Apple has just released for download iOS 18.3.1 IPSW links and OTA update and iPadOS 18.3.1, bringing minor updates to their operating systems launched in September.
This comes only two weeks after the release of iOS 18.3. If you’re using a compatible iPhone or iPad, updating via OTA update method is simple. Just go to Settings > General > Software Update to download and install the new version.
For those still running iPadOS 17, Apple also rolled out iPadOS 17.7.5. This keeps older devices secure and up to date. So, what’s in this new update? According to Apple’s release notes, iOS 18.3.1 comes with important bug fixes and security patches.
Apple’s security support document for iOS 18.3.1 and iPadOS 18.3.1 addresses an accessibility vulnerability that could potentially disable USB Restricted Mode on a locked device.
Impact: A physical attack may disable USB Restricted Mode on a locked device. Apple is aware of a report that this issue may have been exploited in an extremely sophisticated attack against specific targeted individuals.
While there aren’t any flashy new features, updates like these help improve device performance and security, so it’s a good idea to install them when they become available.
You can also update to iOS 18.3.1 via updating using IPSW links. Simply download the required IPSW file from links given below and then update to it using Finder on Mac or iTunes on Windows.
iOS 18.3.1 Final IPSW Direct Download Links:
- iPhone 16 Pro, iPhone 16 Pro Max
- iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus
- iPhone 15 Pro Max, iPhone 15 Pro
- iPhone 15 Plus, iPhone 15
- 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 SE (2nd Generation), (3rd Generation)
iPadOS 18.3.1 IPSW Direct Download Links:
- 13-in. iPad Pro (M4)
- 12.9-in. iPad Pro (5th generation)
- 12.9-in. iPad Pro (4th generation)
- 11-in. iPad Pro (M4)
- 11-in. iPad Pro (3rd generation)
- 11-in. iPad Pro (2nd generation)
- 11-in. iPad Pro (4th generation), 12.9-in. iPad Pro (6th generation)
- 11-in. iPad Pro (1st generation), 12.9-in. iPad Pro (3rd generation)
- iPad mini (7th generation), iPad mini (6th generation), iPad mini (5th generation),
- iPad Air (5th Generation), iPad Air (4th generation), iPad Air (3rd generation)
- 11-inch iPad Air (M2)
- 13-inch iPad Air (M2)
- 10.2-in. iPad (7th generation and 8th generation), 10.2-in. iPad (9th generation | 10th generation)
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