iOS 12.5 ― Bug Fixes, Changes, and Improvements

[Banglazed]

iOS 12.5

Release Date ― December 14, 2020
Build Number ― 16H20
Darwin Kernel Version ―

iOS 12.5 lets you opt-in to the COVID-19 Exposure Notifications system for your iPhone. System availability depends on support from your local public health authority. For more information see covid19.apple.com/contacttracing

This release also provides security updates and is recommended for all users.

For information on the security content of Apple software updates, please visit this website: https://support.apple.com/kb/HT201222

New Features & Changes
New Issues
Remaining Issues
Resolved Issues
Additional Notes

• iOS Release Notes
• iOS Beta Release Notes
• Deleting built-in app can affect system functionalities and Settings app. To restore affected functionalities, download the deleted built-in app back to your device.

Spoiler: Modem Firmware

• Intel iPhone XR/XS/Max: 1.06.02
• Qualcomm iPhone 8/8 Plus/X: 3.70.01
• Intel iPhone 8/8 Plus/X: 2.03.06
• Qualcomm iPhone 7/7 Plus: 5.60.01
• Intel iPhone 7/7 Plus: 3.03.04
• iPhone 6/6 Plus/SE: 7.70.01
• iPhone 6S/6S Plus: 5.70.01
• iPhone 5S: 10.80.02
• Qualcomm iPad Pro 9.7: 5.60.01

Spoiler: Carrier Version

United States

• Verizon - 36.0.1
• Visible (MVNO Verizon) 34.0
• Verizon (iPad) - 35.0
• T-Mobile - 36.0.2
• T-Mobile (iPad) - 36.0
• AT&T - 36.0.2
• Cricket - 35.5.3
• MetroPCS -
• U.S. Cellular - 32.5.9
• Sprint - 36.1
• TracFone/Straight Talk/Walmart Family Mobile - 36.1
• Xfinity Mobile 36.0.1

United Kingdom

• EE - 36.0.1
• BT-UK MVNO on EE- 36.0
• Three - 36.0
• O2-UK - 36.0
• Vodafone UK - 36.0
• Virgin Mobile MVNO on EE- 34.0

Belgium

• Orange B - 32.5.7
• BASE - 33.0

Canada

• Videotron -
• Rogers - 36.0.1
• Fido - 35.5
• Bell - 35.0
• Telus - 32.5.12
• Freedom Mobile - 34.0

France

• Orange France - 31.5.1
• Orange Morocco - 31.5

Germany

• O2-DE - 36.0
• Vodafone.de - 36.0
• Telekom.de - 36.0

Netherlands

• KPN -

Southeast Asia

• Singapore Singtel -
• Philippines Globe - 36.0
• Philippines Globe (iPad) - 36.0
• Philippines Smart - 36.1
• Thailand AIS -
• Malaysia Umobile - 33.0
• Malaysia Maxis -33.0
• Malaysia Digi -
• Malaysia celcom -
• Hong Kong - 32.0

Sweden

• Comviq -
• Tre - 31.0

Switzerland

• Salt - 35.5
• Sunrise - 36.01
• Swisscom - 35.0

Ireland

• Eir - 33.5

Australia

• Optus - 32.0
• Telstra - 36.0

Turkey

• Turkcell (Lifecell) - 32.0
• Vodafone TR - 32.0
• Turk Telekom - 32.0

Poland

• T-Mobile -
• Orange - 32.0
• Play - 31.0

India

• Airtel - 35.0
• Jio - 36.0
• Vodafone Idea - 35.5

Mexico

• Mexico - Telcel - 35.0

Guatemala

• TIGO GT -34.0

OtherDocomo - 32.5.10

• AlwaysOnline -

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[Freakonomics101]

I hear crickets lol

 

[ediks]

5s from 2013 is still getting updates ... let that sink in

 

[SoYoung]

Its unbelievable Apple still make update for these 6-7 years old phones and more than a year after they "officially" drop support for new OS.

It just prove now that more and more people stays with their device for years now before upgrading.

 

[zorinlynx]

I wish it could be the same for app developers though. Chase recently dropped TouchID login for iOS 12 users; gotta use a password now. My mom is really irritated at the change because otherwise her iPhone 6 is still perfect for her as she is a light user.

So she may be forced into buying a new phone sooner than later because app makers dump support for important features.