iPadOS version history
This article goes over the history of the versions of iPadOS (currently for versions 13, 14, and 15) as of writing this, iPadOS 14 and iPadOS 15 are still getting updates, so this list will need to be updated in the future to reflect changes.
Version Build Release Date Reference Notes
13.1 17A844 September 24, 2019 Initial release on iPad (7th generation)
13.1.1 17A854 September 27, 2019
13.1.2 17A860 September 30, 2019
13.1.3 17A878 October 15, 2019
13.2 17B84 October 28, 2019
13.2.2 17B102 November 7, 2019
13.2.3 17B111 November 18, 2019
13.3 17C54 December 10, 2019
13.3.1 17D50 January 28, 2020
13.4 17E255 March 24, 2020 Adds complete support for mice and trackpads, previously an accessibility feature only.
Initial release on iPad Pro (4th generation)
13.4.1 17E262 April 7, 2020
13.5 17F75 May 20, 2020
13.5.1 17F80 June 1, 2020
13.6 17G68 July 15, 2020
13.6.1 17G80 August 12, 2020
13.7 17H35 September 1, 2020 Bug fixes
Legend: Past Current Beta
iPadOS 14 and 15 are still receiving updates, so this information will need to be updated in the future to reflect future changes.
Version Build Release date Notes
14.0 18A373 September 16, 2020 Initial release, initial release for the iPad (8th generation) and the iPad Air (4th generation)
14.0.1 18A393 September 24, 2020 Bug fixes, including for an issue that could cause default browser and mail settings to reset after restarting the device
14.1 18A8395 October 20, 2020 Improvements and bug fixes
Adds support for 10-bit HDR video playback and editing in Photos for iPad Pro 12.9‑inch (2nd generation) and later, iPad Pro 11-inch, iPad Pro 10.5 inch, iPad Air (3rd generation) and later, and iPad Mini (5th generation)
Addresses an issue where some widgets, folders, and icons were showing up in reduced size on the Home Screen
Fixes an issue where some emails in Mail were sent from an incorrect alias
Addresses an issue where some users were occasionally unable to download or add songs to their library while viewing an album or playlist, resolves an issue where streaming video resolution could temporarily be reduced at the start of playback
Addresses an issue in the Files app that could cause some MDM-managed cloud service providers to incorrectly display content as unavailable
14.2 18B92 November 5, 2020 Introduces a Shazam toggle in Control Center, revamped media controls, face detection in the Magnifier app, over 100 new emoji and eight new wallpapers in dark and light mode
14.3 18C66 December 14, 2020 New Apple TV UI
Apple Fitness+ support for final release
14.4 18D52 January 26, 2021 Added a prompt asking user to allow apps to track them
Added the “Perspective Zoom” option to the set wallpaper block in shortcuts
14.4.1 18D61 March 8, 2021 Security fixes
14.4.2 18D70 March 26, 2021 Security fixes
14.5 18E199 April 26, 2021 UI tweaks for the Podcasts app
New interface for typing with Siri and sending messages with Siri
Support for using the Xbox Series S/X and PlayStation 5 controllers
New UI for Software Update in Settings
Full release date for songs in Apple Music
App Tracking Transparency goes live
2 new/improved Siri voices
New emoji characters
14.5.1 18E212 May 3, 2021 Security fixes
14.6 18F72 May 24, 2021 Bug fixes
Supports Apple Card Family and Podcasts subscriptions
14.7 18G69
18G70 July 21, 2021 Bug fixes
14.7.1 18G82 July 26, 2021 Bug fixes
14.8 18H17 September 13, 2021 Security fixes
Legend: Past Current Beta
iPad (8th generation) (Wi-Fi + Cellular) and iPad Air (4th generation) (Wi-Fi + Cellular) only
iPadOS 14 and 15 are still receiving updates, so this information will need to be updated in the future to reflect future changes.
Version Build Release date Notes
15.0 19A346 September 20, 2021 Initial release
15.1 beta 19B5042h September 21, 2021
Legend: Past Current Beta
Complete MacOS version history
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