iOS 15.7.1 and iPadOS 15.7.1 security updates released

Apple on Thursday released iOS and iPadOS 15.7.1, which includes several performance enhancements and security updates for the iPhone and iPad. iOS 15.7.1 update comes after Apple released iOS and iPadOS 16.1 on Monday. It is speculated that Apple delayed the release of the update after several testers reported problems with Face ID.

If you are running version 15 and are waiting for an update to iOS 16, we recommend that you install the 15.7.1 update. According to the release notes, the update has 18 patches, including zero-day vulnerabilities in the kernel that could be actively exploited.

In addition, based on feedback from users who have already upgraded, the update has fixed a bug that prevented Face ID unlocking in the RC version.

It is reported that after some iPhone 12 Pro, iPhone 13 Pro and other models were updated to iOS 15.7.1 RC version, the Face ID function has failed.

When the user resets Face ID, the system will pop up "Face ID is not available, please try again in the evening".

iOS 15.7.1 is an update for older iPhones that cannot be upgraded to iOS 16, and users who are not considering upgrading to iOS 16 can also choose this version.

It is understood that on October 25, Apple pushed the full amount of iOS 16.1 update, after the upgrade, iPhone XR, iPhone 11, iPhone 12 mini, iPhone 13 mini all support the power percentage display, at the same time, the version of the battery icon will also be synchronized with the reduction of the power value change.