Sun Apr 27 09:40:00 UTC 2025: ## iPhone iOS 18.4.1 Update Bricking Some Phones: Users Report
**New York, NY –** Apple’s latest iOS update, 18.4.1, intended to address critical security flaws, is instead reportedly bricking some iPhones, leaving users with non-functional devices. While Apple has yet to officially comment, numerous reports from iPhone users, particularly those with newer iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 16 models, have surfaced online detailing issues ranging from complete device failure to loss of cellular service and IMEI numbers.
Users on forums such as r/iphone describe their phones becoming unresponsive after installing the update. Some report that Apple service centers are unable to restore affected devices. The exact cause remains unclear, but speculation points to the update interfering with core device functions, potentially related to IMEI verification.
Security expert Anthony Spadafora of Tom’s Guide advises caution, noting that while the update patches two zero-day vulnerabilities, these are typically exploited in targeted attacks and the risk to average users is currently low. He suggests delaying the update until a more stable version is released.
This isn’t the first time a recent Apple operating system update has caused widespread device failures. Similar issues were reported with iPadOS 18 last September. Tom’s Guide has reached out to Apple for comment and will update this story accordingly. Until then, users are advised to carefully consider the risks before updating.
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