation
- 10.2″ iPad 8th generation
- 10.2″ iPad 9th generation
iOS 15.5 / iPadOS 15.5 Release Notes
Release notes included with the download are as follows:
Separately, software updates are available for macOS Monterey 12.4, tvOS, watchOS, HomePod, and Apple Studio Display.