iOS

With iOS 15.0.1 having been available for a while, Apple stops signing iOS 15.0

Anthony Bouchard ∙ October 8, 2021

Apple released iOS & iPadOS 15.0.1 on October 1st, marking the first update to the company’s new mobile operating systems with bug fixes. Notably, this update resolved a problem with Unlock with Apple Watch not working correctly with the brand-new iPhone 13 lineup – an exceptionally valuable feature amid a raging pandemic in which mask-wearing has become a common sight.

Now that some time has passed since Apple released iOS & iPadOS 15.0.1, it’s no surprise to see that Apple is closing the signing window for the original iOS & iPadOS 15.0 firmware that launched to the general public just two weeks prior.

How to download iOS updates over 5G, 4G, or 3G data

Christian Zibreg ∙ Updated February 23, 2026

Learn how to download over-the-air iOS software updates on your iPhone or iPad using cellular data (5G, 4G, LTE, 3G) if Wi-Fi is unavailable or is too slow.

Apple seeds third betas of iOS 15.1, iPadOS 15.1, tvOS 15.1, watchOS 8.1; ninth macOS Monterey beta to developers

Evan Selleck ∙ October 6, 2021

Moving right along, as Apple continues its march towards the public release of iOS 15.1 and iPadOS 15.1. To get there, though, we need more betas. And today, we have a new one for developers.

Some of the best jailbreak tweaks for cellular connectivity on iOS 14

Anthony Bouchard ∙ October 6, 2021

After jailbreaking an iPhone or iPad for the first time, it can be daunting to find the best jailbreak tweaks for upgrading its capabilities beyond the bounds of Apple’s stock configurations. At iDownloadBlog, we know this, and that’s why we try to make tweak discovery easier for our readers.

Apple Weather: Can I set up next-hour precipitation notifications for my location?

Christian Zibreg ∙ October 5, 2021

Apple's Weather app for iPhone has a very handy feature that will push a notification to your device when rain, snow, hail or sleet is about to start or stop. But how do you set up and use this handy feature and are these notifications available in your country?

How to convert files on iPhone or iPad

Siddharth Suvarna ∙ Updated March 25, 2026

Learn how to convert file types on your iPhone or iPad to nearly any format with third-party apps and online services.

After releasing iOS 15 to the general public, Apple stops signing iOS 14.8

Anthony Bouchard ∙ October 4, 2021

A couple of Mondays ago, Apple officially released iOS & iPadOS 15 to the general public with a slew of new features for Apple’s mobile device lineup following an extensive beta period throughout the Summer months.

Perhaps unsurprisingly, Apple’s move to launch a new firmware version for its platforms has now been complemented with the unsigning of the previously current firmware — iOS & iPadOS 14.8.

Has iOS 15 Photos deleted some of the images saved from your Messages chats?

Christian Zibreg ∙ Updated October 11, 2021

Do certain images and videos saved in iOS 15's Photos app disappear on a whim from your device? If so, chalk that up to another bug in iOS 15 that in certain conditions deletes images that you've previously saved to Apple's Photos software from your Messages chats.

DockSearch incorporates a convenient web search tool into any jailbroken iPhone’s Dock

Anthony Bouchard ∙ Updated June 18, 2022

Anyone that searches the web all the time will find value in something that can make that job easier, and that’s just one reason why a newly released jailbreak tweak called DockSearch by iOS developer ginsudev could be of interest; especially if this unique categorization applies to you.

AdsRewarder lessens the burden of full-screen video ads in certain games & apps

Anthony Bouchard ∙ October 4, 2021

Freemium apps and games are pretty much the gold standard these days as they’ve proven to be somewhat profitable. After tossing users an addicting bone, such as a Scrabble game, those users will gnaw away even after being subjected to the same repetitive full-screen ads, move after move.

YTETA displays the exact time when your current YouTube video will end

Anthony Bouchard ∙ October 3, 2021

YouTube is a popular platform for sharing and watching videos, but it also happens to be an excellent time waster for when you’re waiting around for appointments or partaking in activities where time seems to drag because you have nothing else to do.

Jailbreak tweaks of the week: Akara, PerfectCalc, & more…

Anthony Bouchard ∙ October 3, 2021

After what felt like an unending lull in the jailbreak community, things started getting kicking back up again in the past couple of weeks after a whole lot of hubbub about upcoming untether releases and reassurances that iOS & iPadOS 15 could see jailbreaks despite Apple’s best efforts to make jailbreaking harder to achieve.