Always backup the iOS device to iCloud or iTunes before updating system software.
Download & Install iOS 8.4
The simplest way to download and install iOS 8.4 is through the Software Update mechanism on the iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch.
Open Settings, go to “General”, then go to “Software Update”
Choose “Download and Install” when the iOS 8.4 update becomes available
Users can also choose to install the update through iTunes and a computer, or manually with firmware files. However you choose to install iOS 8.4, do not forget to back up the device beforehand.
iOS 8.4 IPSW Direct Download Links
Direct download links to iOS 8.4 IPSW firmware files are included below, right-click and choose “Save As” and be sure the file has a .ipsw file extension when saving. Using IPSW files to update is not particularly complicated, but it is generally best reserved for advanced users.
Downloads:
iPhone 6 PlusiPhone 6
iPhone 5s – GSM
iPhone 5s – CDMA
iPhone 5 – CDMA
iPhone 5 – GSM
iPhone 5c – CDMA
iPhone 5c – GSM
iPhone 4s
iPad Air 2 – Wi-Fi
iPad Air 2 – Cellular
iPad Air – GSM Cellular
iPad Air – Wi-Fi
iPad Air – CDMA
iPad 4 – 4th gen CDMA Cellular
iPad 4 – 4th gen GSM Cellular
iPad 4 – 4th gen Wi-Fi
iPad Mini 3 – Wi-Fi
iPad Mini 3 – Cellular
iPad Mini 3 – (4,9) China model
iPad Mini 2 – Wi-Fi + Cellular
iPad Mini 2 – Wi-Fi
iPad Mini 2 – CDMA
iPad Mini – CDMA
iPad Mini – GSM
iPad Mini – Wi-Fi
iPad 3 Wi-Fi
iPad 3 – GSM
iPad 3 – CDMA
iPad 2 Wi-Fi (2,4)
iPad 2 Wi-Fi (2,1)
iPad 2 – GSM
iPad 2 – CDMA
iPod Touch 5th gen
Most users should update to iOS 8.4 through the OTA software update mechanism.
iOS 8.4 Release Notes
This update introduces Apple Music—a revolutionary music service, 24/7 global radio, and a way for fans to connect with their favorite artists—all included in the redesigned Music app. iOS 8.4 also includes improvements for iBooks and bug fixes.
Apple Music
• Become an Apple Music member to play from millions of songs in the Apple Music catalog, or keep them offline for playback later
• For You: Members can see playlist and album recommendations, handpicked by music experts
• New: Members can find the latest, greatest new music available—direct from our editors
• Radio: Tune in to music, interviews, and exclusive radio shows on Beats 1, play radio stations created by our editors or create your own from any artist or song
• Connect: See shared thoughts, photos, music, and videos from artists you follow, then join the conversation
• My Music: Play from all of your iTunes purchases, songs from Apple Music, and playlists in one place
• Completely redesigned music player that includes new features such as Recently Added, MiniPlayer, Up Next, and more
• iTunes Store: Still the best place to buy your favorite music—one song or album at a time
• Availability and features may vary by country
iBooks improvements and fixes
• Browse, listen and download audiobooks from inside iBooks
• Enjoy the all-new Now Playing feature, designed specifically for audiobooks
• Books that are Made for iBooks now work on iPhone in addition to iPad
• Find and pre-order books in a series right from your library
• Improves accessibility of widgets, glossary and navigation in books made with iBooks Author
• New default Chinese font
• New setting to turn off Auto-Night theme in your library
• Resolves an issue that may have prevented Hide Purchases from working
• Resolves an issue that may have prevented downloading books from iCloud
Other improvements and bug fixes
• Fixes an issue where receiving a specific series of Unicode characters causes device to reboot
• Fixes an issue that prevented GPS accessories from providing location data
• Fixes an issue where deleted Apple Watch apps could re-install
For information on the security content of this update, please visit this website:
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1222
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