iOS 12 – Wikipedia

Version Build Codename Release date Notes Update type 12.0 16A366 Peace September 17, 2018 Initial release on the iPhone XS and XS Max

• Allows searching for photos based on their geotag information
• Introduces Memoji, a customizable Animoji
• Adds a Deliver Quietly feature for the Do Not Disturb feature, which silently delivers notifications
• Adds the Siri Suggestions panel to Lock Screen and Search
• Enables Siri to turn on the flashlight
• Introduces the Measure app, which uses Augmented Reality to measure objects and spaces
• Speed and performance improvements.
• Fixes a bug that allows applications to read the user’s Apple ID
• Fixes a bug that allows maliciously crafted iBooks file to access user information
• Fixes a bug that allowed local users to recover deleted messages
• Fixes a bug that prevented a user from deleting browser history

Initial Release 16A367[a] October 26, 2018 Initial release on iPhone XR 12.0.1 16A404
16A405[b] October 8, 2018[47][48][49]

• Fixes an issue where some iPhone XS devices did not immediately start charging when connected to a Lightning cable that was capable of charging.
• Resolves an issue that caused some iPhone XS units to rejoin Wi-Fi networks at 2.4 GHz instead of 5 GHz.
• Restores the original position of the “.?123” key on the iPad.
• Fixes an issue where subtitles failed to appear in some 3rd party video apps.
• Fixes an issue where Bluetooth could become unavailable.
• Strengthens the security on the lock screen due to local attackers being able to access photos, contacts, and the share function on a locked device.

Bug Fixes 12.1 16B92
16B93[a]
16B94[c] PeaceB October 30, 2018[50][51][52]
November 6, 2018[c]

• Initial release on iPad Pro (3rd generation)
• Introduces Group FaceTime support, which allows up to 32 simultaneous participants in a call.
• Adds dual SIM support using eSIMs for the iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, and iPhone XR.
• Introduces Depth Control in Camera preview for iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, and iPhone XR.
• Fixes a bug where messages were merged into one thread if two users were signed into the same Apple ID on separate devices,
• Resolves an issue where a contact name could fail to appear alongside a phone number.
• Fixes a bug where no family members could be added or removed from Family Sharing.
• Adds the ability for an iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, or iPhone XR to detect if the battery installed is a genuine Apple battery
• Adds a performance management feature to prevent sudden shutdowns for an iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, or iPhone X, with the ability to disable this.
• Fixes bug that allows a remote attacker to forcefully initiate a FaceTime call.

Feature Update 12.1.1 16C50 PeaceC December 5, 2018[53]

• Adds the ability to use separate carriers with dual SIM functionality.
• Allows Live Photo capture during one-to-one FaceTime calls.
• Allows switching between front and rear cameras with one tap in FaceTime.
• Fixes an issue where Face ID may become unavailable.
• Fixes issue where time zones did not update automatically.
• Fixes issue in Messages that prevented predictive text suggestions when using Chinese or Japanese keyboards.
• Increased lock screen security to prevent local attackers from accessing Contacts from the lock screen.
• Fixes bug that prevents fully deleting browser history.

Feature Update 12.1.2 16C101
16C104[d] December 17, 2018
December 20, 2018[d] Only for iPhones

• Fixes bugs with eSIM activation for iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, and iPhone XR.
• Fixes an issue where cellular connectivity was affected in Turkey for iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, and iPhone XR.

Bug Fixes 12.1.3 16D39
16D40[e] PeaceD January 22, 2019[54]

• Fixes issue that may cause artifacting in images sent from the Share Sheet.
• Fixes issue that caused some CarPlay systems to disconnect from iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, and iPhone XR.
• Fixes another issue that allowed a remote attacker to forcefully initiate a FaceTime call.

Bug Fixes 12.1.4 16D57 February 7, 2019[45][55]

• Fixes a bug where the initiator of a Group FaceTime call can force all of the recipients to answer.

Security Fixes 12.2 16E227 PeaceE March 25, 2019[56] Initial release on iPad Air (3rd generation) and iPad Mini (5th generation)

• Introduces Apple News+, a subscription service for Apple news.
• Enables Ask Siri to allow play any video, show, movie, sports game, or channel on a Apple TV.
• Introduces four new Animoji faces – owl, boar, giraffe, shark, for iPhone X and later.
• Adds AirPlay controls into Control Center
• Adds support for the AirPods (2nd generation).
• Adds support for Air Quality Index in the US, UK, and India.
• Fixes bug where the reported size of large apps, System, and Other could be reported incorrectly in the iPhone Storage section of settings.
• Fixes a bug where an attacker could intercept network traffic.
• Fixes a bug where websites could access sensor information without user consent.
• Fixes a bug where websites could access the microphone without the microphone usage indicator being shown.

Feature Update 12.3 16F156 PeaceF May 13, 2019[57] Initial release on iPod Touch (7th generation)

• Introduces AirPlay 2
• Introduces the Apple TV app, which lets users access Apple TV shows from their iPhone or iPad.
• Fixes bugs where apps could cause unexpected shutdowns
• the TV app was removed and replaced by apple TV.

Feature Update 16F8155[f] May 28, 2019 12.3.1 16F203 May 24, 2019

• Fixes bug preventing use of VoLTE calls
• Fixes issue that allowed messages from unknown senders to appear in Messages despite Filter Unknown Senders being enabled
• Fixes issue that prevented the Report Junk link from appearing in a message from an unknown sender

Bug Fixes 16F8202[f] May 29, 2019 12.3.2 16F250 June 10, 2019 Exclusive to the iPhone 8 Plus, resolving an issue that could cause Camera to capture Portrait mode photos without depth effect on some devices Bug Fixes 12.4 16G77 PeaceG July 22, 2019[58]

• Adds support for the Apple Card.
• Adds the ability to wirelessly transfer data between iPhones running iOS 12.4 or newer in Setup.
• Makes all of the downloaded magazines in News available offline.

Feature Update 12.4.1 16G102 August 26, 2019[59] Undoes a vulnerability fix reversal from the previous release Security Fixes 12.4.2 16G114 PeaceG September 26, 2019[60] Fixes bug that allows applications to read restricted memory Security Fixes 12.4.3 16G130 October 28, 2019[61] Fixes bug that allows AirDrop transfers to be forcefully accepted when the receiver is in Everyone mode Security Fixes 12.4.4 16G140 PeaceSecYukonC December 10, 2019[62] Fixes bug that allows a malicious video sent by FaceTime to lead to arbitrary code execution Security Fixes 12.4.5 16G161 PeaceSecYukonD January 28, 2020[63] Security fixes, no published CVE entries Security Fixes 12.4.6 16G183 PeaceSecYukonE March 24, 2020[64] 12.4.7 16G192 PeaceSecYukonF May 20, 2020[65] Fixes bugs in the Mail app that allowed kernel corruption and panics Security Fixes 12.4.8 16G201 PeaceSecYukonG July 15, 2020[66] Security fixes, no published CVE entries Security Fixes 12.4.9 16H5 PeaceUpdate November 5, 2020[67]

• Fixes bug that allowed users in Group FaceTime to enable video without being notified of it.
• Fixes bug that allowed maliciously crafted font to gain arbitrary code execution.
• Fixes bugs with the kernel that allows disclosing of kernel memory and arbitrary code execution with kernel privileges.

Security Fixes 12.5 16H20 December 14, 2020[68]

• Adds opt-in for COVID-19 exposure notifications on iPhone 5S and iPhone 6/6 Plus.
• Fixes bug where unauthorized code execution led to violation of authentication policy.

Feature Update 12.5.1 16H22 January 11, 2021[69] Fixes an issue where Exposure Notifications could incorrectly display logging profile language on the iPhone 5S and the iPhone 6/6 Plus. Bug Fixes 12.5.2 16H30 March 26, 2021[70] Fixes bug where processing of maliciously crafted web content may lead to universal cross-site scripting Security Fixes 12.5.3 16H41 May 3, 2021[71] Fixes bugs where processing of maliciously crafted web content may lead to arbitrary code execution. Security Fixes 12.5.4 16H50 June 14, 2021[72]

• Fixes bugs where processing of maliciously crafted web content may lead to arbitrary code execution.
• Fixes bug where processing of maliciously crafted security certificate may lead to arbitrary code execution.

Security Fixes 12.5.5 16H62 September 23, 2021[73]

• Fixes bug where processing a maliciously crafted PDF leads to arbitrary code execution.
• Fixes bug where processing maliciously crafted web content may lead to arbitrary code execution.
• Fixes bug where a malicious application is able to gain arbitrary code execution with kernel privileges.

Security Fixes 12.5.6 16H71 August 31, 2022[74]

• Fixes bug where processing maliciously crafted web content may lead to arbitrary code execution.

Security Fixes 12.5.7 16H81 January 23, 2023[75]

• Fixes a vulnerability where processing maliciously crafted web content may lead to arbitrary code execution.

Security Fixes