Finally Apple has released the latest iOS 16.5.1 despite having all its focus on iOS 17 for the coming days and months. And with this release comes an emergency warning from Apple, who are now claiming that they have fixed two serious security flaws and a lot more bugs with this new update.
But is that really what’s the ground reality for all iPhone users? Are the iOS 16.5.1 updates worth the space and storage? Will 16.5.1 battery drain appear to be better than its predecessor updates? All this and the complete iOS 16.5.1 issues from the expert’s mouth in this blog – so we suggest you stay tuned and read this if you’re planning to update anytime soon.
iOS 16.5.1 – The Basics
Let us start with the basics first. The iOS 16.5.1 and iPadOS 16.5.1 are available for iPhone 8 and later, iPad Pro (all models), iPad Air (3rd gen and more), iPad and iPad Mini (5th generation and later). Now when it comes to the overall change and the need to download it – Apple has claimed that it addresses serious security issues that are causing a lot of iPhone cyber attacks in the last few months and years. The update addresses a vulnerability that could allow applications to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges.
To explain it simply, the core of all iOS coding is kernel and by allowing arbitrary coding, third party applications and access can draw your iPhone to a potential cyber-fraud, scam, or open it to the possibility of getting hacked by malware and other online-related viruses.
Thus, Apple has been actively asking users to update to iOS 16.5.1 in order to ensure their phones are not being hacked or under any sort of cyber attack.
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iOS 16.5.1 – Updates & Bug Fixes
Apart from the above-mentioned iOS 16.5.1 update, there are few more things we must talk about.
1 – WebKit Fix: There is an update to address the vulnerability in WebKit, which powers Safari browser and other third party browsers in your iPhone or iPad.
2 – Stability Enhancements: There are some stability enhancements that are made along with the Kernel patch that we mentioned above. Whether or not these help with the stability of the front cam or lead to another problem, we shall discuss it later in this blog.
3 – Charging Issue Fix: There were some users who faced a charging issue with their iOS 16.5 update and were unable to charge using the Lightning USB 3 Camera Adapter. That issue has also been put to bed with the iOS 16.5.1 update.
iOS 16.5.1 – Issues Notified By Users
All good things said and done, it might be an ideal scenario for iPhone and iPad users to update to iOS 16.5.1 but it might not be a smooth sail for everyone owning an Apple device, as our experts found out. According to Rapid Repair, one of the trusted Apple-repair names in India, there is a big issue that users might face after updating to iOS 16.5.1. These might be some major issues that have been reported mainly by users updating to iOS 16.5.1 in their iPhone X, iPhone XR or models closeby.
Source: Deccan Herald
Thus it is important to take note and consult the repair experts if these problems surface or persist.
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Touch Not Working
The first issue is with the touch screen and the touch acting wildly. This may hamper the overall working experience on your phone and also narrow your possibilities of finding any online help due to the erratic touch.
No Compatibility With Some Applications
The second issue relates to the iOS 16.5.1 compatibility with some of the applications such as Instagram, Facebook, or other data-consuming applications. The update is forcing the phone to lag or hang when users try to open the apps and in some cases the phone restarts automatically after failing to launch the app.
FaceID Issue
There might be another issue, which may pop up after the iOS update that is related to FaceID. In some cases the FaceID is not working and then the users have to restart and rely on entering the password. This is another fatal issue that might play to the advantage of someone trying to get into your phone or your personal stuff.
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You can check Apple’s website to learn more about iOS 16.5.1 security updates, iOS 16.5.1 bugs, and more. But if you’re facing a problem post the update you can contact the repair experts in your city today for a free pickup and drop service for your device.
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