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iOS 16.7.9 and iPadOS 16.7.9

Apple released iOS 16.7.9 and iPadOS 16.7.9 on 29/07/2024. This release fixes security vulnerabilities

Historical release — a newer release is available

This article is retained as a historical record. Follow the newer release for the device and software branch it covers; this does not establish whether an older branch is still supported.

iOS 16.7.16 and iPadOS 16.7.16

Manufacturer release date: 29/07/2024

Article last updated: 05/10/2026

Sources last checked: 05/10/2026

The source check for this release hasn't completed in over 24 hours — some information may be out of date. The manufacturer's official page below is always the most current source.

What has changed

Apple publishes the fixed vulnerabilities in its security content advisory for this release. Use the official release page below for the current details.

Who should check

Covers: iPhone / iOS, iPad / iPadOS.

Applies to: iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, iPhone X, iPad 5th generation, iPad Pro 9.7-inch, iPad Pro 12.9-inch 1st generation.

We don't know which software your device is running. The steps below show you how to check — then compare what you see with the affected versions listed here.

What to do

On the device, open Settings > General > Software Update and install the version Apple offers.

Updates only reach the model generations Apple lists for each release. Older devices stay on an older branch — check Apple's security releases page for which branch the model receives.

How to check, and how to update

iPhone

Check the version: On your iPhone, open Settings > General > About. The Software Version line shows what's installed.

Install the update: Open Settings > General > Software Update. If an update is listed, follow the instructions to download and install it.

iPad

Check the version: On your iPad, open Settings > General > About. The Software Version line shows what's installed.

Install the update: Open Settings > General > Software Update. If an update is listed, follow the instructions to download and install it.

Menus can differ slightly between models and software versions — if something looks different, follow the manufacturer's official page below.

Apple: Update the software on your iPhone or iPad

Official sources

Apple Support(support.apple.com)
Apple Support(support.apple.com)

Record history

05/10/2026 — updated: Superseded by apple-iphone-ipad-16-7-16 — the current applicable release for these devices.
05/10/2026 — published: Initial automated publication from official sources.

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