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4 Reasons Not to Install iOS 15.8.2 & 10 Reasons You Should
Apple’s iOS 15.8.2 update could have a huge impact on your iPhone’s performance. While most users should install the firmware right now, others are better off waiting a few hours or perhaps even a few more days before upgrading from older iOS software.
iOS 15.8.2 is the latest iOS 15 upgrade for iPhone and it’s available to download right now if you own an iPhone 6s, iPhone 6s Plus, iPhone SE, iPhone 7, or iPhone 7 Plus.
It’s a minor release, but the firmware brings under-the-hood improvements to these iPhone models. It doesn’t have any new features on board.
The software update requires a fairly small download. That being said, it could be fairly large for those of you moving up from older versions of iOS. That’s because the features and fixes from any updates you skipped are baked into your version of iOS 15.8.2.
Those of you dealing with issues on older versions of iOS could see a huge turnaround after installing iOS 15.8.2. We’re hearing about positive changes. That being said, we’re also hearing about various bugs and performance problems.
If you move your iPhone to iOS 15.8.2, and you can’t stand its performance, note that you can’t downgrade to older iOS software. Apple stopped signing on iOS 15.8.1.
This means those of you having a great experience on iOS 15.8.1 and older need to approach the iOS 15.8.2 update with a sense of caution. Once you move your iPhone to the latest software, there’s no going back.
With all of that mind mind, if you’re currently debating a move to iOS 15.8.2, allow us to walk you through the best reasons to install the software today and the best reasons to hang around on your current version of iOS for a little bit longer.
Install iOS 15.8.2 for Better Security | |||||||||||||||
If security is important to you, and you missed older versions of iOS 15, you'll want to think about installing Apple's iOS 15.8.2 update right away. iOS 15.8.2 doesn't have any security updates on board. But, if you missed prior versions of iOS 15, you'll get their patches when you upgrade. iOS 15.8.1 wasn't a big update, but it did have a pair of security patches on board. They're important and they will help protect your device from harm. iOS 15.8 had an important security patch on board. iOS 15.7.9 brought a new security patch with it. It addressed an issue where hackers could gain access via PassKit (Apple Wallet) image. For more information, head over to Apple's website. iOS 15.7.8 had 10 security patches on board. These patches are essential if you want to keep your device and its data safe from harm. Apple's outlined the changes in detail and they're worth a look. iOS 15.7.7 brought three security patches to iPhone models lingering on iOS 15. For more about them, head over to Apple's security site. iOS 15.7.6 had several security updates on board. For more information about those patches, head here. The iOS 15.7.5 update patched up actively exploited vulnerabilities making it an extremely important upgrade for your iPhone. To learn more about the patches, check out Apple's guide. iOS 15.7.4 brought important security fixes to older iPhone models as well. If you want to learn more about these changes, check out Apple's guide. iOS 15.7.3 also brought a batch of security patches to iPhone. You can learn more about these changes right here. iOS 15.7.2 brought numerous patches along with it. For more about them, head over to Apple's website for more details. iOS 15.7.1 update brought 17 security patches with it while iOS 15.7 delivered 11 security patches to iPhone. If you want a look at the details, head over to Apple's security site for more information. If you missed iOS 15.6.1, it had two security patches on board. You can read more about the pair on Apple's website. If you missed Apple's iOS 15.6 update, it had 30+ security upgrades on board. You can learn more about them right here. If you missed iOS 15.5 it brought 27 new security patches to the iPhone. You can learn more about these patches over on Apple's security site. If you missed iOS 15.4.1, it had one new security patch on board. You can read more about it over on Apple's website. If you missed the iOS 15.4 update, it had a whopping 36 new security patches on board. If you want to learn more about these patches, head on over to Apple's security site for the particulars. If you missed iOS 15.3.1, it had one security patch on board. For more about it, head over to Apple's security page. If you missed iOS 15.3, you'll also get its patches with your upgrade. iOS 15.3 brought 10 new security patches to iPhone users. If you're interested in the details, you can read more about them right here. If you missed iOS 15.2.1, you'll get its security patch with your upgrade. You can learn more about the change over on Apple's website. If you missed Apple's iOS 15.2 update, you'll get its 30+ security patches with your upgrade. You can read all about them over on the company's security site. iOS 15.2 also included some important upgrades to privacy. The software brought the company's App Privacy Report to Settings. This lets you see how often your apps have accessed your location, photos, camera, microphone, contacts and more during the last seven days. You can also see their network activity. In addition, iOS 15.2 brought Apple's communication safety features for kids. You'll find these features in the Messages app, in Siri, in Spotlight, and in Search. If you missed iOS 15.1, iOS 15.8.2 will bring its security patches to your iPhone. You can read more about them on Apple's website. If you missed iOS 15.0.2 you'll also get its security patch with your upgrade. You can learn more about it right here. iOS 15.0 also brought numerous security patches to your iPhone. If you'll be moving up from iOS 14 and you're interested in the exact nature of these improvements, you can read about them over on Apple's security website. Apple's updated its website with new information about iOS 15's batch of security patches. The company now says the software patched up an issue that could have exposed a user's private Apple ID information and in-app search history. It also says iOS 15 patched up an issue that allowed apps to override Privacy preferences. If you skipped iOS 14.8 or any older versions of iOS, you'll get the security patches from those updates with your iOS 15.8.2 update as well. In addition to those patches, iOS 15 comes with some security and privacy upgrades including improvements to Siri. Requests made to Siri are now processed on the device itself using Neural Engine. This makes it more secure. If you're an Apple Card user, you'll now get a security code that changes regularly to use when you make online transactions. Apple's also included a built-in authenticator that's similar to Google Authenticator. This will let you generate verification codes for enhanced sign-in security under your Passwords. There's also a Mail feature that hides your IP address. | |||||||||||||||
Janis Thompson
09/21/2021 at 10:31 am
Thx for this! I think I’ll stay with 14.8 for the foreseeable, eh. More and more storage on my poor old 6s is being used by all these ‘great’ upgrades. You’d think they want me to buy a new phone. Lol❤️❤️
Al Mahoney
09/21/2021 at 10:40 am
WiFi didn’t work outside for my wife and me.
nevergonnahappen
09/22/2021 at 5:46 am
it works well on my 8
Shaihaan
09/29/2021 at 3:41 pm
Is it okay for iPhone 7
Irene Johnson
11/12/2021 at 3:49 am
Having real problems with phone (iPhone6s) overheating and battery draining.
Sandy
11/15/2021 at 9:43 am
Me either. Did you find a fix?
GordN
11/25/2021 at 11:05 am
Calendar with exchange – barely, if at all, works anymore. Reverting
Vickie
12/10/2021 at 8:16 am
After installing the 15.1.1, mu iPhone 12 has slowed down considerably and sometimes freezes or won’t open different apps at all! I really wish I hadn’t updated it!
Dave
01/03/2022 at 1:10 pm
After downloading iOS 15.1 on my iPad Pro the SD card camera adapter isn’t recognised! I work as part time photographer, and always download to iPad. How do I get this to work again please, I use it every day. It was fine on earlier versions. I don’t use a laptop. Depend on my trusty iPad Pro.
Thanks for any help.
Kaycee
03/14/2022 at 8:09 pm
Unfortunately I got sucked in into upgrading my iPhone 8 to the iOS 15.3 Version and imo it’s the absolute WORST update that iOS has put out there.
Waaay too many BUGS and Glitches, especially with the Keyboard and it’s Cursor when trying to place the Cursor. But there’s also a Ton of other Bugs.
It just sucks that Apple Won’t allow us to Go Back to whatever Previous Version that we want.
Totally feels like Apple is Pushing people into Buying New Phones with All these Buggy Updates hurting our phones!!
If it wasn’t the case, then I see absolutely No Reason that Apple Can’t create an Update that has NO BUGS, especially with all the Technology out there.
Seems like almost every Update has Bugs and I feel that there’s No Reason for it.
Can’t Apple just hire people who KNOW what they’re doing in order to Create an Update WITHOUT BUGS!?
I’m almost ready to make a Switch and say Adios Apple!
D. Jessie
04/03/2023 at 3:33 pm
When I downloaded 15.7.3 in iPhone 7 Plus Siri started using 20 to 30 % of battery, Had to shut off, uses 5 % shut off ?
My opinion, if phone meeting your requirements, no download!!
Mark
04/29/2023 at 5:29 pm
When I downloaded 15.7.5 my iphone7 shut down and the apple logo flashed on and off continuously. I put it in recovery mode and tried to force start it without any luck. Now it won’t upgrade or do a factory reset. In other words the upgrade has ruined my previously faultless phone. Thanks apple!!!
Sbongile Nyathi
04/11/2024 at 10:55 pm
This iOS made my microphone not to work I can’t hear, do voice note on WhatsApp
Mitch
05/05/2024 at 2:53 pm
I have my phone set to not down load automatic! How ever this update was done without my permission!