You can’t install iOS 15.1 on your iPhone anymore

Apple has stopped signing and distributing iOS version 15.1 for the iPhone, iMore reports. What this means for you is that you won’t be able to install this version on your iPhone anymore. The only option is now iOS 15.1.1.

This isn’t anything new or extraordinary, Apple has a policy of keeping its ecosystem up to date, and the company stops signing older iOS versions soon after it officially launches a new one, to ensure all iPhone users run the latest software on their devices. The big iOS 15 update started rolling out back in September with some cool new features, such as Notification Summary and Focus, redesigned Photos app, FaceTime improvements and more. You can check out our full iOS 15 review for more details.

On one hand, newer iOS versions include bug fixes, new features, performance enhancements, and security updates. One major bug fix that Apple rolled out with the iOS 15.1 fixed an issue where some users would experience call drops suddenly and unexpectedly. But on the other hand, if there are any issues or unstable performance when upgrading to iOS 15.1.1 there’s no way to roll back to the older version now. 

iPhone users can also install the iOS 15.2 beta if they’re on the public beta program. Bear in mind that if you install the 15.2 beta, you’ll be able to roll back to 15.1.1 now. Also, running a beta software version on your iPhone device increases the risk of bugs and instability of the system. If you still want to hop on that train, here’s how to do it.