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Apple has just flipped the switch and made available iOS 9.2.1 download links for all supported iPhone, iPad and iPod touch models.
The final public release of iOS 9.2.1 comes two weeks after Apple seeded beta 2 and about a month after first beta of iOS 9.2.1 was seeded to both developers and public beta testers. It also comes a week after Apple seeded first iOS 9.3 beta which brings major new features such as Night Shift to iPhone and iPad.
 iOS 9.2.1 is mainly a minor bug fix release. Full official change-log is as follows:
This update contains security updates and bug fixes including a fix for an issue that could prevent the completion of app installation when using an MDM server.
If you are jailbroken on iOS 9.0-9.0.2, it is important to know that currently there is no public jailbreak available for iOS 9.1+ devices. You might want to stay away from iOS 9.2.1 until a jailbreak tool is made available for iOS 9.1, 9.2 and 9.2.1.
If you don’t care about jailbreaking though, you can update your device to iOS 9.2.1 using OTA (Over-The-Air) method. Simply head to Settings > General > Software Update and update directly from there.
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Alternatively, if you want to clean install iOS 9.2.1, you can do so by restoring the IPSW file from iTunes. Just make sure you backup everything before hitting that Restore iPhone button.
Direct download links of iOS 9.2.1 IPSW files for all supported iPhone, iPad and iPod touch devices are linked below.
iOS 9.2.1 download IPSW links:

Download iOS 9.2.1 Final Links For iPhone, iPad, iPod touch

By: KS Drama - Friday, January 22, 2016
Apple has released a new beta update for its mobile operating system to the registered iOS
Developers. iOS 9.2.1 beta 2 has been pushed to those who have enrolled into Apple’s iOS developer program. Apple pushed the update on January 4th when the Consumer Electronics Show was going to take place in Las Vegas, Nevada.


The first beta of iOS 9.2.1 was released just over two week ago. The current version of iOS available to the general public was a relatively minor software update bringing numerous bug fixes, performance improvements, under-the-hood changes, and also improved the overall user experience for Apple Music, iBooks, Mails, and other built-in applications.
Those who have already been rocking the first beta of iOS 9.2.1, can easily update to the second beta via built-in OTA update feature. You can do that by going into Settings > General > Software Update. However, you can also grab the full-sized IPSW file from Apple Develop Center, which requires you to enroll into Apple’s development program. You can then install iOS 9.2.1 beta using iTunes. The iOS 9.2.1 beta 2 is also available to those who have enrolled into Public Beta program.
What new features this iOS 9.2.1 beta update adds to the mobile operating system, remains unknown. However, considering that it is just a point (.1) update, t will likely bring more bug fixes, performance enhancements and will tweak the overall user experience. If you have installed iOS 9.2.1 beta 2 and encounter something new, do share it with us. We’ll update this post accordingly.
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iOS 9.2.1 beta 2 is now available for testing

By: KS Drama - Thursday, January 7, 2016
Apple has just released the first beta for its upcoming iOS 9.2.1 software update to the developers for testing it on iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch devices. Registered iOS developers can download this iOS 9.2.1 beta 1 by logging into their iOS developers account.


The first beta of iOS 9.2.1 has a build number 13D11 which compares to last week’s iOS 9.2 final release at 13C75. This beta release comes just a week after the availability of iOS 9.2 to the general public. iOS 9.2 was a relatively minor update as it featured numerous under-the-hood improvements, bug fixes, performance enhancements along with better experience for Apple Music, iBooks, Mail and other Apple apps and services.
Just like any other point update, iOS 9.2.1 will most probably bring more bug fixes and performance improvements to Apple’s mobile operating system. Currently, iOS 9.2.1 beta 1 available to registered iOS developers only, a public beta has not been released yet at the time of this publication, but usually follows after a day or so.
At this point, it is not known what new features this new beta brings to iPhone, iPad, or iPod Touch. Since it’s just a point update, we should not expect any major new feature to make its way into 9.2.1 release. If you’ve a developers account and updated to the b, let us know if you find any new change in iOS. We’ll update this post as we learn more about what’s new in iOS 9.2.1 beta 1.
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Apple releases first beta of iOS 9.2.1 to developers

By: KS Drama - Thursday, December 17, 2015
iOS 9.2 IPSW for iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch is now available for download. Apple has just released the final version of iOS 9.2 for all the supported iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch devices. You can download iOS 9.2 IPSW files from the direct download links posted below.

The final version of iOS 9.2 carries a build number 13C75 and it has gone through 4 beta releases to hit the general public. The first beta of iOS 9.2 was released to the developers on October 27 followed by the Public Beta testers soon after that.
 Among other bug fixes and performance improvements, iOS 9.2 brings enhancements and new features related to Safari View Controller. It is the window that opens up when a link inside an app is clocked. Safari View Controller also gets support for third Party Action Extension and you will be able to easily dismiss it with a simple edge swipe. A long tap on reload button will request the desktop version of the website in Safari View Controller just like it does in Safari browser and users will also be able to reload a web page without Content Blockers.
Other feature includes the support for NumberSync for AT&T customers. NumberSync feature allows users to make and receive calls on their Mac or iPad using subscriber’s number without being connected to the iPhone.
Here is the list of iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch devices compatible with iOS 9.2:
  • iPhone 6s, iPhone 6s Plus, iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus, iPhone 5s, iPhone 5c, iPhone 5, iPhone 4S
  • iPad Pro, iPad Air 2, iPad Air, iPad 4, iPad 3, iPad 2
  • iPad mini 4, iPad mini 3, iPad mini 2, iPad mini
  • iPod Touch 6G, iPod touch 5G
If you care about your jailbreak, then avoid upgrading to iOS 9.2 as it will kill your jailbreak. However, if you do not care about jailbreaking your device, you can easily install iOS 9.2 as an Over-the-Aor (OTA) update by going into Settings > General > Software Update. If you want to clean install or fresh restore your device, then you should download iOS 9.2 IPSW file from below and restore it using iTunes. Check out our detailed guide on how to install iOS 9.2 using iTunes.

Download iOS 9.2 IPSW

If you are not getting iOS 9.2 update as an OTA update or want to fresh/clean install software on your iOS device, you can download appropriate iOS 9.2 IPSE file for your iPhone, iPad, or iPod Touch from the links below.

Download iOS 9.2 IPSW for iPad

Download iOS 9.2 IPSW for iPad mini

Download iOS 9.2 IPSW for iPhone

Download iOS 9.2 IPSW for iPod Touch

Download iOS 9.2 IPSW for iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch

By: KS Drama - Tuesday, December 8, 2015
iOS 9.2 beta 4 for iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch is now available for download. Apple has just released the fourth beta of iOS 9.2 to the registered Apple developers as well as to those who have enrolled into the beta testing program. Hit the jump to learn more about the iOS 9.2 beta 4.


The fourth beta installment of Apple’s upcoming software update carries a build number 13C5075. Apple had seeded the first beta of iOS 9.2 back on October 27 and the iOS 9.2 beta 3 version was pushed to the developers last week.
Overall, the iOS 9.2 is meant to bring performance improvements, bug fixes, and enhancements related to the Safari View Controller. The Safari View Controller is the window that opens up when the user clicks a link inside an app. Safari View Controller now also supports third-party extensions and it can be dismissed with a simple swipe from the edge. With iOS 9.2, users can reload the web page without Content Blockers and the desktop variant of the website can be requested by long tapping on the reload button in the Safari View Controller, just like it does in Safari mobile browser.
With iOS 9.2, AT&T users can enjoy the NumberSync feature that allows users to user devices other than their smartphones such as an iPad or a Mac to make calls using a phone number without connecting the iPhone to them.
iOS 9.2 beta 4 is compatible with all the iPhone, iPad, or iPod Touch models capable of running iOS 9.1 software update. The update is available as an OTA ( Over-the-Air) update to all those already rocking a beta version of iOS 9.2 and can be installed by going into Settings > General > Software Update. The update can also be downloaded as a full sized IPSW file from Apple Developer Center or beta testing program.

iOS 9.2 beta 4 released to developers and public beta testers

By: KS Drama - Saturday, December 5, 2015
iOS 9.1 IPSW download links for iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch devices are now available. Apple has just released iOS 9.1, the first major software update to its iOS 9 mobile operating system. The final version of iOs 9.1 is now available for download to the general public after going through five beta versions which were released to both developers and public beta testers. You can download iOS 9.1 IPSW file from the bottom of this post.


iOS 9.1 not only comes with some new features, it also brings support for Apple’s upcoming products such as the iPad Pro and the Apple TV 4. The software update should also add support for the two new accessories for the iPad Pro: the Apple Pencil and the Smart Keyboard. Check out iOS 9.1 new features.
iOS 9.1 comes loaded with 150+ new Emojis characters including middle finger, taco, burrito, cheese wedge, unicorn head, and more. All of these Emoji characters now fully support Unicode 7.0 and 8.0. It also adds improvements to the Live Photos for iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus. Messages app has also received a new option in Settings to allow users to disable photos of certain contacts. Live wallpapers have also seen an update.

iOS 9.1 Compatible Devices

iOS 9.1 is compatible with the follow iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch devices:
iPhone
iPhone 6s, iPhone 6s Plus
iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus
iPhone 5s, iPhone 5c, iPhone 5
iPhone 4S
iPad
iPad Air 2, iPad Air
iPad 4, iPad 3, iPad 2
iPad mini 4, iPad mini 3, iPad mini 2, iPad mini
iPod Touch
iPod Touch 6g
iPod Touch 5g
Jailbreak must stay away from upgrading to iOS 9.1 as it breaks the Pangu iOS 9.0.2 jailbreak. In the security notes of iOS 9.1 release, Apple clearly credit team Pangu for finding two of the vulnerabilities that have been patched now that they used in Pangu jailbreak, which may have effectively rendered Pangu 9 jailbreak ineffective.
If you do not care about jailbreaking your device, you can update to iOS 9.1 software version OTA (Over-The-Air) by going into Settings > General > About. OTA update for the iPhone 6s Plus weighs at 313MB. Size may vary for other devices.
If you prefer to clean install iOS 9.1, download iOS 9.1 IPSW file for your device from the direct download links below and follow this link to install iOS 9.1 using iTunes.

iOS 9.1 IPSW Download Links

Here are the direct links to download iOS 9.1 IPSW for iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch as well. All of these links are supplied directly from the Apple servers:

Download iOS 9.1 IPSW for iPhone

iPhone 6s
iPhone 6s Plus
iPhone 6
iPhone 6 Plus
iPhone 5s (Model A1453, A1533)
iPhone 5s (Model A1457, A1518, A1528, A1530)
iPhone 5c (Model A1456, A1532)
iPhone 5c (Model A1507, A1516, A1526, A1529)
iPhone 5 (Model A1428)
iPhone 5 (Model A1429)
iPhone 4s

Download iOS 9.1 IPSW for iPad

iPad Air 2 (Model A1566)
iPad Air 2 (Model A1567)
iPad Air (Model A1474)
iPad Air (Model A1475)
iPad Air (Model A1476)
iPad 4(Model A1458)
iPad 4(Model A1459)
iPad 4 (Model A1460)
iPad 3 Wi-Fi
iPad 3 Wi-Fi + GSM
iPad 3 Wi-Fi + CDMA
iPad 2 Wi-Fi (Rev A)
iPad 2 Wi-Fi
iPad 2 Wi-Fi + GSM
iPad 2 Wi-Fi + CDMA
iPad mini 4 Wi-Fi
iPad mini 4 Wi-Fi + Cellular
iPad mini 3 (Model A1599)
iPad mini 3 (Model A1600)
iPad mini 3 (Model A1601)
iPad mini 2 (Model A1489)
iPad mini 2 (Model A1490)
iPad mini 2 (Model A1491)
iPad mini (Model A1432)
iPad mini (Model A1454)
iPad mini (Model A1455)

Download iOS 9.1 IPSW for iPod Touch

iPod touch 5g
iPod touch 6g

iOS 9.1 for iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch released [Download Links]

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