Apple has stopped signing iOS 18.1.1 as of December 19, 2024. This step prevents users from restoring their devices to this older version. This application is considered as part of Apple’s strategy to encourage its users to use the most up-to-date and secure versions.
iOS 18.1.1 was released on November 19, 2024 and focused especially on fixing security vulnerabilities. According to Apple’s official support page, vulnerabilities related to JavaScript Core and WebKit were fixed in this version. In this way, the risk of malware damaging devices was reduced.
iOS 18.2, released on December 11, 2024, introduced many new features and improvements that improve the user experience. Especially artificial intelligence-based Apple Intelligence features attract attention. These include Image Playground, which allows users to create images from text descriptions, and Genmoji, which allows users to design personalized emojis. Additionally, thanks to ChatGPT support integrated into Siri, users can receive more complex and detailed answers.
iOS 18.2 not only offers new features but also includes security and performance improvements. In particular, security patches that prevent malicious applications from accessing private information are included in this version. In addition, general improvements made in Safari, Mail and Photos applications further improve the user experience.
Apple’s decision to stop signing older iOS versions directly affects the jailbreak community. The possibility of reverting to older versions was generally used for jailbreak operations. However, this policy of Apple aims to protect the security of the ecosystem and is known as a long-standing practice.
Apple encourages everyone to upgrade to the latest version
Apple recommends users upgrade their devices to the latest version. Updating to iOS 18.2 is important to both benefit from new features and ensure the security of the device. The update can be easily performed via the Settings > General > Software Update menu. In addition, although security patches continue to be provided for devices using iOS 17, it should be noted that it is not possible to revert to iOS 17 after upgrading to iOS 18.
Apple’s decision to stop signing iOS 18.1.1 is seen as a step to encourage users to use the most up-to-date and secure versions. This policy aims to increase the security of devices and improve user experience.