iOS 18.1.1 & iPadOS 18.1.1 Security Updates Released

Apple has issued iOS 18.1.1, iPadOS 18.1.1, iOS 17.2.2, and iPadOS 17.2.2, for iPhone and iPad users. These updates are relatively small but contain important security fixes, making the software updates important for users to install onto eligible devices.

Separately, Apple also released MacOS Sequoia 15.1.1 with the same set of security patches, along with visionOS 2.1.1.

No new features or other changes are expected in these security updates, as those will be arriving likely next month with iOS 18.2 when it finishes beta testing.

How to Download & Install iOS 18.1.1 Update

Updating to iOS 18.1.1, iPadOS 18.1.1, iOS 17.2.2, or ipadOS 17.2.2 is just like installing any other software update. Be sure to backup your device to iCloud and/or your computer before proceeding.

1. Open the “Settings” app on your iPhone or iPad
2. Go to “General”, and then go to “Software Update”
3. Choose to “Update Now” to download and install iOS 18.1.1 , iPadOS 18.1.1, iOS 17.2.2, or ipadOS 17.2.2

Your iPhone or iPad must restart to finish installation.

Users running iOS/iPadOS 18 or later on iPhone XS and later, iPad Pro 13-inch, iPad Pro 12.9-inch 3rd generation and later, iPad Pro 11-inch 1st generation and later, iPad Air 3rd generation and later, iPad 7th generation and later, and iPad mini 5th generation and later will find iOS 18.1.1 available.

Users running iOS/iPadOS 17 on iPhone XS and later, iPad Pro 13-inch, iPad Pro 12.9-inch 2nd generation and later, iPad Pro 10.5-inch, iPad Pro 11-inch 1st generation and later, iPad Air 3rd generation and later, iPad 6th generation and later, and iPad mini 5th generation and later, will instead find iOS 17.2.2 available.

Users can alco choose to update their devices using Finder or iTunes and a computer as well, if they prefer. IPSW file manual updates are also a possibility for more advanced users.

iOS 18.1.1 IPSW Firmware Files

The IPSW links below point directly to Apple CDN servers:

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iOS 18.1.1 Release Notes

Release notes accompanying the updates are brief:

This update provides important security fixes and is recommended for all users.

For information on the security content of Apple software updates, please visit this website: https://support.apple.com/100100

Don’t forget to install the available security updates on your Mac, iPhone, iPad, and Apple Vision Pro, if applicable to you.