iOS 18.5 Update Released for iPhone & iPad with Bug Fixes & Security Enhancements
iOS 18.5 for iPhone and iPadOS 18.5 for iPad have been released by Apple. According to the release notes accompanying the update download, the software updates primary focus is the introduction of a new Pride Harmony LGBTQ wallpaper. Additionally, parents will now receive a notification when the Screen Time passcode is used on a childs device, and the updates include a variety of bug fixes and security enhancements to iPhone and iPad.
Separately, MacOS Sequoia 15.5 update is available for Mac, along with updates to MacOS Ventura 13.7.6, macOS Sonoma 14.7.6, iPadOS 17.7.7, and updates for watchOS 11.5, tvOS 18.5, and visionOS 2.5.
How to Download & Install iOS 18.5 / iPadOS 18.5 Update
Always backup iPhone/iPad to iCloud or a computer before starting a system software update.
- Open “Settings” app on iPhone or iPad
- Go to “General” and then go to “Software Update”
- Choose to “Update Now” to download and install iOS 18.5 / iPadOS 18.5
Your device must restart to finish installation.
Users can also update their iPhone or iPad by connecting it to a computer, or by using IPSW firmware files.
iOS 18.5 IPSW Firmware Files Download Links
Though it’s generally only appropriate for advanced users, another update option is to update manually with IPSW files. The links below point to IPSW for compatible devices on Apple CDN servers:
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iPadOS 18.5 IPSW Download Links
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iOS 18.5 Release Notes
Release notes for iOS 18.5 are as follows:
This update also includes the following enhancements and bug fixes:
* A new Pride Harmony wallpaper
* Parents now receive a notification when the Screen Time passcode is used on a child’s device
* Buy with iPhone is available when purchasing content within the Apple TV app on a 3rd party device
* Fixes an issue where the Apple Vision Pro app may display a black screen
* Support for carrier-provided satellite features is available on iPhone 13 (all models). For more information visit: https://support.apple.com/122339Some 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:
https://support.apple.com/100100
While updating iPhone and iPad, don’t forget to also update your Mac with Sequoia 15.5, Sonoma 14.7.6, and/or Ventura 13.7.6, along with your Apple Watch, Apple TV, and Apple Vision Pro.
