Apple releases iOS 14.4 and iPadOS 14.4 to the Public

Last week beta testers received the iOS 14.4 RC and iPadOS 14.4 RC. As you know Apple generally releases stable updates just next week after GM or RC build. As usual, the latest iOS 14.4 and iPadOS 14.4 are out to the public a few days after the Release Candidate. Here you will know what’s new in the iOS 14.4 and iPadOS 14.4 update.

iOS 14.4 Update

Both iOS 14.4 and iPadOS 14.4 updates are out for everyone with supported iPhones and iPads. It means it is possible that you might have already received the update on your iPhone or iPad. It is a small update after the last public iOS update. And so, you may not see many changes in the update. But you can update your device unless you are looking forward to Jailbreaking your iPhone.

Apple has released a bunch of updates along with iOS 14.4. The list includes iPadOS 14.4, watchOS 7.3, tvOS 14.4, and HomePod 14.4. Both iOS 14.4 and iPadOS 14.4 come with the same build number (18D52) as iOS 14.4 Release Candidate update released last week. Below you can find the official iOS 14.4 and iPadOS 14.4 changelog.

iOS 14.4 Changelog

iOS 14.4 includes the following improvements for your iPhone:

  • Smaller QR codes can be recognized by Camera
  • Option to classify Bluetooth device type in Settings for correct identification of headphones for audio notifications
  • Notifications for when the camera on your iPhone is unable to be verified as a new, genuine Apple camera in iPhone 12, iPhone 12 mini, iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max

This release also fixes the following issues:

  • Image artifacts could appear in HDR photos taken with iPhone 12 Pro
  • Fitness widget may not display updated Activity data
  • Typing may be delayed and word suggestions may not appear in the keyboard
  • The keyboard may not come up in the correct language in Messages
  • Audio stories from the News app in CarPlay may not resume after being paused for spoken directions or Siri
  • Enabling Switch Control in Accessibility may prevent phone calls from being answered from the Lock Screen

iPadOS 14.4 Changelog

iPadOS 14.4 includes the following improvements for your iPad:

  • Smaller QR codes can be recognized by Camera
  • Option to classify Bluetooth device type in Settings for correct identification of headphones for audio notifications

This release also fixes the following issues:

  • Typing may be delayed and word suggestions may not appear in the keyboard
  • The keyboard may not come up in the correct language in Messages

Download and Install iOS 14.4 and iPadOS 14.4

Both iOS 14.4 and iPadOS 14.4 updates are out to the public. And it is available with the same build number as iOS 14.4 Release Candidate. It means if you are on the Release Candidate build, then you will not receive this update. It is because the public update is also similar to the release candidate.

If you are using the last public build iOS 14.3 and iPadOS 14.3 on your iPhone or iPad then you must have already received the update. You can manually check for updates from Settings > Software Update. And to install the update, tap on Download & Install button after connecting your iPhone with WiFi.

You can also remove the beta profile from your iPhone or iPad if you want to install the public build. But it will also stop further beta updates on the device. You need to re-install the beta profile to continue beta testing.

How to Remove Beta Profile from iPhone and iPad

  1. Open Settings on your iPhone or iPad.
  2. Go to General and then Profile.
  3. Now it will show the Beta profile installed on your iPhone or iPad.
  4. Click on the available beta profile.
  5. Then click on the Remove Profile button.
  6. If it asks for the passcode, then enter your device passcode and click the Remove button.

After removing the beta profile, you can follow the standard process to update i.e. Settings > General > Software Update.

After reboot, you can use your Apple device with the latest iOS 14.4 or iPadOS 14.4 update.

You can also install the updates manually with iTunes or Finder. You can use IPSW files if you are planning to install the update using your computer.

In case if you are on iOS 14.3 and want to downgrade to iOS 14.1. Then you can check this guide.

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Ashutosh singh

Computer Science graduate and tech enthusiast. Love testing new tech gadgets ever since my first windows phone from Samsung. Working as a technical writer for more than five years, and I believe I have also developed good SEO skills. In my spare time, I like watching movies, and playing games.

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