Apple has rolled out the iOS 18.4.1 update with a ton of bug fixes and performance enhancements. Even though the latest update seems to be pretty stable and snappier, some new issues have cropped up. In this quick guide, I’m going to break down the 10 major iOS 18.4.1 issues and their reliable solutions. So, if you iPhone is acting up after the software update, throwing weird issues, look no further than this guide:
1. Battery Draining Fast
A good many iPhone users have reported rapid battery draining on older models like iPhone XS, XR, 11, and 12. If the battery-draining problem seems to have plagued your device as well, try out the following effective solutions.
- Enable Low Power Mode (Settings > Battery) as it’s exceptionally helpful in boosting the battery life. When enabled, it reduces background activity and also pauses the mail fetch to improve the battery life.
- Turn off Background App Refresh (Settings > General) and Location Services (Settings app > Privacy & Security) for unused apps, as they are extremely power hungry.
- After that, restart your iPhone.
- Additionally, check Settings > Battery for apps using excessive power on your iOS device. If some apps are eating up a lot of battery, update them all. If needed, reinstall those problematic apps.
2. Wi-Fi and Bluetooth Disconnections
As per reports, devices randomly disconnect from Wi-Fi or Bluetooth.
- Toggle Airplane Mode on and off from the Settings app.
- Then, restart your iPhone.
- Should the problem persist, reset network settings on your iOS device. To do so, go to the Settings app > General > Transfer or Reset iPhone > Reset Network Settings.
- Once you have reset the network settings, reconnect to your networks or devices manually.
3. Face ID Not Working Properly
For a handful of users, Face ID fails to unlock the device or authorize apps.
- Go to Settings > Face ID & Passcode > Reset Face ID.
- Re-scan your face under Face ID setup.
- Ensure the TrueDepth camera is clean and unobstructed.
4. iCloud Storage Display Bug
As weird as it sounds, the iCloud storage shows incorrect usage stats. If this problem has cropped up on your iPhone, try out the following solutions.
- Sign out and back into iCloud (Settings > [Your Name] > Sign Out).
- Now, restart your device.
- Be sure to contact Apple Support if the issue persists.
5. iPhone Storage Misreporting
Several users have reported that the internal storage shows inaccurate space usage. To fix the storage misreporting on your iPhone, try out these reliable tips.
- Clear Safari cache and website data.
- Delete unused or large apps and files.
- Restart the iPhone or consider a factory reset if the issue continues.
6. Messages Not Deleting Properly
Deleted messages reappear or don’t sync across devices. To sort out this frustrating issue, disable and re-enable Messages in iCloud.
- Settings > [Your Name] > iCloud > See All > Scroll down to find Messages and then turn off/on its toggle.
- Use the Feedback app to report to Apple.
7. Voice Memos Auto-Pausing
Voice Memos app randomly stops recording.
- Force close and reopen the app.
- Delete and reinstall the Voice Memos app from the App Store.
8. CarPlay Connectivity Problems
CarPlay disconnects frequently or fails to launch.
- Reset network settings, as it has long been a reliable solution in fixing the CarPlay connectivity problems. You can do it by going to the Settings app > General > Transfer or Reset iPhone > Reset Network Settings.
- If it doesn’t resolve the issue, update your car’s infotainment system firmware.
9. Security Vulnerabilities
Previously exploited bugs have appeared in audio processing and system access. Keep an eye on the upcoming official update and install it ASAP. Head over to the Settings app > General > Software Update.
10. Frequent App or System Crashes
Apps or the system freeze or crash unexpectedly.
- To get rid of this issue, restart your device and update all apps from the App Store.
- If unresolved, back up your data and restore your device via Finder or iTunes (Connect your iPhone to your computer > launch Finder/iTunes > Select your device > Restore iPhone).
Wrapping up…
There you go! While iOS 18.4.1 brings important security improvements, it also introduces annoying bugs for some users. Thankfully, most issues can be resolved with simple settings adjustments or a quick reset. If problems persist, report them using the Apple Feedback app and stay tuned for future updates.
