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Posted in News by Patricia on May 19, 2023
iPadOS 16.5 update
Apple has released iPadOS 16.5 build number 20F66 for all compatible iPads! The update brings a few new features, a couple of bug fixes and a lot of security improvements! New issues and problems are also tracked here!
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iPadOS 16.5 Features
Unlike iOS 16.5, this iPad update doesn’t include a new Pride wallpaper. The release notes mention the following enhancements:
iPadOS 16.5 Bugs Fixed
Apple also details two problems that have been addressed in this update:
iPadOS 16.5 Security Updates
This version comes with a significant amount of security fixes covering:
- Accessibility, AppleMobileFileIntegrity, Associated Domains, Cellular, Core Location, Core Services, GeoServices, ImageIO, IOSurfaceAccelerator, Kernel, LaunchServices, Metal, Model I/O, Photos, NetworkExtension, PDFKit, Sandbox, Security, Shortcuts, Siri, SQLite, StorageKit, System Settings, Telephony, TV App, Weather, WebKit, Wi-FI.
More: details available in this support document.
Fact: Some of these patches have been already included in the in the iOS 16.4.1a Security Response released earlier this month!
iPadOS 16.5 Issues
Before updating also take a look at ongoing problems and bugs reported by users along with available workarounds:
- 1. Lagging notifications bug hasn’t been fixed as reported in the RC review.
- 2. To be updated. (Contribute in the comments!)
iPadOS 16.5 Update
After reviewing all the above info you can decide if you go for the update or not. It’s available as usual, over-the-air:
Settings -> General -> Software Update and tap Download and Install!
Be patient until the new version is requested, downloaded, prepared, verified and installed on your device!
Have you updated iPad to iPadOS 16.5? What’s your feedback? Any changes or issues that haven’t been covered here? Share your feedback in the comments!
Related: Apple has also rolled out iOS 16.5 (20F66), macOS Ventura 13.4 (22F66), watchOS 9.5 (20T562), tvOS 16.5 (20L562) and HomePod 16.5.