Apple releases quick security response update for iOS 16.2 Beta users

On November 17, one of the new features Apple introduced in iOS 16 is Rapid Security Response, so that important security fixes do not need to wait until the full iOS update to be released. Apple today released a Rapid Security Response update for iOS 16.2 Beta users to fix a security issue in the system.

The quick security response update for iOS 16.2 (a) is pushed through the standard Software Update mechanism in the Settings app. The update is 96.8MB in size and the entire download and preparation process only takes a few minutes. After the update is complete, a restart is required for deployment.

After installing the update, users can view information about this update in the "About" section in the Settings app. Of course, if you don't think it is necessary, you can choose to delete it.

Rapid Security Response will appear in future version updates of iOS 16, iPadOS 16.1, and macOS 13 as a way for Apple to deliver security fixes more frequently. Such responses include any subsequent minor updates (non-upgrades) on the Mac, and the updated content appears in the pre-boot volume (via a symbolic link in /System/Cryptexes/).

Express Security Response involving the operating system requires a device reboot. Express Security Response involving the Safari browser requires the user to quit the app. Express Security Response is not subject to managed software update delays; however, since it only applies to the latest minor OS version, if that minor OS update is delayed, the response will also be affected and delayed.