Apple has stopped signing iOS 18.1.1, stopping iPhone customers who’ve upgraded to iOS 18.2 from downgrading to that model of iOS. Apple launched iOS 18.2 per week in the past on December 11.
Apple usually stops signing an older model of iOS, often inside per week or two after a brand new model is launched. When an replace is not signed, it might’t be put in on an iPhone resulting from a server-side software program verification examine.
This coverage encourages customers to maintain their working programs updated, guaranteeing they’ve the newest safety enhancements. Apple additionally stopped signing iOS 17.7.2 on Wednesday.
The iOS 18.1.1 replace offered essential safety fixes, however no different notable adjustments. In distinction, the iOS 18.2 replace introduced a number of new Apple Intelligence options to suitable iPhones. You’ll find all the small print in our complete information.
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