Apple Releases iOS 18.2.1 With Bug Fixes

[Avenged110]

It’s sometimes strange to read comments like this in a forum for Apple enthusiasts.
It’s a general behavior to not list all security changes when they’re not publicly known so for due to security reasons and give users time to update. They will most likely release the changelog for this update in a couple of days.

And there is usually distinction between "bug fixes" and "security patches." Everyone knows Apple posts the CVE disclosures some time after the updates (sometimes with more to follow days later), but these are never specified directly in the release notes. I don't recall Apple ever withholding non-security release notes, something that would at least be out of the ordinary. If non-security-related bugs were fixed, as would be implied by the MR quote, then they should be disclosed in the release notes as they normally are. That's what I was complaining about.

 

[ZebraDude]

iOS 18.2 removed RCS support on my iPhone 14 Pro Max running on T-Mobile. iOS 18.2.1 didn’t fix it so far. Anyone having the same issue? Any fixes? Thanks.

I would reset network settings as this would force the iPhone to download the carrier bundle and hopefully this would fix it! .

Ps. you will lose all of your saved wifi networks as well as the iPhone name

 

[JosephAW]

Probably will regret it if I update from iOS 17

 

[scrapesleon]

So since when apple stop telling what bugs their fixing in software release

 

[Tig_one]

Did this update break anyone else’s Siri?

She's been broken since birth.

 

[Johnny907]

Hope this fixes the weird dimming videos issue I’ve been having since 18.1 on my 14. For some reason the video either goes black or fades to grey after bright images like a space battle scene. It’s annoying AF.

 

[SebCohen]

Probably will regret it if I update from iOS 17

The rate this bonanza is going I’m wait for 18.5.2 😎

 

[SebCohen]

She's been broken since birth.

Yeah, she does seem a little oxygen deprived 🖖

 

[abcmax]

Probably will regret it if I update from iOS 17

That's why I'm still waiting. I've installed iOS 18 on my iPad, but iPhone stays on iOS 17.

 

[Spoonbender01]

iOS 18.2 removed RCS support on my iPhone 14 Pro Max running on T-Mobile. iOS 18.2.1 didn’t fix it so far. Anyone having the same issue? Any fixes? Thanks.

Did you try turning off RCS support then back on (via settings)

 

[netsped]

Was the stock iPhone wallpaper (the one that appears on the box) added back?

 

[Benz63amg]

And there is usually distinction between "bug fixes" and "security patches." Everyone knows Apple posts the CVE disclosures some time after the updates (sometimes with more to follow days later), but these are never specified directly in the release notes. I don't recall Apple ever withholding non-security release notes, something that would at least be out of the ordinary. If non-security-related bugs were fixed, as would be implied by the MR quote, then they should be disclosed in the release notes as they normally are. That's what I was complaining about.

Yes there is. When an iOS update only brings forward security fixes then there’s no mention of “bug fixes” in the release notes.

 

[maneta]

What about the stutters on user interface, like control center, and many other stuff...? :\

 

[OGdrknight]

Hopefully, this means my iPhone 15 Pro’s battery won’t die as quickly!
🤞🏽

 

[cjsuk]

Installed. Is it too much to hope this improves battery life on my 15 Pro?

Uninstall social media apps. Instant 2X battery. Worked on my 15 Pro.

 

[Rafagon]

Has anyone noticed the bug where you put an app in a folder and the app icon vanishes, but then when you exit wiggle mode the app icon is visible and functional exactly where you left it?

 

[rumorguy]

Not everyone will update, but if Apple listed the bugs, fixed with the latest OS, then the bad guys would know about the vulnerabilities of those not updating. That would force me to update.

 

[mudguts]

Oh, I was hoping for 18.3 beta

Oh no! Beta. lol

 

[sergekills]

Uninstall social media apps. Instant 2X battery. Worked on my 15 Pro.

Uninstall and never reinstall back? 😆

 

[svish]

Will update my iPhone soon. Hopefully it fixes the bug where screenshots taken on Apple Watch are not syncing properly to the Photos app on the iPhone.

 

[iEB]

Uninstall social media apps. Instant 2X battery. Worked on my 15 Pro.

Using Safari or Brave seems to drain my 15 Pro's battery almost as fast as the Bluesky app. When the phone is idle it's not too bad.

 

[bogdanw]

According to Apple's release notes, iOS 18.2.1 addresses important bugs, and it is recommended for all users.

No release notes. Apple really treats us like dumb lab rats.

"This update has no published CVE entries."
https://support.apple.com/en-us/100100
"The page you're looking for can't be found."
https://developer.apple.com/documentation/ios-ipados-release-notes/ios-ipados-18_2_1-release-notes

 

[cjsuk]

So since when apple stop telling what bugs their fixing in software release

It's probably a CVE or security issue which is under embargo until patched.

 

[ChoiMinji]

For what it is worth 18.2 has been brilliant for battery life on my 15 Pro

Not me. What’s your secret?

 

[JerryIII]

The rate this bonanza is going I’m wait for 18.5.2 😎

I may wait till 19 lol