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Apple releases iOS 12.4.4 for the iPhone 6 and 5s

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Prasad 11 December 2019

Apple iOS Software updates

Apple is rolling out iOS 12.4.4 for older iOS devices. These are devices that are not compatible with iOS 13 but are still being updated to patch them with the latest security fixes.

The list of iPhones being updated includes the iPhone 6 and the iPhone 5s. The iPads include the iPad Air (1st generation), iPad mini 2 and iPad mini 3. Lastly, the update is also available for the iPod touch 6.

Apple releases iOS 12.4.4 for the iPhone 6s, 6 and 5s

The change log doesn't say much other than this being an important security update and that it is recommended for all. We suggest you take Apple's advice seriously and download this patch in case you are still holding on to one of these devices.

While it's not uncommon for Apple to patch an older version of the OS after a new one has released if there are security implications, it's just another example of how the company is committed to keeping its devices up to date and secure.

Just so you fully grasp the significance of the situation here, the iPhone 5s that's also getting this update (and pictured above) was launched in September 2013. That's 6 years or 75 months ago. In comparison, most Android OEMs have an 18 month update policy, after which you're on your own. Make of that what you will.

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  • Pv8
  • 07 Feb 2020

I've been using touch id with no issues :S

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  • pEm
  • 25 Jan 2020

Touch ID stopped working after 12.4.4 update on iPhone 6. And this is not a hardware issue.

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  • IdM
  • 29 Dec 2019

iPhone 6 +; updated to 12.4.4. Now I cannot connect to new bluetooth devices, and the bluetooth indicator icon is not present. Tried all the suggestions I found about rebooting, etc. Nothing works. Also, I have a nikon coolpix which will not detect t...

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