iOS 18.0.1: Apple releases software update to fix several iPhone bugs

Apple said it would fix things like unresponsive touchscreens on the iPhone 16, cameras freezing when recording certain types of videos, and issues with messaging and general performance.

Unfortunately, iOS 18.0.1 (as it’s called) is not to be confused with iOS 18.1, the larger software update that Apple Intelligence is expected to bring to iPhone 15 Pros and iPhone 16 later in October.

All in all, the new update is relatively small, with a file size of 478.2 MB, so you won’t need to free up space on your iPhone to install it.

Those who have downloaded it have found their iPhones run smoother and apps like Safari are faster than before.

It’s pretty common for major iOS updates to come with bugs, from battery drain to overheating, and iOS 18 was no different.

The most widespread problem triggered by the update was the appearance of “dead spots” on iPhones, which essentially caused the entire display to become unresponsive when your hand touched the outer part of the screen.

How to download iOS 18.0.1

There is a chance that you already have the new update on your iPhone. Apple devices typically download software updates automatically overnight over Wi-Fi when connected to the charger.

To check if you have it, go to Settings > General > Software Update to see what version of iOS 18 you have and get the latest update if it hasn’t already been downloaded.

Updates for iPad, Mac and Apple Watch

It’s not just iPhones that receive updates. Apple also released iPad OS 18.0.1, WatchOS 11.0.1 and MacOS Sequoia 15.0.1.

Of these, the iPad update is arguably the most significant, as it finally brings iOS 18 to the latest iPad Pros, which were initially blocked by the major update.

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