The latest iOS upgrade could render some iPhones unusable. Users are reporting serious crashes after installation. Here's what you need to know before you rush to the "update" button.
Installing an update is often touted as an essential step in protecting your smartphone. Security fixes, performance improvements, and new features are generally there. But sometimes some create more problems than they solve. This seems to be happening with iOS 18.4.1 on some iPhones. According to several user reports, the latest version of iOS has bricked some iPhones, rendering them completely unusable. After installation, some devices no longer recognize their IMEI number, an element that is essential for their operation. Even attempts to restore them at an Apple service center have not been able to recover the phones. In some cases, only an costly repair of the logic board would be possible.
A rare bug linked to the iOS 18.4.1 update renders some iPhones unusable
The problem seems to affect a very limited number of smartphones for now. Some experts suggest that these iPhones may have already had a hardware defect, which the update may have simply revealed. The models most mentioned by users are the iPhone 14, iPhone 15 and some iPhone 16s including the iPhone 16 Pro and 16 Pro Max. Apple points out that, although it remains rare, software updates can sometimes cause serious failures, as has been observed with other devices in the past, including iPad and Galaxy S22 models equipped with Exynos chips.
To avoid any unpleasant surprises, some recommend disabling automatic updates in the iPhone settings, at least temporarily. This allows you to wait a few days and monitor user feedback before starting the installation. While the majority of users will not encounter any issues with iOS 18.4.1, waiting for an official patch may be prudent. Apple has not yet commented publicly on this specific bug, but a new patch could be coming soon. In the meantime, performing a full backup before any update remains a good habit to adopt systematically.
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