iOS 16.4 & iPadOS 16.4 Update Released to Download

iOS 16.4 for iPhone and iPadOS 16.4 for iPad have been released by Apple. The software updates include new Emoji icons, security enhancements, bug fixes, and a few very minor features, like the inclusion of voice isolation support for cellular calls.

For users of older iPhone and iPad models, iOS 15.7.4 and iPadOS 15.7.4 is also available as a software update.

Separately, Apple also released macOS Ventura 13.3 update for Mac, along with software updates for MacOS Monterey, MacOS Big Sur, watchOS, tvOS, and HomePod.

How to Download & Update to iOS 16.4 / iPadOS 16.4

Don’t forget to backup iPhone or iPad to iCloud, Finder, or iTunes before beginning any system software update.

1. Open the “Settings” app on iPhone or iPad
2. Go to “General”
3. Choose “Software Update”
4. Select to “Download and Install” for iOS 16.4 / iPadOS 16.4

You will need to restart your iPhone or iPad to complete installation.

If you’re running an older device with iOS 15.x or iPadOS 15.x then you will find different updates available for those devices.

Optionally, you can also install the software updates through a computer with Finder, iTunes, or by using IPSW firmware files. Each of these methods requires the usage of a USB cable.

iOS 16.4 IPSW Download Links

IPSW firmware for iOS 16.4 is available directly from Apple using the following URLs:

• iPhone 14 Pro Max
• iPhone 14 Pro
• iPhone 14
• iPhone 14 Plus
• iPhone 13 Pro Max
• iPhone 13 Pro
• iPhone 13 mini
• iPhone 13
• iPhone 12
• iPhone 12 Pro
• iPhone 12 mini
• iPhone 12 Pro Max
• iPhone 11 Pro Max
• iPhone 11 Pro
• iPhone XS Max
• iPhone XS
• iPhone 11
• iPhone XR
• iPhone X
• iPhone 8
• iPhone 8 Plus
• iPhone SE 2nd Generation
• iPhone SE 3rd Generation)

iPadOS 16.4 IPSW Download Links

IPSW firmware for iPadOS 16.4 is available to download directly from Apple using the following links:

• 12.9-inch iPad Pro (6th generation, 5th generation, 4th generation, 3rd generation, 2nd generation, 1st generation)
• 11-inch iPad Pro (4th generation, 3rd generation, 2nd generation, 1st generation)
• 10.5-inch iPad Pro
• 9.7-inch iPad Pro
• iPad Air (3rd generation, 4th generation, 5th generation)
• iPad (5th generation, 6th generation, 7th generation, 8th generation, 9th generation, 10th generation)
• iPad mini (5th generation, 6th generation)

iOS 16.4 Release Notes

Release notes included with iOS 16.4 are as follows:

This update includes the following enhancements and bug fixes:

– 21 new emoji including animals, hand gestures, and objects are now available in emoji keyboard
– Notifications for web apps added to the Home Screen
– Voice Isolation for cellular calls prioritizes your voice and blocks out ambient noise around you
– Duplicates album in Photos expands support to detect duplicate photos and videos in an iCloud Shared Photo Library
– VoiceOver support for maps in the Weather app
– Accessibility setting to automatically dim video when flashes of light or strobe effects are detected
– Fixes an issue where Ask to Buy requests from children may fail to appear on the parent’s device
– Addresses issues where Matter-compatible thermostats could become unresponsive when paired to Apple Home
– Crash Detection optimizations on iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Pro models

Release notes for iPadOS 16.4 are similar, minus iPhone specific features and adjustments, and with Apple Pencil specifics.

iPadOS 16.4 Release Notes

This update includes the following enhancements and bug fixes:

21 new emoji including animals, hand gestures, and objects are now available in emoji keyboard

Apple Pencil hover adds tilt and azimuth support so you can preview your mark at any angle before you make it in Notes and supported apps on iPad Pro 11-inch (4th generation) and iPad Pro 12.9-inch (6th generation)

Notifications for web apps added to the Home Screen

Duplicates album in Photos expands support to detect duplicate photos and videos in an iCloud Shared Photo Library

VoiceOver support for maps in the Weather app

Accessibility setting to automatically dim video when flashes of light or strobe effects are detected

Fixes an issue with Apple Pencil responsiveness that may occur while drawing or writing in the Notes app

Fixes an issue where Ask to Buy requests from children may fail to appear on the parent’s device

Addresses issues where Matter-compatible thermostats could become unresponsive when paired to Apple Home

Some features may not be available for all regions or on all Apple devices. For information on the security content of Apple software updates, please visit this website: https://support.apple.com/kb/HT201222

Separately, software updates are available for Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch, HomePod, Apple Studio Display, and older iPhone and iPad hardware.