Apple today released iOS 14.0.1, the first update to the iOS 14 operating system that was released on September 16. Today's update is a bug fix update addressing issues that weren't able to be fixed in the initial iOS 14 launch.
The iOS 14.0.1 update is available on all eligible devices over-the-air in the Settings app. To access the new software, go to Settings > General > Software Update.
iOS 14.0.1 fixes a bug that could cause third-party apps set as the default to reset after the iPhone is restarted. It also addresses a bug that could prevent the iPhone from connecting to some WiFi networks, and fixes an issue that could prevent sending email with some mail carriers. Apple's release notes are below:
This update includes bug fixes for your iPhone. - Fixes an issue that could cause default browser and mail settings to reset after restarting your iPhone - Addresses an issue that could prevent camera previews from displaying on iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus - Fixes an issue that could prevent your iPhone from connecting to Wi-Fi networks - Resolves an issue that could prevent sending email with some mail providers - Addresses an issue that could prevent images from appearing in the News widget - For information on the security content of Apple software updates, please visit this website: https://support.apple.com/kb/HT201222
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It is probably already done by Apple and flashed on all iPhone 12. That is why they did a 14.0.1 update and not 14.1 and that is why there is beta on 14.2 not 14.1.
