Apple has released another minor update that includes several bug fixes, similar to last weeks iOS 9.0.1 update. The iOS 9.0.2 update is currently being seeded to users.
The iOS 9 public release didn’t go as smooth as Apple expected. There were plenty of problems with the new firmware and it even left several users with a bricked iOS device and unable to update. Some users who were able to update to iOS 9, complained of lag and slow performance.
All of the above issues were patched in the iOS 9.0.1 update, which was released to the public last week. In iOS 9.0.2, Apple continues to fix more bugs, such as, failure to activate iMessage for certain users.
Here is the complete list of bug fixes in iOS 9.0.2:
- Fixes an issue with the setting to toggle cellular data usage
- Resolved an issue that prevented iMessage activation for some users
- Resolves an issue where an iCloud Backup could be interrupted after starting a manual backup
- Fixes an issue where the screen could incorrectly rotate when receiving notifications
Apart from fixes the aforementioned issues, the new update also improves the stability of podcasts. iOS 9.0.2 is currently available as an OTA update for those running iOS 9.
How to Install iOS 9.0.2:
Simply go to Settings > General > Software Update on your iOS device and you should be notified of the new update. Click on Download and Install to update.
You could also download the specific IPSW file for your iOS device from the Direct Links and do a fresh install using iTunes.
- Download iOS 9.0.2 IPSW for your iOS device.
- Launch iTunes and connect your iOS device.
- Turn off Find My iPhone and disable Passcode Lock/Touch ID. Also make sure you’ve backed up your device. Now select your device in the Summary tab.
- Click on the Restore button while holding Shift on Windows and Alt/Option on Mac. Select the downloaded IPSW file and wait for the update process to finish.
Direct iOS 9.0.2 IPSW download links:
- iPad Air 2 (6th generation WiFi)
- iPad Air 2 (6th generation Cellular)
- iPad Air (5th generation Cellular)
- iPad Air (5th generation WiFi)
- iPad Air (5th generation China)
- iPad (4th generation CDMA)
- iPad (4th generation GSM)
- iPad (4th generation WiFi)
- iPad mini (CDMA)
- iPad mini (GSM)
- iPad mini (WiFi)
- iPad mini 2 (Cellular)
- iPad mini 2 (WiFi)
- iPad mini 2 (China)
- iPad mini 3 (China)
- iPad mini 3 (WiFi)
- iPad mini 3 (Cellular)
- iPad mini 4 (WiFi)
- iPad mini 4 (Cellular)
- iPad 3 Wi-Fi (3rd generation)
- iPad 3 Wi-Fi + Cellular (GSM)
- iPad 3 Wi-Fi + Cellular (CDMA)
- iPad 2 Wi-Fi (Rev A)
- iPad 2 Wi-Fi
- iPad 2 Wi-Fi + 3G (GSM)
- iPad 2 Wi-Fi + 3G (CDMA)
- iPhone 5 (CDMA)
- iPhone 5 (GSM)
- iPhone 5c (CDMA)
- iPhone 5c (GSM)
- iPhone 5s (CDMA)
- iPhone 5s (GSM)
- iPhone 6
- iPhone 6 Plus
- iPhone 6s
- iPhone 6s Plus
- iPhone 4s
- iPod touch (5th-generation)
- iPod touch (6th-generation)
Apple is also seeding iOS 9.1 beta 3 to developers right now. If you’re a developer, you can get the latest beta 3 update via OTA or you can download the firmware file from Apple’s iOS developer center.
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