Apple releases iOS 9.0.2 with bug fixes and improvements

BY Gautam Prabhu

Published 30 Sep 2015

iOS 9 iPhone logo

Apple has just released iOS 9.0.2 for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch with a number of bug fixes.

iOS 9.0.2 comes just a week after iOS 9.0.1 was released to the public.

iOS 9.0.1 fixed the issue where some users were getting stuck at the “Slide to Upgrade” screen while updating to iOS 9, which was quite tricky to resolve in certain cases without losing data. It also fixes an annoying issue where the alarm and timers failed to play for some users after upgrading to iOS 9.

According to the release notes, iOS 9.0.2 includes the following bug fixes and improvements:

– Fixes an issue with the setting to turn on or off app cellular data usage
– Resolves an issue that prevented iMessage activation for some users
– Resolves an issue where an iCloud backup could be interrupted after starting a manual backup
– Fixes an issue where the screen could incorrectly rotate when receiving notifications
– Improves the stability of Podcasts

If you have jailbroken your iOS device and cannot live without your favorite jailbreak apps and tweaks then it is recommended that you avoid updating to iOS 9 or later, until a jailbreak for iOS 9 is released.

iOS 9.0.2 is compatible with the following iOS devices and is available as a free upgrade:

  • iPhone 6s, iPhone 6s Plus, iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus, iPhone 5s, iPhone 5c, iPhone 5 and iPhone 4s
  • iPad Air 2, iPad Air, iPad 4, iPad 3 and iPad 2
  • iPad mini 3, Retina iPad mini, 1st gen iPad mini
  • 6th generation iPod touch, 5th generation iPod touch

iOS 9.0.2 is available to users via OTA update.

Update 1

If you’re not getting the update via OTA update then you can download the appropriate iOS 9.0.1 IPSW file for your device from the links provided below. You can check your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch’s back cover for the model number to download the appropriate download link.

Download links for iOS 9.0.2 for iPhone:

iPhone 6s
iPhone 6s Plus
iPhone 6
iPhone 6 Plus
iPhone 5s (Model A1453, A1533)
iPhone 5s (Model A1457, A1518, A1528, A1530)
iPhone 5c (Model A1456, A1532)
iPhone 5c (Model A1507, A1516, A1526, A1529)
iPhone 5 (Model A1428)
iPhone 5 (Model A1429)
iPhone 4s

Download links for iOS 9.0.2 for iPad:

iPad mini 4 Wi-Fi
iPad mini 4 Wi-Fi + Cellular
iPad Air 2 (Model A1566)
iPad Air 2 (Model A1567)
iPad mini 3 (Model A1599)
iPad mini 3 (Model A1600)
iPad mini 3 (Model A1601)
iPad Air (Model A1474)
iPad Air (Model A1475)
iPad Air (Model A1476)
iPad mini 2 (Model A1489)
iPad mini 2 (Model A1490)
iPad mini 2 (Model A1491)
iPad (4th generation Model A1458)
iPad (4th generation Model A1459)
iPad (4th generation Model A1460)
iPad mini (Model A1432)
iPad mini (Model A1454)
iPad mini (Model A1455)
iPad Wi-Fi (3rd generation)
iPad Wi-Fi + Cellular (model for ATT)
iPad Wi-Fi + Cellular (model for Verizon)
iPad 2 Wi-Fi (Rev A)
iPad 2 Wi-Fi
iPad 2 Wi-Fi + 3G (GSM)
iPad 2 Wi-Fi + 3G (CDMA)

Download links for iOS 9.0.2 for iPod touch:

iPod touch (5th generation)
iPod touch (6th generation)

Update 2

iOS 9.0.2 fixes the lock screen security flaw that was introduced in iOS 9, which allowed anyone to bypass passcode to access Photos and Contacts. From iOS 9.0.2 security notes:

Impact: A person with physical access to an iOS device may be able to access photos and contacts from the lock screen

Description: A lock screen issue allowed access to photos and contacts on a locked device. This issue was addressed by restricting options offered on a locked device.

Let us know if you’ve found new features, or changes in iOS 9.0.2 in the comments below.