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iOS 18.2.1 ― Bug Fixes, Changes, and Improvements

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Banglazed

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iOS 18.2.1

Release Date ― January 6, 2024
Build Number ―22C161
Darwin Kernel Version ―

This update provides important bug fixes and is recommended for all users.

iOS 18.2 Beta 2 Release Notes


New Issues
Remaining Issues
Resolved Issues

Additional Notes
To get the beta over-the-air:
  1. Enable Beta Updates (Settings > General > Software Updates > Beta Updates)
  2. Make sure you’re signed into the right Apple Account
  3. Select which beta you’d like to receive (public/developer beta)
  4. Hit "Back" and pull down to refresh
  5. Back up to a computer or to iCloud
  6. Install the beta
If you no longer wish to receive beta updates:
  1. Turn off the Beta Updates (you can also sign out of your Apple Account to reset this setting)
  2. Wait for the next public release or follow the guide below to go back to a release build
Troubleshooting: If the beta doesn’t show up on your phone, try turning on airplane mode, then turning it back off, or restart your device.

How to install using a Mac?
  1. You’ll need the Xcode beta itself or a MobileDevice.pkg somebody extracted from the beta (click with two fingers or control-click), then choose Show Package Contents. Go to Contents/Resources/Packages. - this will work on older Macs that do not support the latest macOS or Xcode betas)
  2. Back up to your Mac or to iCloud in case you need to go back to another version
  3. Hold down Option, then click on ‘Check for Update’/‘Restore iPhone...’ and select the IPSW file you downloaded from the Apple Developer site. Note: You must be connected to the internet to complete the restore.
  4. Enter your iPhone passcode if you’re prompted to do so.
Notes/Tips:
  • Always keep a backup in case you need to restore your phone
  • Restoring wipes your settings and all data on your iPhone
  • You only need to reinstall MobileDevice.pkg if your Mac stops recognizing your iPhone
  • There is no MobileDevice.pkg equivalent to iTunes for PC which would require a new iTunes to support new/beta iOS
  • Upgrading to a newer iPhone? You can update using your Mac before setting up the phone
  • iPhone 16 series: 1.21.05
  • iPhone 15 series: 2.31.05
  • iPhone 14 series: 3.20.05
  • iPhone 13 series and iPhone SE (3rd gen): 4.20.01
  • iPhone 12 series: 5.10.01
  • iPhone 11 series, iPhone SE (2nd gen) and iPad Air (Cellular, 4th gen): 6.01.01
  • iPhone XS, XS Max and XR: 7.01.01
Australia
  • Optus - 51.0
  • Telstra - 55.0
  • Vodafone AU - 60.0
Belgium
  • BASE - 33.0
  • Orange B - 58
  • Proximus - 45.0
  • Telenet - 60.0 (updated since 18.1 RC version)
Brazil (updated 18.2RC)
  • Claro Brasil - 61.0
  • Vivo - 61.0
  • TIM -
  • Oi -
Canada
  • Bell - 58.0
  • Fido - 56.0
  • Fizz - 53.0
  • Freedom/Shaw Mobile - 54.8.6
  • Mint Mobile - 58.0
  • Public Mobile - 54.8.4
  • Rogers - 61.0
  • Telus - 54.8.8
  • Videotron - 53.0
  • Virgin Mobile - 50.0
Denmark
  • 3 DK - 46.7.11
  • TDC 61.0
  • Telia 61.0
Finland
  • DNA - 58.5.7
France
  • Bouygues Telecom - 40.0
  • Orange France - 61.0
  • SFR -
Germany
  • Vodafone.de - 61.0 RCS enabled
  • Telekom.de - 59.5.1
  • O2-DE - 58.0
Greece:
  • Cosmote - 38.0
Guatemala
  • TIGO GT - 49.0
India
  • Airtel - 58.5.18
  • Jio - 58.5.18 (iPhone) and 58.5.18 (iPad)
  • Vi India (Vodafone Idea) - 58.5
Ireland
  • Eir - 33.5
  • Vodafone IE - 38.0
Mexico
  • AT&T - 57.0
  • Telcel - 57.6
Morocco
  • Orange - 50.0
Netherlands
  • KPN - 61.0
  • Vodafone NL - 45.0
  • Odido -
Poland
  • T-Mobile -
  • Orange - 61.0
  • Play - 61.0
  • Plus - 61.0
Portugal
  • Vodafone P - 40.0
Romania
  • Orange RO - 55.0
Slovakia
  • Orange SK - 57.6
Southeast Asia
  • Singapore Singtel -
  • Philippines Globe - 58.0
  • Philippines Globe (iPad) - 38.0
  • Philippines Smart - 61.0
  • Thailand AIS - 53.0
  • Thailand DTAC - 53.0
  • Malaysia Umobile - 33.0
  • Malaysia Maxis -33.0
  • Malaysia Digi -
  • Malaysia celcom -
  • Hong Kong - 32.0
  • Taiwan -
Spain
  • Orange ES - 59.5.1
  • DIGI ES - 54.8.4
  • Vodafone ES - 54.8.8
  • Movistar - 58.0
Sweden
  • Comviq -
  • Tre - 31.0
Switzerland
  • Salt - 58.0
  • Sunrise - 61.0
  • Swisscom - 61.0
Turkey
  • Turkcell (Lifecell) - 36.5.5
  • Vodafone TR - 32.0
  • Turk Telekom - 32.0
United Kingdom
  • EE - 61.0
  • Lyca (EE MVNO) 61.0
  • BT-UK (EE MVNO)
  • Three - 61.0
  • iD Mobile (Three MVNO) - 61.0
  • O2-UK -
  • Giffgaff (O2 MVNO) -
  • Sky (O2 MVNO) -
  • Vodafone UK -
  • Virgin Mobile (EE MVNO) -
  • Lebara (Vodafone MVNO) -
United States
  • AT&T - 61.0
  • Boost - 57.0
  • Cricket - 60.5.5
  • FirstNet - 55.0
  • FirstNet (iPad) - 41.7.6
  • Metro (TMO MVNO) - 61.0
  • Spectrum (VZW MVNO) - 60.0
  • T-Mobile - 61.0
  • TracFone/Straight Talk/Walmart Family Mobile - 60.5.6
  • U.S. Cellular - 46.7.24
  • Ultra/Mint Mobile (TMO MVNO) - 61.0
  • Verizon - 61.1
  • Visible (VZW MVNO) - 51.0.1
  • Xfinity Mobile - 57.6.1
Other
  • Docomo - 32.5.10
  • AlwaysOnline -

Historical beta release chart

iOS Version History Chart

iOS version history chart
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UliBaer said:
I mainly agree, but i'm still running iOS 17.7.2 and don't want to give in to a worse experience...
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We had people complaining about 17.7.2 too but you have a good experience. You'll never know how the experience will be until you update yourself. It always the same game with every update.
 
UliBaer said:
I mainly agree, but i'm still running iOS 17.7.2 and don't want to give in to a worse experience...
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I would still be on 17.7.2, but received an Apple Watch 10 for Xmas that required me to upgrade to iOS 18. I do notice that it burns through my battery quicker now. I wish I could have stayed on 17.
 
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No "official" security fixes in this update.
 
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chillip said:
So when you pick up phone or tap to wake the screen the animation stutters sometimes.
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I just got off the phone with Apple over this and it’s so hard to explain to them and what’s worse, impossible to reproduce consistently; literally the most annoying bug I’ve dealt with in a while. Mine will delay when hitting the wake button and trigger Siri as a result of the lag, happened on my XS and now my 11. Doesn’t happen on any of my family member’s devices, and I almost want to chalk it up to something with my iCloud account and syncing/hanging while waking.

As you said, of course 18.2.1 didn’t fix it as it just happened again. None of this started until 18, Apple’s “just works” mantra is no longer accurate smh…
 
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Populus said:
Interesting... I think it is the first n.n.1 update I see without security fixes...
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Yea, but it can still contain security fixes just that they aren't listed in a CVE database.
I understand that some fixes can't be revealed but its getting more and more common from just to write "this fix corrects bugs and are recommended to install" in fixes that are being released from many vendors.
 
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i hope it finally fixes the random freezes of some apps and torch, pretty annoying on my 16 Pro
 
Hm, at this point I'm just waiting for Banglazed to post the first iOS 19 beta

Hey, I'll settle for an alpha.. this guy nails the updates so well, I'm kinda thinking he's running it already
 
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