iOS 12.1.2 Update Available to Download for iPhone

Apple has released iOS 12.1.2 to resolve several issues with some newer iPhone models. Specifically, iOS 12.1.2 resolves issues with eSIM activation on iPhone XR, iPhone XS, and iPhone XS Max, and also resolves some cellular connectivity issues with those same model iPhones in certain geographic regions. It’s possible that iOS 12.1.2 also includes other bug fixes or changes that are not specifically mentioned in the release notes.

Update for 12/20/2018: Apple released an updated build of iOS 12.1.2 for iPhone, the new build is 16C104.

How to Update to iOS 12.1.2

Updating to OS 12.1.2 is easiest through the Software Update function in iOS Settings app.

Always backup the iPhone or iPad to iCloud, iTunes, or both, before instilling any iOS system software update.

1. Back up the iPhone or iPad first
2. Open the “Settings” app in iOS
3. Now go to “General” and choose “Software Update”
4. After iOS 12.1.2 appears, tap on “Download & Install”

Installing iOS 12.1.2 requires rebooting the iPhone.

iPhone and iPad users can also install iOS 12.1.2 through iTunes on a Mac or Windows PC.

Be sure to have the latest version of iTunes on the computer, then connect the device by USB and choose the ‘Update’ option in iTunes.

iOS 12.1.2 IPSW Download Links

Another option to update to iOS 12.1.2 is by using IPSW firmware files. The following links point to those IPSW files as hosted on Apple servers:

• iPhone XS Max
• iPhone XS
• iPhone XR
• iPhone X
• iPhone 8
• iPhone 8 Plus
• iPhone 7
• iPhone 7 Plus
• iPhone 6s
• iPhone 6s Plus
• iPhone 6
• iPhone 6 Plus
• iPhone SE
• iPhone 5s

iOS 12.1.2 Release Notes

Release notes with the iOS 12.1.2 update are as follows:

iOS 12.1.2 includes bug fixes for your iPhone. This update: 

– Fixes bugs with eSIM activation for iPhone XR, iPhone XS, and iPhone XS Max 

– Addresses an issue that could affect cellular connectivity in Turkey for iPhone XR, iPhone XS, and iPhone XS Max

For information on the security content of Apple software updates, please visit this website:
https://support.apple.com/kb/HT201222

There is also some speculation that iOS 12.1.2 may resolve an issue with the iPhone in China relating to a Chinese court case discussed by Reuters.