Apple iPhone Security Update

[CoachKandSportsguy]

Apple just released a new update with two significant security flaws patched. I suggest updating if not automatic and you own an Apple iPhone

Version 18.1.1

[ElDiabloJoe]

Apple just released a new update with two significant security flaws patched. I suggest updating if not automatic and you own an Apple iPhone

Version 18.1.1
Thank you, Done.

[ohioshooter]

I’m at 17.6.1 and says no update available.

[ElDiabloJoe]

I’m at 17.6.1 and says no update available.

What device model are you trying to update? Do you have an obsolete / no longer supported device? They won't update those. Look at the list here:

Obtaining service for your Apple product after an expired warranty - Apple Support (https://support.apple.com/en-us/102772)

[BrianL99]

I’m at 17.6.1 and says no update available.

Are you using Apple Beta System?

The system won't automatically update to 18 if you are.

You need to manually select iOS 18.

I believe the current Beta is 18.2B

[tophcfa]

Apple just released a new update with two significant security flaws patched. I suggest updating if not automatic and you own an Apple iPhone

Version 18.1.1

I recently updated my iPhone and am regretting it. Way too many changes to the interface and they put a bunch of apps on my phone I didn’t want and had to delete. And since the update, they began sending me notifications my cloud storage is full and want me to pay a monthly fee for more storage. Why can’t they just update the security flaws without all the other garbage?

[Bogie Shooter]

I didn’t get the garbage you mention……….

[tophcfa]

I didn’t get the garbage you mention……….

Well, good for you. Perhaps you update your phone frequently and get the changes in small and relatively unnoticeable amounts over time. I haven’t updated my device for over three years. Unfortunately, I was forced to update it when I returned the Comcast modem and replaced it with my own. To activate the new modem I had to download the Xfinity app, which wouldn’t load onto my phone without updating the O/S. When you jump up several releases of operating systems the changes are many and significant. It almost felt like I had to learn how to use a new phone. And I really don’t like having apps loaded on my phone that I never requested or want to have. Just more third parties tracking my data.

[BrianL99]

I haven’t updated my device for over three years.

There's a clue.




And I really don’t like having apps loaded on my phone that I never requested or want to have. Just more third parties tracking my data.

iOS updates do not add any 3rd party apps to your phone and iOS gives you the option (the 1st time you open an App), to prevent the App from tracking your data. It's a requirement for any App available in the App store.

[Bogie Shooter]

I didn’t get the garbage you mention……….

Well, good for you. Perhaps you update your phone frequently and get the changes in small and relatively unnoticeable amounts over time. I haven’t updated my device for over three years. Unfortunately, I was forced to update it when I returned the Comcast modem and replaced it with my own. To activate the new modem I had to download the Xfinity app, which wouldn’t load onto my phone without updating the O/S. When you jump up several releases of operating systems the changes are many and significant. It almost felt like I had to learn how to use a new phone. And I really don’t like having apps loaded on my phone that I never requested or want to have. Just more third parties tracking my data.

Most experts advise updates as they become available. Wow, 3 years………..

[ohioshooter]

What device model are you trying to update? Do you have an obsolete / no longer supported device? They won't update those. Look at the list here:

Obtaining service for your Apple product after an expired warranty - Apple Support (https://support.apple.com/en-us/102772)

iPhone 13

[ohioshooter]

It’s there now, updating tonight.

[JRcorvette]

Apple just released a new update with two significant security flaws patched. I suggest updating if not automatic and you own an Apple iPhone

Version 18.1.1

I always keep ours updated but this time I noticed it made some changes to a few things… Photos for example has change the way it works a bit.

[JRcorvette]

It’s stupid not to keep your phone and computer up to date. You are putting your devices at much greater risk of being hacked and you definitely don’t want that. Worried about being “tracked” well lots of things are already tracking you including your car! Unless you are in the Witness Protection Program don’t worry about it.

[kcrazorbackfan]

Apple just released a new update with two significant security flaws patched. I suggest updating if not automatic and you own an Apple iPhone

Version 18.1.1

Did it overnight.

[PurePeach]

I didn’t get the garbage you mention……….

Me either. I keep all of Apple devices updated all the time.

[ElDiabloJoe]

I didn’t get the garbage you mention……….

I did not get that extra crap either.

[ElDiabloJoe]

Well, good for you. Perhaps you update your phone frequently and get the changes in small and relatively unnoticeable amounts over time. I haven’t updated my device for over three years. Unfortunately, I was forced to update it when I returned the Comcast modem and replaced it with my own. To activate the new modem I had to download the Xfinity app, which wouldn’t load onto my phone without updating the O/S. When you jump up several releases of operating systems the changes are many and significant. It almost felt like I had to learn how to use a new phone. And I really don’t like having apps loaded on my phone that I never requested or want to have. Just more third parties tracking my data.Well, there you go. Whose fault is that?

[kendi]

Apple just released a new update with two significant security flaws patched. I suggest updating if not automatic and you own an Apple iPhone

Version 18.1.1

I have automatic updates enabled but my phone had not yet updated to 17.2.2. I don’t know why not. Any ideas?
Now I have it set to update to 18.1.1

[BrianL99]

I have automatic updates enabled but my phone had not yet updated to 17.2.2. I don’t know why not. Any ideas?
Now I have it set to update to 18.1.1


Yes. You need to affirmatively select iOS 18 update, otherwise you'll stay on iOS 17. (I'm running Beta software, so my updates stopped at 17.2.2, I assume that's what's going on with yours. It could also be that the Servers were busy or you don't have enough memory for iOS 18 or as others have mentioned, you have an older phone that's not compatible.)

[JMintzer]

I didn’t get the garbage you mention……….

Neither did I...

I wonder how long had it had been since their last update...

Ahhh, 3 years... No wonder you had difficulties...

[Runway48]

Thanks for the heads-up. This is apparently a serious security issue. Discussed here:

iOS 18.1.1—Update Now Warning Issued To All iPhone Users (https://www.forbes.com/sites/kateoflahertyuk/2024/11/21/ios-1811-update-now-warning-issued-to-all-iphone-users/)

I have an iphone 14 set for auto updates but it hasn't done it yet so I'll set it up to update tonight. If you have an older iphone that doesn't accept 18.1.1, you can update to 17.7.2 which will have the security patches. In addition to the security patches, 18.1.1 will have some modifications to the photos app and some AI elements added.

[kendi]

Yes. You need to affirmatively select iOS 18 update, otherwise you'll stay on iOS 17. (I'm running Beta software, so my updates stopped at 17.2.2, I assume that's what's going on with yours. It could also be that the Servers were busy or you don't have enough memory for iOS 18 or as others have mentioned, you have an older phone that's not compatible.)

Thanks. I have the 13 mini and now I have it updated to 18.1.1. Surprised that I needed to search for updates and then affirmatively select it because I used to be notified of new updates. And I still have automatic updates enabled on my phone. I guess I should have the searched for updates previously for the 17.2.2 version as well? Problem is the update could be out for awhile before I think to search.

[ElDiabloJoe]

For those unfamiliar with manual updates, go to the Settings app on your iPhone (that the black and grey icon that looks like gears). Touch it to open it.

Go to option for "General." It's about 7-10 items down. Touch it to open it.

Go to "Software Update." It's about 2-3 items down. Touch it to open it. Put your thumb on the screen and slide it downward to refresh the page. If it says "iOS is up to date" with a version number, you're golden!

If it does not, follow the prompts to verify, download, and install the update.

Once your phone does all the things it's going to do, your Lock Screen will come back and you will be back in business.

Hope this helps.

[pcntech]

Specifically it broke Pandora in Apple Car Play. Now a nightmare to get Pandora to launch. Never understand why they break things that are working just fine.

[ElDiabloJoe]

...Never understand why they break things that are working just fine.

Because, similar to pharmaceuticals and their frightening list of possible side effects, changing code in one area, often has effects in other areas - often unintended and unexpected, but sometimes complex and lingering.

[BrianL99]

Thanks. I have the 13 mini and now I have it updated to 18.1.1. Surprised that I needed to search for updates and then affirmatively select it because I used to be notified of new updates. And I still have automatic updates enabled on my phone. I guess I should have the searched for updates previously for the 17.2.2 version as well? Problem is the update could be out for awhile before I think to search.

It could be a quirk with the iPhone 13 Mini, because that's also what I use. I'd like to replace it again, but I'm not interested in any phone that's bigger than the Mini.

[will1546]

Anybody notice a change in battery life?

[BrianL99]

Specifically it broke Pandora in Apple Car Play. Now a nightmare to get Pandora to launch. Never understand why they break things that are working just fine.


9 out of 10 times an update conflicts with an existing App, it's because the App's Developers didn't strictly follow Apple Protocols when the App was Developed ... they took short cuts.

Occasionally, Apple will do an upgrade that conflicts with their prior protocols, but they notify Developers of existing products, that the change is coming. Some Developers simply ignore that and fail to upgrade their products/Apps, because it's no longer profitable for them.

[Normal]

I’m at 17.6.1 and says no update available.

I’m not sure if this is your issue….but I believe Apple does not do security patches for any of their phones that are 6 or more years old. iPhone 8s are now being phased out for security patches.