Apple's Latest iOS 27 Update Fixes Face ID Bug on iPhone 18 Pro
Since this isn’t a major software update, the download file will be significantly smaller than previous updates, and you should be able to complete it within minutes. When trying to launch protected apps like Wallet or Passwords, the device would freeze and restart itself. The bug somehow didn’t impact Lock Screen unlocks.iOS 27.0.1 also addresses two other key issues.
- ▪Since this isn’t a major software update, the download file will be significantly smaller than previous updates, and you should be able to complete it within minutes.
- ▪When trying to launch protected apps like Wallet or Passwords, the device would freeze and restart itself.
- ▪The bug somehow didn’t impact Lock Screen unlocks.iOS 27.0.1 also addresses two other key issues.
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If you’re still experiencing Face ID glitches on your brand-new iPhone 18 Pro or iPhone 18 Pro Max, you should update your device to the latest iOS version immediately.Apple began rolling out iOS 27.0.1 to all eligible devices on Monday, and among other things, it fixes a bug that causes new iPhones to “unexpectedly restart when Face ID fails to authenticate,” a release note says.To install the update, head to Settings > General > Software Update and tap Update Now or Update Tonight. Since this isn’t a major software update, the download file will be significantly smaller than previous updates, and you should be able to complete it within minutes.
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