Update Now: iOS 18.0.1 Includes These Bug Fixes and Security Patches

[MacRumors]

Apple last week released iOS 18.0.1, and we recommend installing the update soon, as it includes some important bug fixes and security patches.

Below, we outline what is new in iOS 18.0.1.

Bug Fixes


iOS 18.0.1 fixes display and camera bugs on iPhone 16 models, and a few other issues, according to Apple's release notes for the update:

- Touch screen may be temporarily unresponsive in certain circumstances on iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro models
- Camera may freeze when recording macro mode video on the Ultra Wide camera in 4K with HDR turned off on iPhone 16 Pro models
- Messages may unexpectedly quit when replying to a message with a shared Apple Watch face
- Performance may be impacted due to an issue with memory allocation on some iPhone models

Security Patches

iOS 18.0.1 patches a few security vulnerabilities involving the Messages and Passwords apps, according to Apple's security notes for the update:

Media Session
Available for: iPhone 16 (all models)

Impact: Audio messages in Messages may be able to capture a few seconds of audio before the microphone indicator is activated

Description: This issue was addressed with improved checks.

CVE-2024-44207: Michael Jimenez and an anonymous researcher

Passwords
Available for: iPhone XS and later, iPad Pro 13-inch, iPad Pro 12.9-inch 3rd generation and later, iPad Pro 11-inch 1st generation and later, iPad Air 3rd generation and later, iPad 7th generation and later, and iPad mini 5th generation and later

Impact: A user's saved passwords may be read aloud by VoiceOver

Description: A logic issue was addressed with improved validation.

CVE-2024-44204: Bistrit Dahal

Compatible iPhones

To install iOS 18.0.1, open the Settings app and select General → Software Update.

The update is compatible with the following iPhone models:

• iPhone 16
• iPhone 16 Plus
• iPhone 16 Pro
• iPhone 16 Pro Max
• iPhone 15
• iPhone 15 Plus
• iPhone 15 Pro
• iPhone 15 Pro Max
• iPhone 14
• iPhone 14 Plus
• iPhone 14 Pro
• iPhone 14 Pro Max
• iPhone 13 mini
• iPhone 13
• iPhone 13 Pro
• iPhone 13 Pro Max

• iPhone 12 mini
• iPhone 12
• iPhone 12 Pro
• iPhone 12 Pro Max
• iPhone 11
• iPhone 11 Pro
• iPhone 11 Pro Max
• iPhone XS
• iPhone XS Max
• iPhone XR
• iPhone SE (2nd generation or later)

Article Link: Update Now: iOS 18.0.1 Includes These Bug Fixes and Security Patches

 

[winxmac]

And you will no longer be able to downgrade to iOS 17.7 and iOS 18.0 any minute now... Or maybe by next week...

 

[Apple_Robert]

I appreciate the additional update information. I think Apple should provide the information in the update notes.

 

[Siliconguy]

"Touch screen may be temporarily unresponsive in certain circumstances on iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro models"

Not just iPhones. The iPad had been misbehaving too. It's gotten better but Safari is still misbehaving (as in locking up, not showing the tab bar, not scaling images to fit on screen) with 18.0.1.

Yesterday I was scrolling through a long PDF and the app crashed all the way back to the home screen.

 

[scrapesleon]

I'm still on 17.6.1

 

[frost_horizon]

It didn’t fix the touch screen issues and overall unresponsiveness on iPhone 16 Pro Max for me and my wife.
It just feels like an input lag. And there is a touch screen dead zone in the area close to new camera control button.

 

[locovaca]

Just to note, none of these were problems on iOS 17, so no, I don’t need to update right now

 

[nathan_reilly]

another "free" software update...

 

[randolorian]

My iPhone 13 is smoother after this update. I think I was being affected by the memory management performance issues.

 

[insearchofhoppiness]

The new update didn’t fix the touch screen issues, lag or camera bugs for me and my iPhone 16 Pro Max. Camera will freeze during video recording, stop a video recording long before I want to stop it and the camera app will sometimes close unexpectedly. My 16 Pro Max has also completely shut off and become unresponsive twice since I’ve had it. It will eventually reboot, but seems to have a mind of its own. Never had any issues with my 15 Pro Max. Beyond frustrated.

 

[Artsketch]

The image conversion bug is still there: 48MP ProRAW to 48MP HEIC/JPG batch conversion creates only 12MP files: Quick Actions>Convert Image>File Format: HEIF>Image Size: Original

 

[klasma]

I'm still on 17.6.1

You could upgrade to 17.7 though.

 

[SVTmaniac]

I'm still on 17.6.1

So edgy

 

[Rayansb]

it didn't fix the touchscreen issue for me.

 

[dumastudetto]

You could upgrade to 17.7 though.

they haven’t blocked 17.x updates yet on iOS 18 supported devices?

 

[sw1tcher]

I appreciate the additional update information. I think Apple should provide the information in the update notes.

They do provide that info.

About iOS 18 Updates - Apple Support

iOS 18 brings new ways to customize the iPhone experience, relive special moments, and stay connected. Customize your iPhone further by arranging your Home Screen, your Lock Screen, and Control Center in all-new ways. Photos delivers the biggest redesign ever to make it even easier to relive...

support.apple.com

About the security content of iOS 18.0.1 and iPadOS 18.0.1 - Apple Support

This document describes the security content of iOS 18.0.1 and iPadOS 18.0.1.

support.apple.com

 

[I7guy]

Done and done in all devices. Seems like a solid release.

 

[KillerScoregasm]

As stated, touchscreen issues and occasional device unresponsiveness still exist here as well.

iPhone 16 Pro.

 

[mikefj2004]

Still unresponsive and still experiencing input lag.

iPhone 16 Pro Max

 

[Paul Harrison]

What about those complaining that the iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max will not turn on and even doing a force restore takes longer than usual and does not work all the time.

 

[JapanApple]

What about those complaining that the iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max will not turn on and even doing a force restore takes longer than usual and does not work all the time.

Well that’s a dilemma that may be a result of having apps that shouldn’t be on there. Who knows.

 

[insearchofhoppiness]

What about those complaining that the iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max will not turn on and even doing a force restore takes longer than usual and does not work all the time.

I’ve had this issue twice. Phone completely shut off and was unresponsive. Couldn’t turn it back on at all. Hours later, it finally booted back up.

 

[Paul Harrison]

Well that’s a dilemma that may be a result of having apps that shouldn’t be on there. Who knows.

iPhone 16 Pro not turning on - Apple Community

discussions.apple.com

 

[DesignTime]

Remember when things just worked? Those were good days.

 

[I7guy]

Remember when things just worked? Those were good days.

Dont think that was ever the case. “Antennagate” couldn’t be resolved by software.