iOS 14.1 ― Bug Fixes, Changes, and Improvements

[Dwalls90]

Welp, I installed the IPSW. Wish me luck.

FWIW, I've been running the "pulled version" (which appears to be the same build as the GM that was later reposted in the dev portal) since Tuesday and haven't had any issues. Running smooth as glass and good battery life.
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It's only been a few days, but so far I've seen improvements in general. Battery life has been excellent, going from 100% taking off the charger around 6AM and still above 40%-50% when going to bed around 11PM, with just a handful of times I've put it on the wireless charger while washing the dishes or doing something random for a moment.. Apple Watch has been pretty good on Battery life, too. Again, all still kinda early as I'd expect some indexing and stuff, but it's been good there. I was also having issues with custom notifications not playing accurately, instead playing a default sound or even playing a loud ½ ring and then muted when the phone rings. That's no longer an issue. I've STILL been having odd issues with the "Other" section in iPhone local storage taking up more than 50-60GB, up until iOS 14.1 where it's now back down to between 6-8GB. I'm finding that the Music app has been playing where I left off when connecting CarPlay. Widgets have been updating as expected (I use Carrot and a number of 3rd party widgets, not the stock Weather app).

I'm currently erasing my iPhone 11 Pro Max & Apple Watch S6 to restore from a backup. Pretty confident everything will be running just fine from here (famous last words, I know lol).

I definitely agree battery life on both iPhone 11 PM and Watch S4 has been much better since upgrading to 14.1 and 7.0.2 respectively.

 

[neXgo]

Is there any disadvantage by using the IPSW file to install? Like the next release can't be easily installed via OTA or whatever?

 

[TimFL1]

Is there any disadvantage by using the IPSW file to install? Like the next release can't be easily installed via OTA or whatever?

There is no downside because it‘s one and the same, it‘s just a full-sized download via ipsw.

 

[dj1891]

So this does fix the battery life issue then? It’s been my main issue on iOS 14

 

[yeahtyeaht]

I installed iOS 14 with the DFU mode and have no problems with battery life on my iPhone 11

 

[deep1]

Can confirm getting very good battery life with 14.1 and watchOS 7.0.2 on 11 pro.

 

[jrdatrackstar1223]

iPhone 8 here:

On 14.0.1 I had crazy lag on Call of Duty Mobile and it hasn’t happened since installing 14.1. I changed graphic settings and everything on the game on 14.0.1 but would still get really bad FPS. This was the case throughout the whole OS as well at random times.

 

[Maloney~888]

Installed IPSW 14.1 on iPhone X and iPad 11 Pro 2018. So far so good

 

[Rene020]

Three days in, I’m liking this version. No significant new features, but it runs smoothly, I haven’t noticed any bugs, and battery life seems clearly better than 14.0.

 

[janezblond]

Anyone else only seeing unplayed podcasts on the first tab? Up next is of course supposed to do that, but most recent isn’t. Also, if there are no unplayed episodes the first tab acts as if there are no subscriptions, not showing recently played episodes at the bottom.

Am I the only one seeing this issue? Reverting to 14.0.1 fixed, so it was definitely a 14.1 problem

 

[hNicolas]

I can’t remember the last time I have used such a smooth iOS version. Everything feels great, app response, animations, and even scrolling Chrome and Safari web pages haven’t been this smooth in a very long time. Not going back to 14.2, for now I’ll just enjoy this for as long as I can! 😂

iPhone XR.

 

[Isamilis]

There is no downside because it‘s one and the same, it‘s just a full-sized download via ipsw.

Do I need to have dev profile to install via Ipsw file? Or is it the same with regular install public release using ipsw file?

 

[Infrared]

When are we expecting this to be released? Tuesday, perhaps?

 

[Galza]

Direct link:

Download iOS 14.1 Final IPSW Links, OTA Profile File Along With iPadOS 14.1

You can now download iOS 14.1 final IPSW links and OTA profile as well as iPadOS 14.1 IPSW links and OTA profile for your compatible iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.

www.redmondpie.com

How much newer build is version 14.1?
18A8395 vs 18A393

By the way tried to install Ipsw file for my iPad 8th generation and file from Redmond is not compatiable with my iPad although it says 7 and 8 generations.strange

 

[drak22]

If I install this version with ipsw, will stable updates continue to appear or do I have to reinstall the final version when it is released?

 

[Galza]

does anyone knows where i can get ipsw file for ipad 8th generation? the files on the web all download the 7th generation file although it says also for 8th generation..thanks

 

[sbailey4]

Do I need to have dev profile to install via Ipsw file? Or is it the same with regular install public release using ipsw file?

No profile needed with GM.

By the way tried to install Ipsw file for my iPad 8th generation and file from Redmond is not compatiable with my iPad although it says 7 and 8 generations.strange

Those are not "from" redmond. They are direct Apple links. I suspect you chose the wrong one.

If I install this version with ipsw, will stable updates continue to appear or do I have to reinstall the final version when it is released?

Yes, the GM is the final release and will function as normal iOS. You will get further released updates as needed. No need to reinstall.

 

[Galza]

Those are not "from" redmond. They are direct Apple links. I suspect you chose the wrong one.

i downloaded from two sources and still it's the same file as 7th generation and the wrong one ofcourse.i saw on ipsw.me that the file is named ipad education 2020 bla bla.the one i downloaded is named same but without 2020 in the file name.so it's the wrong ones.i suspect that they uploaded the same file twice by a mistake..and named it for the 8th generation.

 

[sbailey4]

i downloaded from two sources and still it's the same file as 7th generation and the wrong one ofcourse.i saw on ipsw.me that the file is named ipad education 2020 bla bla.the one i downloaded is named same but without 2020 in the file name.so it's the wrong ones.i suspect that they uploaded the same file twice by a mistake..and named it for the 8th generation.

Ah ok. So the link to Apple is incorrect then I suppose. Looks like the 8th gen needs the xxx 2020. The top of this chart is for 7th gen.

 

[Galza]

Ah ok. So the link to Apple is incorrect then I suppose. Looks like the 8th gen needs the xxx 2020. The top of this chart is for 7th gen.

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yep.i guess we couldn't find the right one as of now.pitty because on my 11 pro max it's working superb..well wait maybe this week i'll get it via ota

 

[Galza]

after update whatsapp chats says that i need to connect to icloud to backup.i'm connected so how to resolve this? also my friend in 14.1 he the same issue..

 

[drak22]

Yes, the GM is the final release and will function as normal iOS. You will get further released updates as needed. No need to reinstall.

And why does the GM build number have 4 numbers after 18A, and the stable one that I have installed 3? excuse my ignorance...

 

[gank41]

And why does the GM build number have 4 numbers after 18A, and the stable one that I have installed 3? excuse my ignorance...

Yeah, this build is just the GM Candidate. Highly expected that the same build will just be released to the public with the 18A395 build number, moving up from 18A393.

 

[Isamilis]

Just updated using ipsw file. iPad Air 3. So far so good. Only I notice battery health is down, from 99% before update to 96% after update. I am not sure what the cause, but it looks like something different on 14.1 detect battery condition.
Anyone has similar experience?

 

[Mess]

I downloaded the ipsw and installed to my XS. So far a brilliant impr over 14.01. Feels much smoother and battery life is very much improved.