Apple Releases iOS 12.5.6 Update for Older iPhones and iPads With Vulnerability FixesApple today released an iOS 12.5.6 update for older
iPhone, iPod touch, and
iPad models that are not able to run the current version of iOS,
iOS 15.
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The update can be downloaded over-the-air by opening up the Settings app, tapping on "General," and selecting the "Software Update" option.
The iOS 12.5.6 update
fixes a major vulnerability that was actively exploited, so it's worth updating right away if you have an older device. The WebKit vulnerability was already fixed in the
iOS 15.6.1,
iPadOS 15.6.1, and
macOS Monterey 12.5.1 updates.
Devices that cannot be updated past iOS 12 include the ‌iPhone‌ 5s, ‌iPhone‌ 6, ‌iPhone‌ 6 Plus, iPod touch 6, original
iPad Air,
iPad mini 2, and ‌iPad mini‌ 3.
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