Apple rolls out iOS 18.2.1 update aimed at fixing important bugs
This Monday, January 6, 2025, almost a month after the launch of iOS 18.2, Apple deployed a corrective patch for the latest iteration of the iPhone and iPad operating systems, as anticipated several specialized media, including MacRumoursend of December. Rather evasive on the bugs or vulnerabilities encountered, the brand simply indicated that this minor update brings “important fixes” and that she is therefore “recommended to all users”. iOS 18.2.1 and iPadOS 18.2.1 releases could address security issues, or make adjustments to some recently rolled out features.
Unless the situation turns around, iOS 18.2.1 will be the last update published by the Cupertino company before the launch of iOS 18.3, currently in its first beta phase and expected for the end of January or the beginning of February. Little information has filtered out on this next version, which nevertheless promises to be less ambitious than the previous ones, marked by the introduction of numerous features powered by Apple Intelligence. Except for residents of the European Union, who remain deprived of “personal intelligence system” from Apple until April 2025.
How to download iOS 18.2.1 update
To get the latest iPhone update, follow these steps:
- On the home screen, open the Settings app,
- Click on General,
- Press Software update,
- iOS version 18.2.1 should appear on the screen, click To update.
Downloading this minor version should only take a few minutes. However, it is advisable to connect your device to a power source and a Wi-Fi network before starting the installation.
Note that the procedure is identical to download the iPadOS 18.2.1 version on iPad.
