iOS 12.4.1 Update Available to Download Now [IPSW Links]

Apple has released iOS 12.4.1 for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch. The latest software update for iOS includes security fixes and is therefore recommended for all users to install on their devices.

Notably, the iOS 12.4.1 update patches the exploit used by the iOS 12.4 jailbreak.

Separately, Apple also released a new MacOS Mojave 10.14.6 supplemental update for Mac, along with small updates to watchOS and tvOS.

How to Install iOS 12.4.1 Update

Be sure to backup iPhone or iPad to iCloud, iTunes, or both before proceeding with any software update.

1. Open the “Settings” app on iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch
2. Go to “General” and then to “Software Update”
3. Choose to “Download and Install” when iOS 12.4.1 becomes available

The iOS 12.4.1 update will require the iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch be rebooted to complete the installation.

iOS 12.4.1 IPSW Firmware Direct Download Links

iOS 12.4.1 release notes

The release notes accompanying iOS 12.4.1 are brief, stating simply that the update includes important security and stability updates and is recommended for all users to install. The security specific release notes confirm that the update patches the vulnerability which allowed for jailbreaking iOS 12.4 with the unc0ver tool:

iOS 12.4.1
Released August 26, 2019
Kernel

Available for: iPhone 5s and later, iPad Air and later, and iPod touch 6th generation

Impact: A malicious application may be able to execute arbitrary code with system privileges

Description: A use after free issue was addressed with improved memory management.

CVE-2019-8605: Ned Williamson working with Google Project Zero

Additional recognition
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We would like to acknowledge @Pwn20wnd for their assistance

Aside from the iOS 12.4.1 update, Apple has also released a second second supplemental update for MacOS Mojave 10.14.6 with some bug fixes, and small updates for watchOS for Apple Watch and tvOS for Apple TV.

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