iPhone owners report iOS 18 issues after update as repair demand climbs in US and Canada
Following the release of iOS 18, a wave of user reports has surfaced regarding problems affecting iPhones, as noted by the Telegram channel Puree. Repair centers describe a sharp uptick in inquiries right after the rollout, with about twenty repair requests arriving in the first hour from interested users. Industry observers point to the most common trouble areas being batteries and displays; once the update is installed, devices can run hotter than usual and experience faster degradation in performance.
Beyond overheating and reduced lifespan, other symptoms have appeared. Several devices fail to boot, apps crash unexpectedly, and some phones become unresponsive to the restart command, among other disruptions. These issues have created a bottleneck for service technicians who must diagnose and address a broader range of glitches introduced by the new software.
As the volume of requests grows, many service centers are reluctant to service devices running the latest update because personnel lack hands-on experience with the updated system. In response, some experts advise temporarily rolling the device back to iOS 17 to mitigate the malfunctions, describing it as a practical stopgap while a permanent fix is developed.
Experts caution that if the problems persist, users could be left with limited repair options due to constraints on obtaining original spare parts in certain regions because of sanctions. This reality raises concerns about long-term device usability and the availability of authentic replacements for affected models.
A recent report from 9to5Mac highlighted that Apple intends to block iPhones repaired with spare parts sourced from stolen donor devices, an effort aimed at curbing illicit components circulating in the ecosystem. The move underscores broader efforts to protect the integrity of device repairs and supply chains in the wake of the update.
Earlier accounts have also noted shifts in the design of the iPhone 16, a change that could influence how repairs are performed and how compatible replacement components remain across generations. In the face of these evolving dynamics, users are advised to monitor official Apple guidance and wait for verified fixes before pursuing extensive repair work.