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5 Things to Know About the iOS 15.7 Update
Apple’s released a new iOS 15.7 update for iPhone.
iOS 15.7 is a milestone upgrade though it’s much smaller than your average milestone release. It doesn’t carry any known bug fixes or features on board.
If you want to skip Apple’s new iOS 16 update for the time being, you have the option to move to iOS 15.7. It’s unclear if this will be the final version of iOS 15 or if Apple will continue to push iOS 15 firmware to devices like the iPhone SE and iPhone 7. Neither device is compatible with iOS 16.
With that in mind, we want to take you through everything you need to know about Apple’s latest iOS 15 update for the iPhone.
In this walkthrough we’ll take you through iOS 15.7’s changes, the software’s current performance, iOS 15.7 problems, the iOS 15.7 jailbreak status, and more. We’ll start with some thoughts on iOS 15.7’s performance.
iOS 15.7 Review
If your iPhone is currently running iOS 15.6.1, you’ll see the smallest download size.
For iOS 15.6.1 users, the iOS 15.7 download will be around 350 MB. You can expect a similar size for other iPhone models running the previous version of iOS 15.
The exact size of the iOS 15.7 download depends on your iPhone model and the version of iOS it’s currently running. If your iPhone is running an older version of iOS, you may see a bigger download because your update comes with the changes from iOS updates you skipped.
If you’re moving up from iOS 15.6.1, the installation process should take 10 minutes or less to complete. It took about six minutes to install on an iPhone 12 Pro.
We’ve been using iOS 15.7 on an iPhone 12 Pro for several days now and here’s what we’ve learned about the software’s performance thus far:
Connectivity
- Battery life is stable.
- Wi-Fi connectivity is fast and reliable.
- Bluetooth is working normally.
- GPS and cellular data are both stable.
App Performance
- Third-party apps including Netflix, Dark Sky, Twitter, Slack, Asana, Gmail, Chrome, and Spotify are working fine at the moment.
- First party apps like Safari and Podcasts are also stable.
Speed
- iOS 15.7 currently feels as fast as iOS 15.6.1
If you’ve been dealing with bugs and/or performance issues on iOS 15.6.1 or an older version of iOS 15, you might want to install the iOS 15.7 update on your iPhone today.
If you need help making a decision about an upgrade to iOS 15.7 check out our reasons to, and not to, install the software on your iPhone right now.
iOS 15.7 Problems
The iOS 15.7 update is causing problems for some iPhone users. Some problems are brand new, others have carried over from previous versions of iOS 15.
The current list of iOS 15.7 problems includes abnormal battery drain, installation issues, UI lag, issues with Touch ID and Face ID, and issues with first and third-party apps.
If you do encounter a problem on iOS 15.7, take a look at our list of fixes for the most common issues. We’ve also released some tips that could help you improve your phone’s performance and some tips that could help you fix bad iOS 15 battery life if you encounter it.
Apple recently stopped signing on iOS 15.6.1 which means you can’t move your iPhone’s software back to the previous version of iOS 15 in an effort to improve your iPhone’s performance. You can’t downgrade to anything older than iOS 15.6.1 either.
Keep this in mind if you’re having a good experience on iOS 15.6.1 or older. Once you make the move to iOS 15.7, you won’t be able to get back.
For more on the downgrade process, check out our guide.
iOS 15.7 Features
Apple’s milestone updates (x.x) typically bring new features, enhancements, security patches, and bug fixes to iPhone users. iOS 15.7 isn’t your typical milestone upgrade.
iOS 15.7 improves security and it brings 11 new patches to compatible iPhone models. You can learn about those changes over on Apple’s security site.
iOS 15.7 Jailbreak
If you still jailbreak, make sure you avoid the iOS 15.7 update.
We don’t expect developers to release a tool that’s compatible with iOS 15.7 update today or at any point in the near future. If you still jailbreak, keep an eye out for new information.
We’ll let you know when we learn more.
What’s Next
Again, it’s unclear if iOS 15.7 will be the final version of iOS 15. Apple could choose to push additional versions of iOS 15 but that hasn’t been confirmed.
The company’s also released its new iOS 16 operating system and the software is currently available to download right now if you own a compatible iPhone model.
For more about the iOS 16 update, take a look at our guide. And for more about the next version of iOS 16, have a look at our walkthrough.
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