iOS 18.3.1 is out (and this is why you have to update)
A few weeks ago, Apple released iOS 18.3. It is now being succeeded by iOS 18.3.1. iOS 18.3 did not have much to do, and the successor has no new functions at all. Nevertheless, it is wise to download and install the update as quickly as possible. Apple formulates it as follows in the rather brief release notes with this update: ‘This update contains important problem solutions and security updates and is recommended for all users.
On their website they provide a little more explanation About the situation: ‘A physical attack can disable the USB restricted mode on a locked device. Apple is aware of a notification that this problem may have been abused in a very refined attack against specific persons. ”
The USB Restricted Fashion should make it difficult for malicious people to break in on your iPhone. It prevents unauthorized equipment from gaining access to data after an hour of inactivity via the Lightning or USB-C port. That did not work properly in some cases.
This way you can install iOS 18.3.1
iOS 18.3.1 can be downloaded and installed for free on the iPhone XR/XS and newer. You can wait for the update: somewhere in the coming period, a red badge will appear, and if you follow it, you will get there automatically. Prefer immediately so that your iPhone is still up-to-date today? That is wise in this case, and it works like this:
- Open the settings app;
- Tap ‘general’.
- Select ‘Software update’.
- The steps on the screen go through.