Why is Apple already abandoning iOS 18.2?

It's been a few days since the iOS 18.2.1 update was available for compatible iPhone owners. This is not a major update bringing new features. It is primarily used to correct bugs and ensure user security. Suffice to say that it is better to install it quickly.Especially sincethe release of iOS 18.2.1tolls the death knell of iOS 18.2, which Apple has stopped signing since Monday, January 13.

What changes for users?

Rest assured, the fact that Apple stops signing iOS 18.2 doesn't change much for you. iPhone owners who have already upgraded to iOS 18.2.1 simply can't go back, but no regrets since they ownthe most secure version.You don't lose any functionality.

Why does Apple stop signing iOS 18.2.1?

Generally, Apple stops signing a version precisely to bring users to the safest version of its OS.This is also a way to prevent jailbreaking by hackers.Apple is not the only player to act this way. Note that the Apple brand waits a few days after the release of an update before stopping signing an old version.

This allows users to go back, in this case to iOS 18.2,if they notice that a new version, here iOS 18.2.1, contains bugs.Since this is not the case, Apple has simply decided to stop signing iOS 18.2 this Monday, January 13. Remember that at the same time, the American company published thesecond public beta of iOS 18.3. Wondering when you can install the final version?iOS 18.3 should arrive at the very end of January.

As you will have understood, some time later, iOS 18.2.1 will also end up bowing out. Maybe it will even happen a little sooner than expected if Apple releases an iOS 18.2.2 update by surprise.

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By : Keleops AG