You can go ahead and download the full and final version of iOS 14.5 and iPadOS 14.5 onto your iPhone, iPad and iPod touch. You will also find the complete changelog here.

iOS 14.5 and iPadOS 14.5 Arrives with Brand New and Tons of Changes, Including the Ability to Bypass Face ID if you are Wearing a Mask

With so many betas being seeded to developers and public beta testers, it was only a matter of time the final version of iOS 14.5 and iPadOS 14.5 would arrive for the public. It is now here and you can take it for a spin immediately as long as you have a supported device.

What is New in iOS 14.5 and iPadOS 14.5?

There are a ton of changes in iOS 14.5 and iPadOS 14.5. We will go as far as saying that this feels like a major update which Apple releases with new iPhones. You do not have to take our word for it, but at least let the changelog for the update speak for itself:

Download iOS 14.5 and iPadOS 14.5 Over the Air

The newly available update can be grabbed over the air. Follow the steps exactly as outlined below:

  • Connect to Wi-Fi by going to Settings > Wi-Fi
  • Make sure you are also connected to a power outlet
  • Navigate to Settings > General > Software Update
  • Tap on Download and Install when the new update shows up

Clean Installation is Also an Option

You can, if you like, perform a clean installation of the newly released update. And yes, it will wipe your device clean which means you will lose your files and settings, therefore take a backup before going forward with it. Backup everything to iTunes, Finder or iCloud.

First and foremost, you will need to download the correct IPSW file for your device from one of the links below. You can check which device you have by going to Settings > General > About.

Download iOS 14.5 / iPadOS 14.5 IPSW Files

  • iPhone 12, iPhone 12 Pro
  • iPhone 12 Pro Max
  • iPhone 12 mini
  • iPhone 11 Pro Max, iPhone 11 Pro, iPhone XS Max, iPhone XS
  • iPhone 11, iPhone XR
  • iPhone X
  • iPhone 8, iPhone 7
  • iPhone 8 Plus, iPhone 7 Plus
  • 2020 iPhone SE 2
  • iPhone SE
  • iPhone 6s
  • iPhone 6s Plus
  • iPod touch seventh-generation
  • iPad Air 4
  • 10.2-inch iPad 8
  • 11-in. iPad Pro (1st and 2nd generations), 12.9-in. iPad Pro (3rd and 4th generations)
  • 10.5-inch iPad Pro (1st generation), 12.9-inch iPad Pro (2nd generation)
  • iPad (5th generation), iPad (6th generation)
  • iPad mini (5th generation), iPad Air (3rd generation)
  • 10.2-inch iPad (7th generation)
  • iPad mini 4, iPad Air 2
  • 9.7-inch iPad Pro (1st generation)
  • 12.9-inch iPad Pro (1st generation)

Save the file to the desktop and the follow the tutorial below on how to perform a clean install, it is that easy:

  • How to Clean Install iOS 14 and iPadOS 14 Final Version

Looking to downgrade back to iOS 14.4.2 instead? Check out the tutorial below:

  • Downgrade iOS 14.5 / iPadOS 14.5 to iOS 14.4.2 / iPadOS 14.4.2

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