iOS Apple Mobile Operating System versions

Versions of MOS of Apple.

iOS Mobile operating system provide platform to runs Apple devices such as iPhone, iPod, iPad. It is Know as Non- Propriety source software because this software is Implemented by Apple company for iPhone, iPod, iPad touch through iTunes. On 6 March 2008 iPhone Software development kit was released. The trademark "iOS' is licensed by Apple from Cisco. The first Version 1.1.5 was released on 29 June 2007. The iPhone OS 2.0 version was released on 11 July 2008 and 2.0 was updated with 2.2.1.

 

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Versions  

1.  iPhone OS 1.x

The touch Interface of Apple Mobile OS have initially no official name. On 7 June 2010 iPhone OS renamed as "iOS" operating system. iPhone OS released with features finger Touch interface as the first operating system.

  

a) 1.0 Version  OS

 It was released on 20 June 2007 for iPhone OS. The version operating system software was Build with 1A543a and its Baseband is 03.11.0.2_G.

b)  1.0.1Version  OS

It was released on 31 July 2007 with update of 1.0 version and safari security. This software was Build on IC 25 and its Baseband is 03.12.08_G.

c) 1.0.2 Version  OS

It was launched on 21 Aug 2007. The main features of this version is custom ringtones, Access multiline Address in maps and bug fixes. This operating system software was build on IC200 and its baseband is 03.14.08_G.

d) 1.1 Version  OS

It is released on 14 Sep 2007 in iPod touch devices and Home screen with iTunes store. 1.1 version was build on 3A100a and 3A101a software.

e) 1.1.1 Version  OS 

It was released on 27 Sep 2007. It is also known as the iPhone " Sep 07 update". The features are shortcut are create by double click on icon, space bar to create gap between 2 words, weather Status can be recorded, Bluetooth and battery power on status bar, Roaming on and off options. speaker to loud the volume mail view in landscape and portrait option. the software of .1.1.1 version was build on 34109a and 34110 and its baseband is 04.01.13_G.

f) 1.1.2 Version  OS

 It was released on 12 Nov 2007. the software of this version was build on 348a and basband version is 04.02.13_G, Provide features such as support keyboard and international language, TIFF security bug, addition of ringtone, in iTunes battery charge status was shown and bug fixes.

g) 1.1.3 Version  OS

 It was released on 15 Jan 2008 with 4A93 build software and 04.03.13_G Baseband. This version provided features like Maps, stocks, weather status, notes application, mailing system for iPod touch, call details, Google maps, WIFI data from sky hook wireless, redeemed for gift card on the iTunes store, sending SMS to multiple Persons, Multiple touch keyboard, bug fixes, contact data can be deleted, Music can be listen through Bluetooth.

h) 1.1.4 Version  OS

 It was launched on 26 feb 2008 with few features such as enhancement and bug fixes, the frame rate of camera's dramatically improved, speed improvement of interface and order of sms scramble. 1.1.4 version was build on 4A102 software and its Baseband is 04.04.05_G.

i) 1.1.5 Version  OS

 It was released on 15 July 2008 and its was build on 4B1 Software. It was provided only for iPod touch with security fixes.

2. iPhone 2.X OS

 This was firstly released in iPhone 3G. iPhone of 2.x was integrated of 1.x version. Application store allows the third party application installation in iPhone and iPod touch.

a)  2.0 Version  OS

 It was released on 11 July 2008. It was build on 5A347 software and 04.05.04_G and 01.45.00  Baseband. It was firstly launched on iPhone 3G. The main features of this version are 

1. Added several languages . 

2. Chinese, Korean and Russian included in Keyboard language.

3. Improved mail, Contacts and calender feature.

4. Improved Push e-mail feature with move or deleted multiple email, can seen MS office attachments .

5. Contacts icons appear on Home screen. easily searching phenomenon in contacts, Push contacts .

6. Support multiple calender.

7 Landscape and portrait orientation features for screen.

8. Support SVG. 

9 Support Cisco.

b) 2.0.1 Version  OS

 It was launched on 4 Aug 2008 with new features such as improved mail application improved responses of keyboard. 2.0.1 version included 5B108 software with 04.05.04_G and 01.48.02 Baseband.

c) 2.0.2 Version  OS

It was released on 18 Aug 2008 include feature like 3G networks, update All options from App store has been cut. This version have 5C1 Software and 04.05.04_G, 02.08.01 Baseband.

d) 2.1Version  OS

This version works on 5F136, 5F137, 5F138 9M2517 build software and Baseband is 04.05.04_G and 02.11.07. It was released in third quarter of 2008. This version was increment of upgrade to 2.0 and 2.1 is firstly released on platform of iPod Touch . The features provided to user are 

1. Improvement in iTunes.

2. Faster installation of Data sync and Firmware.

3. Bug fixes.

4. Improved security and privacy. 

5. Improved mail system.

6. Faster searching of contacts     

7. smoother browsing of internet 3G.

8 Fixed grammar in the App store.

9. Auto correct spelling checker.

10. Zoom feature with pinch by twp finger.

11. Move back music track by tapping.

12. Indicated tunes was created when using camera to take screen shots.

13 iPod volume was not dependent on Ringer volume of phone.

14 Creation of favorite or genius playlists.

15. EXIF data information display on photo 

16. Application open on full screen.

17. GPS option for location services.

18. Improved information is created for audiobooks.

19. Improved calculations methods.

e) 2.2 Version  OS

 It was released on 21 Nov 2008 with 5G77&5G77a build software and 04.05.04_G & 02.28.00 Baseband. Feature viewing of Google street, Walking directions, improved HTML email formatting, Multiple screen shots by camera, upgraded touch Responses, Address bar change in safari, Displaying correctly of US phone Nos, Improved Audio quality, Auto correction, keyboard can be changed, improved security and privacy, Screen can be locked, iTunes work on 3G network and Edge.

f) 2.2.1 

It was released on 27 jan 2009 With 04.05.04_G and 02.30.03 baseband and 5H11, 5H11a 9m2621a build software. The feature of this version are iTunes 8.1, Improved ability of safari, images saved from email.

 3. 3.X iPhone Os

This Version is available with 3GS iPhone. Copy, cut, paste and MMS are new features included.

a) 3.0 Version  OS

 It was launched on 17 June 2009. This version was firstly release in iPhone 3GS. The Build s/w is 7A341 and B/W baseband 04.05.04_G and 04.26.08 included. The feature of this version is Double Tab to cut copy and paste text, text is selected by drag able handles, shaking option for undo, navigation(turn by turn), Improved GPS, show more details for recent calls, capability to changed own number, Video recording, Thumbnail option, select several message at one time to delete and move, calender, LDAP contacts, support HTML5, Auto file, Bluetooth on iPod touch, Shuffling of songs in music applications and improved languages.

b) 3.0.1 Version  OS

It is released on 31 July 2009 with 04.05.04,04.26.08 Baseband and 7A400 build S/W with Bug fixed and SMS vulnerability.

c) 3.1 Version  OS

 Free upgrade for iPhone owners, firstly released on iPod touch 8GBMC Model. It was launched on 9 Sep 2009. Software build is 7C144, 7C145, 7C146 and baseband 04.05.04_G, 05.11.07. The feature are improved WIFI with Bluetooth turned on, speed improvement, Video clip trimming, Bulgarian keyboard, Home screen on iTunes 9, API New camera, Anti Phishing for safari, voice control, genius mixes, copy and paste option, Bug fixes so on.

d) 3.1.2 version OS 

It was released on 8 Oct 2009 7D11 build S/W and 04.05.04_G and 05.11.07 GPI baseband with Bug fixes and resolved intermittent Issues. 

e) 3.1.3 Version OS 

It was launched on 2 Feb 2010 with 04.05.04_G, 05.12.01 baseband and 7E18 build S/W. Features are web kit 528.18 upgraded, New baseband used for Jailbreaking, Japanese Kana Keyboard etc.

f) 3.2 version OS
It is launched on 3 April 2010 for iPad only. The software build is 7B367 and 06.15.00 Baseband. The features OF 3.2 version are support Landscape and Portrait screens rotation, Allow third part applications, Background of screen can be changed, Access iOS file sharing B/W computer and device, Creation of custom playlists, Thumbnails view allow, sharing of YouTube videos to Facebook.

g) 3.2.1 version
It was released on 15 July 2010 for iPad features Update. Its software was build on 7B405 and Baseband is 06.15.00. Its features are Improved WIFI connection, Support iPad dock adapter To VGA, Copy, cut, Paste from PDF text and So on.

h) 3.2.2 Version 
 It was build with 7B500 software and its Baseband is 06.15.00. It was released on 11 Aug 2010 with upgradable features For iPad only. Its main features is Allow Jailbreaking through safari when recognize PDF exploit.

4. iOS 4.x Version

a) iOS 4.0 Version

It was released on 21 June 2010 fir iPod touch and iPhone only. It was run on Platform of iPhone 4 for first time. The Build software was 8A293 and its baseband is 05.13.04, 01.59.00 .  It also run on platform iPhone 3G and iPod touch.

Features 

1. Control Lock for portrait orientation .
2. Double Clicking Home button for interface Application switching for multitasking.
3. Direct video Calling.
4. Supports iBooks via iTunes.
5. On-Off of cellular data toggle.
6. Hard password lock using  Alphabets.
7. Character and numbers.
8. Airplane Mode .
9. Creation of folder and folder name upto 13 character.
10. Improved Screen resolution.
11. Zoom features for 5x Digital camera.
12. Photos are characterized by event, Places and album, Selection of multiple photos for deletion and moving.
13. Multiple account management.
14. Auto correction and auto uppercase features.
15. Quick Look attachments file in accounts.
16. Support apple blue tooth keyboards
17. Pocket data during sharing and also upgraded iOS animations.

b) 4.0.1 Version

  It was released on 15 July 2010 with up gradation of 4.0 version for iPhone only. The Baseband was 15.13.04 and 01.59.00 and software build is 8A306. Its features are Length increases of the smaller signal bars, Improved display signal strength, For face time recognition only official Sim card was allow.
  
c) 4.0.2 Version
It is released on 11 Aug 2010 for iPhone and iPod touch only and it allow Jailbreaking through safari for PDF Exploit. Its Baseband is 05.13.04, 01.59.00 and S/W build was 8A400.

d) 4.1 Version 
It was released on 8 Sep 2010 for iPhone and iPod touch. It was firstly released on iPod touch(4th generation). Its Baseband are 05.14.02, 02.10.04 and build S/W are 8B117. Its features are improved colors of calenders, Bug fixes, connectivity via Bluetooth, Proximity sensor for iPhone 4. Improved carrier setting, upgraded AVRCP and webkit , video calling via email contacts, Spelling Checker can be shutdown in setting, upgraded battery life, HDR( High dynamic range imaging) for iPhone4, Appointment can move from one calender to another, field test mode can be restored.

e) 4.2 version 
 the Baseband was 05.015.04, 03.10.01, 07.10.00 and software build on 8C134, 8C134B. It was released in 2010 for iPod touch , iPad and iPhones. Its features are Improved battery life, carrier setting are upgraded, searching of text on web pages, Support Chinese URL , core MIDI support, Change birthday icon in calender, improved security, Reduce congestion of network, 4400 icon in place of220 icons in iPad , Design new bookmark and animations, If Phone is lock only emergency calls are possible in iPod touch and iPhone, Ringing tone during on/off switch, field test mode can be restore.

f) 4.2.1 version 
 It was released on 22 Nov 2010 with 05.15.04, 03.10.01, 07.10.00 Baseband and 8C148, 8C148a build S/W. 4.2.1 version was provided platform to iPhone, iPad and iPod touch. Its features are fixes VOIP option and Music skip Issues.

g) 4.2.5 version 
It was released on 7 Feb 2011 for CDMA iPhone 4 only. Its Baseband was 1.0.05 and its S/W build was
8E128. This version support Cdma network and Hotspot option.

h) 4.2.6 version
 It was released on 10 feb 2011 with 1.0.05 baseband and build S/W 8E200 for CDMA iPhone 4 only with feature bug fixes personal hotspot.

i) 4.2.7 Version 
 It was released on 14 April 2011 Its Baseband and S/W build was 1.0.06 and 8E303 respectively with upgraded security and privacy feature.

j) 4.2.8 version 
 It was released on 4 May 2011 with 8E401 S/W build and 1.0.06 baseband. Its feature are decreased size of iOS crawl source and turn off Location services when cache entirely.

k) 4.2.9 Version 
  It was released on 15 July 2011 with Baseband 1.0.06 and S/W build was 8E501 for CDMA iPhone 4 only. Its upgraded security feature.

l) 4.2.10 Version
 It was released on 25 July 2011 and s/w build 8E600 and 1.0.06 Baseband with security update vulnerability with validation certificate feature for CDMA iPhone4 Only.

m) 4.3 Version OS
 It was launched on 9 march 2011 with 05.16.01, 04.10.01, 07.11.00, 2.00.4 Baseband and S/W build 8F190, 8F191. It was firstly run on platform of iPad 2. Its main features are improved security Implementation of ASLR, Airplay videos, New option for scrubbing in videos, Application can be deleted or cancel during downloading, all day alarm can be set in iPad, set SMS and MMS with vcards.

n) 4.3.1 Version 

It was released on 25 march 2011 with features such as graphics, battery percentage behavior can be change, NTCM authentication problem, improved features of activating and connecting to cellular networks. Its baseband are 05.16.02, 4.10.01, 07.11.01 and 2.00.4. it was build on 8GB4 S/W/

  

o) 4.3.2 Version 

It was released on 14 April 2011 with S/W 8H7 and 8H8. The Baseband involved 05.16.02, 04.10.01, 07.11.01, 2.00.4. Its features are face time video call, improved connectivity with 3G networks on iPad.

p) 4.3.3 version 

It was launched on 4 May 2011 with S/w 8J2 and 8J3 and Baseband involved 05.16.02, 04.10.01, 04.10.01, 07.11.01, 2.00.4 The features are If location services become turned off the cache entirely deleted, Decreased size of the iOS database.

q) 4.3.4 Version

 It was released on 15 July 2011. Its Baseband are 05.16.02, 4.10.01, 07.11.01, 2.00.4 and it was build on 8K2 S/W with features Jailbreaking.

r) 4.3.5 Version  

It was released on 25 July 2011 Its s/w was build on 8L1 and Baseband are 05.16.02, 04.10.01, 07.11.01, 2.00.4 with upgraded security features.

 5. iOS Version 5.x

 iOS version 5.x preview was publish on 6 June 2011. This version give platform to GSM and Cdma (iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4), iPhone 4S, iPod touch iPad and Ipad2.

a) 5.0 version
It was released on 11 Oct 2012 with build software 9A334 and 04.11.08, 05.16.05, 07.11.01, 1.0.11, 3.00.03 Baseband. This version was firstly released on iPhone 4.x the main feature are notification shown on status bar and status bar can scroll down downward various notification (Banner, Classic pop up, no notification), group messaging, GIF image animated, hidden keyboard which become up by tapping in the message typing column, spring board as a new icon to open and iBooks, reminder, integrated twitter, music and video ability to view lyrics, 3x3 Grid composition Aid, auto ex poser and auto focus can be locked or unlocked by tap and hold on it, video stabilization and face detection, create new event to calender by tap and hold on that event, add URL to events, website data able to remove, support HTML 5, Photo editor, convert voice to text function, AVRCP Bluetooth 1.4, Split keyboard, 108P content can be play.

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b) 5.0.1 Version

 It was release in last Quarter of Nov 2011it build on s/w 9A405, 9A406 and 04.11.08, 05.16.05, 07.11.01, 1.0.13, 1.0.14, 3.00.03 Baseband with bug fixes and security update, add multitasking gesture, upgraded basband.

c) 5.1 version

It was released on 7 march 2012 Its baseband are 05.16.05, 07.11.01, 04.12.01, 3.0.0.4, 1.0.10, 2.0.10 and build on s/w 9B176, 9B179. It was firstly released on iPad of third generation. it feature are Stop clock, Download application store limit on 3G is increased 30 to 50 MB, Shortcut of camera on Home screen, stability of video, switch of data roaming, upgraded web kit security, CF network security, assertive touch.

d) 5.1.1 Version
It is released on second quarter of 2012 its baseband are 05.16.05, 07.11.01, 04.12.01, 3.0.04, 1.0.11, 2.0.12 and s/w build on 9B206, 9b208 its main feature are HTR options for taking photo decline button for added to calls addresses bugs preventing switch between 2G and 3G connections.

iOS 6.x version

iOs 6.x version preview launched on 11June 2012 under WWDC 2012( Apple worldwide developer conference). yerba buena center for the art at San Fransisco release it on 12 Sep 2012.

a ) iOS 6.0 Version

It was released on 19 Sep 2012 on iPhone5, iPhone touch, ipad, ipad mini. Its baseband are 05.16.07, 1.00.16, 3.0.04, 2.0.02, 04.12.02, 3.0.0.4, 04.12.02 and 10A403, 10A405, 10A406 build software. Now Siri are available on iPad, support additional languages in formation about sport league and movies provided on SIRI integrated Facebook, twitter, passbook, update notification center, night mode equalizer in music player, Phone icon added on screen, improved mailing function like compose and deletion of email, manual reader reminder, landscape mode for iPhone and iPad touch, dictionary and passbook sync in iCloud, Improved security with ASLR kernels, Integration weibo, Support MAP Bluetooth, added hearing Aid, full thai keyboard.

b) iOS 6.0.1 version  

  It was released on 1 Oct 2012 with build software 10A523, 10A525 and its Baseband are 05.16.07, 1.01.00, 2.0.02, 04.12.02, 3.0.04, 04.12.02, 3.0.04. the feature involved are camera flash, pass code lock, finger rejection, wireless installed software.

c) iOS 6.0.2 Version 

 It was released on 18 Dec 2012 with impact WIFI bug fixes the Baseband and s/w build are 1.0.00 and 10A551respectively.

d) iOS 6.1 version

 It was launched on 28 Jan 2013 with s/w build 10B141, 10B142, 10B143, 10B144, and Baseband 05.16.08, 3.04.25, 3.4.01, 2.0.02, 2.3.03, 3.0.04, 04.12.05, 3.0.04. its feature are shortcut icon of music on Home screen, movie tickets can be purchase through SIRI, downloaded individual songs, A2DP trigger delay Bluetooth. 

e) iOS 6.1.1 version

 It was released on 6 Feb 2013 on iPhone 4S only with reliability and performance Impact cellular. 3.4.02 Baseband and 10B145 s/w build.

f) iOS 6.1.2 version

It is launched on 19 feb 2013 with increase network activity and Battery life saver by Fixes and exchange calender. Its build s/w are 10B146, 10b147 and Baseband are 05.16.08, 3.4.02, 04.12.05, 3.04.25, 2.3.03. 

g) iOS 6.1.3 version

It was released on 19 March 2013 with 05.16.08, 3.4.03, 04.12.05, 3.04.25, 2.3.04 Baseband and build s/w is 10B329 the features are access the application of Phone via a bypass the pass code, improved maps and security fixes.

h) iOS 6.1.4 Version 

 It is released on 2 May 2013 on iPhone 5 only with upgraded speaker Phone for audio profile. Its Baseband and build software are 3.04.25 and 10B350 respectively. 

iOS 7.x Version

It was announced on 10 June 2103 at WWDC Event. 

a) iOS 7.0 Recent version (Beta 6)

It was launched recently on 15 Aug 2013  for iPhone4, iPhone 4S, iPhone5, iPod touch of 5th generation, iPad2, iPad mini and iPad of 3rd and 4th generation . Its baseband are 04.12.09, 4.4.03, 05.00.00 and 11A4449D build s/w. Its features are 

1. upgraded status bar navigation bar.

2. control center, notification center. 

3. button become borderless, application icon are build in Homescreen. 

4.count down snooze alerts, dynamic and panorama wallpaper. 

5. New features block list in phone, face time audio.

6. block list for message, different iCloud devices for notification sync.

7. year and week view in calender, inclinometer compass access by head movement. 

8. Detection for different gesture. Geo fencing reminder. 

9. Barcode recognize by scanning. Add gift card. 

10. Game MFI controller. 

11. New design voice memo. Translucent design for status bar.

12. Battery percentage feature in status bar. 

13. WIFI hotspot 2.0, Tamil language keyboard and various upgraded features are involved