Published 18:02 IST, June 6th 2020

iOS 13.5.1 update features & issues: Should you update to iOS 13.5.1?

Here is a detailed look at Apple's latest ios 13.5.1 update. This update is highly focused and only targets a single security risk used by jailbreakers.

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latest update for Apple devices, iOS 13.5.1 update, has w been released. This new iOS 13.5.1 update is focused on combating a hack that could potentially affect Apple iPhones for multiple generations. However, most iPhones users want to avoid this ios 13.5.1 update. Here are ios 13.5.1 update features and all issues that are deterring people from updating ir own iPhone devices. 

iOS 13.5.1 update features

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All iOS 13-compatible devices will be able to update to iOS 13.5.1. refore, all iPhone devices below  iPhone 6S will be incompatible with this new update. Any mobile device above iPhone 6S will be able to update to newest iOS version. All devices are also getting an automatic update tification. 

 iOS 13.5.1 update release tes are t very clear on new features implemented by update. According to tes,  iOS 13.5.1 “provides important security updates and is recommended for all users”. However, update only implements a single security update. This security fix vulnerability that is used by uncover jailbreak.

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update is t meant to deter jailbreaks. Apple is more focused on security risk that  vulnerability could cause in future. Apple's official tes revealed that  vulnerability could be exploited to give a hacker kernel-level privileges on device. This is a big deal, as kernel-level privileges give a user absolute control over devices operating system and its memory. 

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Besides this one security fix, iOS 13.5.1 update has kwn bug fixes, features, or updates. This lack of features has disappointed many Apple users. iOS 13.5.1 is being called most singular update in Apple's history, as it only aims to fix a single security risk. 

iOS 13.5.1 issues

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Some commonly recorded iOS 13.5.1 update bugs include  Face ID errors, wallpaper glitches, Bluetooth connectivity issues, and keyboard prediction errors. FaceID might refuse to initiate if you have updated to iOS 13.5.1. Moreover, GarBand app might crash when opened. Some users have also complained about battery drain issues after new update. However, all se glitches and bugs are isolated and are only affecting a small population of users. 

real issue with iOS 13.5.1 update is fact that it prevents  uncover jailbreak. This might t be a big deal to most users, but jailbreakers will be unable to modify ir Apple devices. Moreover, Apple has t fixed  MP4 playback problems and  boot loop problem in iPadOS. new update does t fix any or bug or than security risk used by jailbreakers. But update does t have any major issues eir (or than preventing jailbreak). 

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iOS 13.5.1 review

For those concerned about ir security, iOS 13.5.1 update is a must. Even for casual iPhone users, this update is decent and is a safe download. re are major issues that are created by update. However, this update should be avoided by jailbreakers. 

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18:02 IST, June 6th 2020