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iOS 8.1.1 has been released – download it now!

Updated Nov 17th, 2014 1:19PM EST
iOS 8.1.1 Download
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Apple released a beta version of its first update to iOS 8.1 on Tuesday, November 4th, and it included a few important changes. Beyond a handful of good bug fixes, the software provided some much-needed stability and performance improvements to older iOS devices including the iPad 2, the third- and fourth-generation iPads, and the iPhone 4S.

Now, iOS 8.1.1 has been released to the public and is ready to be downloaded.

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iOS 8.1.1 is available immediately as an over the air (OTA) update or as a download from iTunes. Of course, millions of people still don’t have enough free storage on their iPhones and iPads to actually download and install the update, so they have no choice but to use iTunes. If you go this route, however, make sure you backup all of your data first.

To install iOS 8.1.1 as an OTA update, simple go to Settings > General > Software Update on your compatible iPhone, iPad or iPod touch and follow the on-screen instructions.

Apple’s new iOS 8.1.1 update can be installed on the following devices: iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus, iPhone 5s, iPhone 5c, iPhone 5, iPhone 4s, iPad Air, iPad mini with Retina display, iPad mini, iPad (third- and fourth-generation), iPad 2 and fifth-generation iPod touch.

Zach Epstein
Zach Epstein Executive Editor

Zach Epstein has been the Executive Editor at BGR for more than 10 years. He manages BGR’s editorial team and ensures that best practices are adhered to. He also oversees the Ecommerce team and directs the daily flow of all content. Zach first joined BGR in 2007 as a Staff Writer covering business, technology, and entertainment.

His work has been quoted by countless top news organizations, and he was recently named one of the world's top 10 “power mobile influencers” by Forbes. Prior to BGR, Zach worked as an executive in marketing and business development with two private telcos.