Apple updates iOS to 6.1

[einsteinbqat]

Just plug your iDevice, and update

It can be downloaded over the air, too. (thanks Astra).

Here is what this update is about (Tyler beat me to it with the changes. I was editing my post when he posted them, but here they are) :

iOS 6.1

This update contains improvements and bug fixes, including:

? LTE support for more carriers (complete list of supported carriers at http://www.apple.com/iphone/LTE/)

? iTunes Match subscribers can now download individual songs from iCloud

? New button to reset the Advertising Identifier

? Purchase movie tickets through Fandango with Siri (USA only)

For information on the security content of this update, please visit this website:

http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1222

[Astra.Xtreme]

It's also live via OTA updating.

[f0rk_b0mb]

Just getting ready to post this.

Changes:

This update contains improvements and bug fixes, including:

- LTE support for more carriers (complete list of supported carriers at www.apple.com/iphone/LTE/)

- Purchase movie tickets through Fandango with Siri (USA only)

- iTunes Match subscribers can now download individual songs from iCloud

- New button to reset the Advertising Identifier

[Rudy]

Installing now :)

[Brandon H Supervisor]

just waiting for the untethered jailbreak to release now

should be later today most likely :)

[Lucas]

Hell yeah! Now we can get the jailbreak going on! Should be released this week according to @MuscleNerd on twitter.

[vanx]

Currently updating on my iPhone 5 but does not show up for iPad 3 :huh:

[+primortal Subscriber²]

Nice, updating my iPod Touch 4 gen now.

[Brandon H Supervisor]

it'll be nice to update once the jailbreak is out. my ipod touch 4G is still on 5.0.1

i need to start fresh on it as it is slow as molasses and unstable as well

[guitmz]

i own an ipod 3g, no love for me :( still waiting for whited00r!

[startrek1997]

Now waiting for the jailbreak DEVS to relice the jailbreak for 6.0.1.

[timster]

direct download links

iPod Touch 4:

http://appldnld.apple.com/iOS6.1/091-0688.20130128.omwy3/iPod4,1_6.1_10B144_Restore.ipsw[/CODE]

iPod Touch 5:

[CODE]http://appldnld.apple.com/iOS6.1/041-6488.20130128.L3etg/iPod5,1_6.1_10B141_Restore.ipsw[/CODE]

iPhone 3GS:

[CODE]http://appldnld.apple.com/iOS6.1/041-6493.20130128.sh4rG/iPhone2,1_6.1_10B141_Restore.ipsw[/CODE]

iPhone 4 GSM:

[CODE]http://appldnld.apple.com/iOS6.1/091-0682.20130128.mefc4/iPhone3,1_6.1_10B144_Restore.ipsw[/CODE]

iPhone 4 CDMA:

[CODE]http://appldnld.apple.com/iOS6.1/041-5902.20130128.bhyt6/iPhone4,1_6.1_10B142_Restore.ipsw[/CODE]

iPhone 4S:

[CODE]http://appldnld.apple.com/iOS6.1/041-5902.20130128.bhyt6/iPhone4,1_6.1_10B142_Restore.ipsw[/CODE]

iPhone 5 GSM:

[CODE]http://appldnld.apple.com/iOS6.1/041-6487.20130128.Ihb56/iPhone5,2_6.1_10B143_Restore.ipsw[/CODE]

iphone 5 CDMA:

[CODE]http://appldnld.apple.com/iOS6.1/041-6485.20130128.mt0dy/iPhone5,1_6.1_10B143_Restore.ipsw[/CODE]

iPad 2 wifi:

[CODE]http://appldnld.apple.com/iOS6.1/041-6476.20130128.Hrb56/iPad2,1_6.1_10B141_Restore.ipsw[/CODE]

iPad 2 wifi (rev a):

[CODE]http://appldnld.apple.com/iOS6.1/041-6478.20130128.Mgr4g/iPad2,4_6.1_10B141_Restore.ipsw[/CODE]

iPad 2 wifi+3g GSM:

[CODE]http://appldnld.apple.com/iOS6.1/041-6508.20130128.Ohdre/iPad2,2_6.1_10B141_Restore.ipsw[/CODE]

iPad 3 wifi only:

[CODE]http://appldnld.apple.com/iOS6.1/041-6462.20130128.cnlgh5/iPad3,1_6.1_10B141_Restore.ipsw[/CODE]

iPad 3 wifi+cellular, GSM:

[CODE]http://appldnld.apple.com/iOS6.1/041-6467.20130128.Ugw14/iPad3,3_6.1_10B141_Restore.ipsw[/CODE]

iPad 3 wifi+cellular, CDMA:

[CODE]http://appldnld.apple.com/iOS6.1/041-5907.20130128.tgt54/iPad3,2_6.1_10B141_Restore.ipsw[/CODE]

iPad Mini wifi+cellular GSM:

[CODE]http://appldnld.apple.com/iOS6.1/041-6613.20130128.Pre3r/iPad2,6_6.1_10B141_Restore.ipsw[/CODE]

iPad Mini wifi+cellular CDMA:

[CODE]http://appldnld.apple.com/iOS6.1/041-6615.20130128.i5rft/iPad2,7_6.1_10B141_Restore.ipsw[/CODE]

iPad Mini wifi:

[CODE]http://appldnld.apple.com/iOS6.1/041-6469.20130128.tasor/iPad2,5_6.1_10B141_Restore.ipsw[/CODE]

[jerzdawg]

Currently updating on my iPhone 5 but does not show up for iPad 3 :huh:

strange.. just checked on my ipad 3 and its downloading.. 76.1 megs

[Argi]

Are those all the changes?

[_neutrino Veteran]

too bad it does not fix the overwhelming issues with the ATT model and data to wifi handoff.

[einsteinbqat]

Along with this iOS 6.1 update, Apple also updated Apple TV to 5.2.

[Brandon H Supervisor]

looks like the jailbreak will be out on sunday :) http://www.iphonehacks.com/2013/01/ios-6-1-is-safe-for-jailbreakers.html

[grik]

Updated, no good changes, Apple is stable and fast but still boring. They need to implement ways to make programmers do things like JB makes possible.

SBSettings for example is my need to JailBreak. Sunday they will release the JB and ill be able to change settings with the SBSettings shortcuts.

Apple needs to inovate and gear up in the next iOS7

[game_over]

Updated, no good changes, Apple is stable and fast but still boring. They need to implement ways to make programmers do things like JB makes possible.

SBSettings for example is my need to JailBreak. Sunday they will release the JB and ill be able to change settings with the SBSettings shortcuts.

Apple needs to inovate and gear up in the next iOS7

it's a point release, pretty much just maintenance, wait for iOS7 for major features... i think at this still it WILL be different/better, it has to be.. the heat is on, if they do nothing about it, then shame on them..

[joemailey]

Anyone know if there is any iPhones 4S battery improvements???

[Hardcore Til I Die]

it's a point release, pretty much just maintenance, wait for iOS7 for major features... i think at this still it WILL be different/better, it has to be.. the heat is on, if they do nothing about it, then shame on them..

That's the thing.. they don't need to.

They're selling more iPhones and iPads with every release. Why change course? What they're doing is working.

[einsteinbqat]

Anyone know if there is any iPhones 4S battery improvements???

I never had any issue with the 4S battery. I use my 4S profusely without charging it during the day, and the battery lasts me around 12 hours.

[game_over]

That's the thing.. they don't need to.

They're selling more iPhones and iPads with every release. Why change course? What they're doing is working.

Good point, but what about market share? I could be wrong (i really don't know facts) but i'm sure they are losing it to, albeit cheaper, android devices?

[Astra.Xtreme]

That's the thing.. they don't need to.

They're selling more iPhones and iPads with every release. Why change course? What they're doing is working.

Absolutely agreed. As much as people here on Neowin whine about iOS getting "stale", more people out there would get angry if things were changed. And I, as well, don't want to see them make major UI changes. It's fast, fluid, and stable as it is.

If people are bored, then buy a Windows or Android phone. That's the beauty of choice.

[techbeck]

Absolutely agreed. As much as people here on Neowin whine about iOS getting "stale", more people out there would get angry if things were changed. And I, as well, don't want to see them make major UI changes. It's fast, fluid, and stable as it is.

If people are bored, then buy a Windows or Android phone. That's the beauty of choice.

This wont always hold true tho. Apple will have to change, its just a matter of when.