iOS 18.4.1 vs 18.5

[Populus]

Hi!

I’m debating wether installing 18.4.1 before Apple stops signing it today or tomorrow, or going straight into 18.5

There are bug complaints about both versions, but I’m not sure if 18.5 introduces more bugs than it solves. Also, users like @Reverend Benny report lower network speeds overall on 18.5

I don’t use CarPlay, I don’t use Apple Inteligence on my iPhone (I do on my iPad tho)

What would you do? If you’ve tried both versions, which one is snappier or less buggy?

Thank you.

 

[Reverend Benny]

Hi!

I’m debating wether installing 18.4.1 before Apple stops signing it today or tomorrow, or going straight into 18.5

There are bug complaints about both versions, but I’m not sure if 18.5 introduces more bugs than it solves. Also, users like @Reverend Benny report lower network speeds overall on 18.5

I don’t use CarPlay, I don’t use Apple Inteligence on my iPhone (I do on my iPad tho)

What would you do? If you’ve tried both versions, which one is snappier or less buggy?

Thank you.

Can't remember what phone you do have, but have around 500+ people with iPhone 14, a few SE2 and SE3 and 16 and 16e (i use 14 as a workphone) and they all seem to be working fine. My 16 pro was during my regular trainride to work a bit shifty when it came to cellular performance, never seen it cling on to 3G or 4G that much. A few apps has been a bit slow too, but not sure its the apps that are in need of an update. Its not crazy bad but its noticable in some apps. The app that I can notice it on the most is Reedit, other apps seem to be working fine. Whatsapp has been a bit funny when it comes to FaceID, once in a while it wants be to use passcode while other apps that use FaceID are fine.

Have only used 18.4.1 before on this new 16P on my 13P 18.4.1 was brilliant in terms of battery life. Haven't tried 18.5 on it.

I'd say go for 18.5. In terms of battery life there is no noticeble difference on my 14 or 16P between 18.4.1 and 18.5

 

[Populus]

I would install 18.4.1 on my iPhone. The problem is that when I downloaded the IPSW through Finder, it also downloaded a modem update that it sat on a separate folder.

And now, if I want to install the 18.4.1 IPSW, I don’t know if the modem update will be installed automatically or, because it’s on a different folder inside Library > iTunes > iTunes Media, I have to install it as well through Finder, either before or after installing the IPSW…

Does anyone know about this procedure?

 

[HouseLannister]

The number of security fixes in 18.4 and 18.5 was quite high. I would not recommend anyone stay on an older version unless they have to for some reason.

 

[Populus]

The number of security fixes in 18.4 and 18.5 was quite high. I would not recommend anyone stay on an older version unless they have to for some reason.

Yeah, I think nobody is talking about that on this thread -yet-. I know both 18.4.1 and 18.5 have many security fixes, especially 18.4.1 that involve vulnerabilities already exploited.

This thread is about comparing both 18.4.1 and 18.5 performance to install wether one or the other, before Apple stops signing 18.4.1

 

[HouseLannister]

Yeah, I think nobody is talking about that on this thread -yet-. I know both 18.4.1 and 18.5 have many security fixes, especially 18.4.1 that involve vulnerabilities already exploited.

This thread is about comparing both 18.4.1 and 18.5 performance to install wether one or the other, before Apple stops signing 18.4.1

Huh? Okay. It sounds like you don't want a recommendation if you are dismissing security so easily.

iOS 18.5—Apple Just Gave All iPhone Users 33 Reasons To Update Now

Apple has released iOS 18.5, along with fixes for critical bugs and security flaws. Here's why you should update your iPhone now.

www.forbes.com

Here's the recommendation:

18.5 if you want to use your phone to do things without being compromised.
18.4.1 if you enjoy being pwned.

 

[Paddle1]

18.4.1 is no longer being signed.