iOS 18.4.1 Update Released with CarPlay Fix & Security Patches
Apple has released iOS 18.4.1 update for iPhone, along with iPadOS 18.4.1 for iPad. The software updates include a few bug fixes and important security patches, making them recommended to update.
Additionally, iOS 18.4.1 includes a bug fix for a particular issue with CarPlay not connecting properly in some situations. If you have been experiencing problems with CarPlay and your iPhone, this update just may resolve that issue.
Separately, you’ll find MacOS Sequoia 15.4.1 update available for Mac, along with updates to watchOS, tvOS, and visionOS.
How to Download & Install iOS 18.4.1 / iPadOS 18.4.1 Update
You will want to backup your iPhone/iPad to iCloud or a computer before beginning the software update.
- Open “Settings” app on your iPhone or iPad
- Go to “General”, and then select “Software Update”
- Select to “Update Now” to download and install iOS 18.4.1 / iPadOS 18.4.1 when they are shown as available for your device
Your device must restart to finish installation.
You can also update an iPhone or iPad by connecting it to a computer, or by using IPSW firmware, a process which isn’t super complicated but is generally only appropriate or needed by advanced users.
iOS 18.4.1 IPSW Firmware Files Download Links
Updating with IPSW files is considered advanced, use the links below which point to files on Apple CDN servers to download the appropriate IPSW file for your device:
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iPadOS 18.4.1 IPSW Download Links
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iOS 18.4.1 Release Notes
Release notes for iOS 18.4.1 are quite brief. Release notes for iPadOS 18.4.1 do not include any mention of CarPlay but are otherwise basically the same:
This update provides important bug fixes, security updates, and addresses a rare issue that prevents wireless CarPlay connection in certain vehicles.
For information on the security content of Apple software updates, please visit this website:
https://support.apple.com/100100
While you’re updating your devices, don’t forget to install MacOS Sequoia 15.4.1 update on your Macs, along with updates to tvOS 18.4.1, visionOS, and watchOS.
