iOS 15 FAQs

  • Q1. When Will iOS 15 be Released?

    Apple has officially launched iOS 15 on Mon September 20th, 2021. Generally speaking, Apple brings new energy and excitement into the new iPhone by launching new updates to iOS around mid-September every year.

  • Q2. What are The iOS 15 New Features?

    iOS 15 is more of an iterative update with not a lot of changes or differences, and devoted to Focus Modes for sleep, work, and play.
    Here are some of the new features:

    iOS 15 New Map

    New Map

    Apple’s maps have meticulous drawings of individual trees, lanes, traffic lights and more.

    iOS 15 New FaceTime

    New FaceTime

    FaceTime calls now extend beyond Apple devices. SharePlay, screen sharing, and spatial audio.

    iOS 15 New Live Text Feature

    New Live Text

    Photo AI function allows you to copy the text of photos, query the identity of any other visual.

    iOS 15 New Notification

    New Notifications

    Notifications summary will be sorted intelligently by priority. App icons display larger.

    iOS 15 New Wallet

    New Wallet

    Adds support for home keys and ID cards, even your driver's license or government ID.

    iOS 15 New Safari

    New Safari

    Shift address bar to the bottom, support swipe between Safari tab with a gesture.

    iOS 15 New Message

    New Messages

    Aggregates content that people share with you in Messages into the proper apps.

    iOS 15 New Memoji

    New Memoji

    Enable you pick a new type of clothing, and the primary, secondary, and tertiary colors.

    See more details on Apple's official iOS 15 web page.

  • Q3. What are The iOS 15 and iPadOS Supported Devices?

    Except for iPhone 13/iPhone 13 mini/iPhone 13 Pro/iPhone 13 Pro Max, iOS 15 and iPadOS are also compatible with these devices:

    • iPhone 12
    • iPhone 12 mini
    • iPhone 12 Pro
    • iPhone 12 Pro Max
    • iPhone 11
    • iPhone 11 Pro
    • iPhone 11 Pro Max
    • iPhone XS
    • iPhone XS Max
    • iPhone XR
    • iPhone X
    • iPhone 8
    • iPhone 8 Plus
    • iPhone 7
    • iPhone 7 Plus
    • iPhone 6s
    • iPhone 6s Plus
    • iPhone SE (1st generation)
    • iPhone SE (2nd generation)
    • iPod touch (7th generation)
    • All ‌iPad‌ Pros
    • ‌iPad‌‌ (8th generation)
    • ‌iPad‌‌ (7th generation)
    • ‌iPad‌‌ (6th generation)
    • ‌iPad‌‌ (5th generation)
    • ‌‌iPad‌‌ mini 5
    • ‌‌iPad‌‌ mini 4
    • iPad Air (4th generation)
    • ‌iPad Air‌ (3rd generation)
    • ‌‌iPad‌‌ Air 2
  • Q4. What are The Best iOS 15 Widgets?

    • Find My Widget
    • Contacts Widget
    • Game Center Widget
    • App Store Widget
    • Sleep Widget
    • Mail Widget

    Tips: You’ll see a new default layout with widgets from the apps you use most arranged in Smart Stacks.

  • Q5. Should I Update to iOS 15?

    If you are eager to enjoy the amazing new features of iOS 15, the answer is "YES". However, you may come across kinds of issues after upgrade.
    If you are afraid of the annoying iOS 15 update issues, the answer is "No". Meanwhile, your iPhone may become a little bit slower.
    So it's all up to you whether update to iOS 15 or not according to your preference.

iOS 15 Update Issues

Fix iOS System Issues after iOS 15 Update

Have you come across troubles when updating to the latest iOS 15 or jailbreak? Mostly, you can easily restart or use recovery mode to fix it. But some iOS bugs are very thorny so that you need to recover the iOS system to get rid of them.

Fixppo

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iOS System Recovery

  • Reset iPhone/iPad/iPod touch without password.Fixppo new feature
  • Fix all kinds of iOS/iPadOS/tvOS issues during or after update.
  • Fix iPhone/iPad/iPod touch/Apple TV system issues with no data loss.
  • Free to enter/exit recovery mode in 1 click.

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Recover iPhone Data after iOS 15 Update

There are many users who have reported losing data after iPhone updates every year. Now you can recover lost iPhone data from iPhone directly without iTunes/iCloud backups or backup after iOS 15 update.

D-Back

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iPhone Data Recovery

  • Recover 19 types of data from your iPhone/iPad/iPod touch.
  • Recover data lost in various scenarios including iOS 15 update.
  • Fastest recovery time and utmost probability of data retrieval.
  • Recover data from iCloud/iTunes backups without restoring.

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Transfer Data after iOS 15 Update

After the iOS 15 release, want to switch from iPhone to Android or get a new iPhone? You may be frustrated when your phone gives strict limitations on the type of phone models or data when transferring data. Here are solutions to transfer/backup/restore/export data between iPhone and Android.

iTransor for WhatsApp

iMyFone iTransor for WhatsApp

Transfer/Backup/Restore WhatsApp

  • Transfer WhatsApp/WA Business between iOS and Android.
  • Back Up/View WhatsApp/WA Business in iOS and Android.
  • Restore WhatsApp/WA Business Backup to iOS and Android.
  • Export WhatsApp/WA Business Chats, Images, Videos, Audios, etc.

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iTransor

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iPhone Backup & Restore Tool

  • Selectively or fully back up your iPhone/iPad/iPod touch data.
  • Restore only Contacts, SMS, WhatsApp, or WeChat from iTunes/iCloud/iMyFone backup without data loss on target device.
  • View/export 18+ types of data from iOS/iPadOS devices or backups.

Unlock iPhone after iOS 15 Update

Whether you've forgotten the passcode, never known passcode to begin with or you gotten your device secondhand after iOS 15 update, you can easily unlock iPhone in these different situations by using password/Apple ID removal tool.

LockWiper

iMyFone LockWiper

Remove iPhone Password/Apple ID/MDM

  • Unlock iPhone without passcode by yourself at home.
  • Remove screen lock, Apple ID, Screen Time passcode and MDM lock.
  • Support disabled or broken iPhone/iPad/iPod touch.

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Clean iPhone Storage to Update iOS 15

The process of updating to the latest iOS can be disturbed if there is no enough space on your phone. The installation requires at least 5GB of free space, so you'd better try to remove unnecessary photos, videos, music, and apps.

Umate Pro

iMyFone Umate Pro

iOS Data Eraser

  • Clean junk & temp files to speed up iPhone.
  • Compress/export/delete photos to free up iPhone.
  • Manage smartly large files & apps in bulk.
  • Permanently erase iOS data with 0% recovery and secure privacy.

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iOS Downgrade

iOS 15 Downgrade

iOS 15 Downgrade
iOS 15 Downgrade

Have you upgraded to iOS 15, but you are experiencing some glitches and bugs on iPhone/iPad/Apple TV? Here are ways to downgrade from iOS 15 to iOS 14 or other iOS systems.

Downgrade from iOS 15 to iOS 14 Without iTunes

Fixppo

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iOS System Recovery

  • Downgrade iOS without data loss.
  • Downgrade iOS without jailbreak.
  • No dependence on iTunes.

Steps to Downgrade iOS 15 with Fixppo:

  • Download Fixppo, launch it on computer and select 'Standard Mode' to downgrade your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch.
  • Make a connection between computer and the device. Hit on the 'Next' button.
  • Fixppo will detect your device easily and then will provide you the available firmware versions. Hit on 'Download'.
  • Once the firmware is downloaded, click 'Start'.
  • After a few minutes, your device will restart and you will have choosen firmware version on your device.

Downgrade from iOS 15 to iOS 14 Using iTunes

  • Backup your device with iTunes/iClouds/iMyFone iTransor first.
  • Go to ipsw.me, select your device model and download the proper IPSW file.
  • Connect your iOS device to computer and run iTunes.
  • Put device into DFU mode. Search your device icon on iTunes and click it > Choose Summary tab and, (For Mac) press "Option" and click "Restore iPhone (or iPad/iPod)", (For Windows) press "Shift" and click "Restore iPhone (or iPad/iPod)".
  • Find previous iOS ipsw file you have downloaded, select it and click "Open".
  • Install iOS 14 and wipe your device off.

    Notes:

  • • iOS 15 downgrade with iTunes may result in complete data loss. It's very important to use 3rd-party tool backup your data first.

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