iOS 15.3 Features, Bug Fixes And Security Updates

Posted in News by Patricia on January 26, 2022

iOS 15.3 update

iOS 15.3 update


Apple has rolled out iOS 15.3, build number 19D50, as well as iPadOS 15.3 for all compatible iPhones and iPads. This is the third major update to iOS 15, which comes two weeks after the release of iOS 15.2.1.

iOS 15.3 update brings important security updates and bug fixes for your devices! The update file is 1.06 GB large, when updating an iPhone 13 Pro from iOS 15.2.1!

iOS 15.3 Download

iOS 15.3 download

  • 1. This update is available over-the-air in Settings -> General -> Software Update.
  • 2. Tap Download and Install.
  • 3. Provide your Passcode and be patient until the update is requested, downloaded, prepared for update, verified and installed on your iPhone or iPad.

    • Fact: Your device automatically restarts to mark the end of the update process.

iOS 15.3 Features

No new features are mentioned in the release notes. However, Apple might have silently changed things. If you notice anything new don’t hesitate to mention it in the comments and we will highlight it here:

  • To be updated!

iOS 15.3 Bug Fixes

The update log mentions bug fixes and security updates without providing any other details.

No release notes regarding the specific bugs that have been fixed are currently available. You can check for updates here.

If you notice any other iOS 15 issues that have been fixed in this version, don’t hesitate to mention them in the comments section and we will update them here:

  • CarPlay bug that doesn’t allow running background apps has been fixed, according to this Reddit user.
  • To be updated!

iOS 15.3 Security Updates

ios 15.3 security updates
It seems that this release focuses on patching a Safari vulnerability that was allowing attackers to access browsing history and identity info from web browsers including Safari, Chrome and other browsers compatible with your iOS and iPadOS device.

To check the full security content of this update please read this Apple support document.

iOS 15.3 Bugs

Any new issues that occur after updating to this release are listed below. If you experience a problem, share it in the comments. We will try to replicate it and provide workarounds:

  • To be updated!

Have you updated iPhone to iOS 15.3? What about your iPad? What’s your feedback? Use the comments section to share anything important that’s worth covering!

Related: Apple has also released watchOS 8.4 (19S546), macOS Monterey 12.2 (21D49), tvOS 15.3 (19K547), HomePodOS 15.3 (19K547) and macOS Big Sur 11.6.3 (20G413)!

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