Apple Releases iOS 27.2.1 With Bug Fixes and Security Updates and More

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iPhone Software Update screen showing iOS 27.2.1 with bug fixes and security updates

Apple has released iOS 27.2.1 for iPhone, a small follow-up that arrives about two weeks after iOS 27.2.

Apple’s release notes for the update are short. They say: “This update provides bug fixes and security updates for your iPhone.”

There is no itemized list of the bugs being fixed. Apple’s public security releases page also had not yet posted CVE details for 27.2.1 when the update began rolling out, even though the on-device notes mention security updates.

iPadOS 27.2.1 is rolling out alongside the iPhone build. Apple is also pushing companion updates for phones still on older major versions, including iOS 26.7.3 and iOS 18.7.12.

Here’s what’s available today:

iOS

iOS 27.2.1 (24B8156)
iOS 27.2.1 (24B91034) (iPhone Duo)
iOS 26.7.3 (23H131)
iOS 18.7.12 (22H390)

iPadOS

iPadOS 27.2.1 (24B8156)
iPadOS 27.2.1 (24B8156) (iPad mini)
iPadOS 26.7.3 (23H131)
iPadOS 18.7.12 (22H390)

macOS

macOS 27.2.1 (26B131)
macOS 27.2.1 (26B7131) (M6 MacBook Pro/iMac)
macOS 27.2.1 (26B8132) (MacBook Proled)
macOS 26.7.3 (25G342)
macOS 15.8.3 (24H241)

watchOS

watchOS 27.2.1 (24S132)
watchOS 26.6.1 (23U95)

visionOS

visionOS 27.2.1 (24N124)

Apple is also testing iOS 27.3, which includes a redesigned Health app.

To install iOS 27.2.1, open Settings on your iPhone, tap General, then Software Update. If the update is ready for your device, download it there and follow the prompts to restart.

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