Following iOS 14.4.2 release, Apple suspended signing iOS 14.4.1, the earlier version of iOS 14. With iOS 14.4.1 no longer being signed, it is impossible to downgrade to iOS 14.4.1 from iOS 14.4.2 if you’ve previously updated your iPhone or iPad.
Apple Suspended Signing iOS 14.4.1
Apple routinely suspends signing older versions of software updates after the latest releases come out to encourage consumers to keep their operating systems up to date.
- iOS 14.4.1 was a security update that addressed a WebKit vulnerability that allowed malicious website content to execute code.
- iOS 14.4.2 was a security update that addressed a vulnerability where malicious website content could lead to universal cross-site scripting.iOS 14.4.2 is the current publicly available version of iOS that people can download.
How to Update to iOS 14.4.2 and iPadOS 14.4.2
If you haven’t updated your iPhone or iPad yet, you’ll probably want to restrict your time spent browsing the web. The best way to fix the problem is to take a few minutes to update your devices. If you don’t see an automatic prompt or you don’t have auto-updates switched on.
- Open Settings
- Tap General
- Tap Software Update on your iPhone or iPad to download and install the latest update.
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