[Updated Continuously] iOS 11.4.1 changes, issues, and bugs

Apple released iOS 11.4.1 earlier this week, and – as is usually the case – we at PiunikaWeb bring you useful and actionable information related to this release. So fasten your seat belt, the flight is about to take off.

Cellular connectivity and data-related issues

https://twitter.com/aliton_fleenor/status/1019381078560256000
https://twitter.com/mrskimboto/status/1019360049171492864
https://twitter.com/corpsfreak/status/1019354643187621889
https://twitter.com/JDiPi/status/1019369048583352327
https://twitter.com/RickPerr/status/1019371256838348801

More tweets here.

Some users facing crash issues

Issue 1:
https://twitter.com/OdedaraRushabh/status/1018533082800926720

Note: We tried reproducing the problem at our end, but the maximum we could get was a browser tab crash, not system crash.

Issue 2:
https://twitter.com/LuSchmoo/status/1018024223418343425

We were able to verify this crash problem on our iPhone as well.

WiFi issues

https://twitter.com/AamirZaffar/status/1020326251456757760
https://twitter.com/BookerChattings/status/1020336190992642048
https://twitter.com/tommik29/status/1020339485245157376
https://twitter.com/gomezatron/status/1020365746415730688
https://twitter.com/Dan_Lodge/status/1020455294911025152
https://twitter.com/pantallahueso/status/1020444547199905793

More reports: 1,2,3, 4, 5, 6, 7

The number of complaints have blown up. To catch hold of how widespread the issue is, take a look at our latest coverage on the matter.

Has the update fixed battery drain?

This was one of the main problems introduced by iOS 11.4. So naturally, the burning question currently is whether or not iOS 11.4.1 fixes the battery issues?

Well, it’s too early to say as reports so far have been mixed.

Following are some positive reports:

https://twitter.com/marine4sure/status/1018674929242435584
https://twitter.com/Ram_Murthy5/status/1017412687960072194
https://twitter.com/RyanIChisholm/status/1017450008054906880
https://twitter.com/Hmtz90/status/1017296136128917504
https://twitter.com/PrashantKachare/status/1017241549174902784
https://twitter.com/tutaparinda/status/1017079537354625024

More here: 1,2,3.

And here are some discouraging ones:

https://twitter.com/Zeko889/status/1017873628086620161
https://twitter.com/drm_pgh/status/1018745624915832833
https://twitter.com/nenejoestar/status/1017765457686822912
https://twitter.com/benrola/status/1017392092841172992
https://twitter.com/alberson_zapa/status/1017163218853269504
https://twitter.com/serenadeofagony/status/1017070357738655744
https://twitter.com/benrola/status/1017392092841172992
https://twitter.com/acbernales/status/1017288997373140992

More here: 1,2,3.

Needless to say, it takes time for a new update to settle down, so we’ll continue monitoring what users say, and will update this section with more (and hopefully conclusive) reports in days to come.

USB Restricted Mode can be defeated

One of the major highlights of the iOS 11.4.1 update is the new USB Restricted Mode feature, which seems to be aimed at defending password/passcode breaking software. However, researchers have found a loophole in the implementation of the new feature.

To access details, head here.

Taiwan crash issue fixed

The new release also fixes a crash issue with Chinese iPhones. The problem reared its ugly head whenever the word ‘Taiwan’ was mentioned in a chat (across applications) or whenever the emoji flag of Taiwan was received in chats.

Apps and App Store related issues

Some users are also complaining about issues related to app updates and App Store.

https://twitter.com/C6E_MUSIC/status/1020382353741484032
https://twitter.com/AllanSpalding/status/1019249165271027712
https://twitter.com/hchorey/status/1017795475708227584
https://twitter.com/adityas_1/status/1018687116685991937
https://twitter.com/tmurrayis/status/1018689212579655680
https://twitter.com/MarieZurie/status/1018697163306610688
https://twitter.com/tup_stuner5/status/1018703695129862150

More here: 1,2,3,4, 5,6, 7,8, 9.

However, there are also reports that suggest the app update issues aren’t triggered by the latest update.

https://twitter.com/AppleSupport/status/1018914660857384960
https://twitter.com/Neroalsulami/status/1017159904426102784
https://twitter.com/H_alzakri/status/1017433044414853120

Hearing aids issue fixed?

Some users report that the hearing aid Bluetooth-related issue has also been resolved with the latest update.

https://twitter.com/lahearing/status/1019247329193259008
https://twitter.com/JamesEPhotos/status/1017392168871301121
https://twitter.com/dianakohne/status/1017445244202127360

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