Apple has launched iOS 27.0.1, the first update following the iOS 27 release two weeks ago. Users can download the update over the air by navigating to Settings > General > Software Update. Alongside iOS 27.0.1, Apple also released updates for iPadOS 27.0.1 and visionOS 27.0.1, as well as iOS and iPadOS 26.7.1 for devices that have not yet been upgraded to the latest versions.
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The update specifically addresses a problem affecting Face ID functionality on the iPhone 18 Pro, where some users reported that authentication failed, leading to issues such as app unlocking failures and device freezes, sometimes resulting in reboots. Other users experienced a "Face ID is Not Available" message during setup, alongside problems involving the Require Attention for Face ID setting.
The release notes detail several fixes, including:
- Unexpected restarts of the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max when Face ID fails to authenticate.
- Occasional color artifacts in photos taken at 2x zoom in specific lighting conditions with the iPhone 18 Pro models.
- Unresponsiveness of the touchscreen when both Notification Center and Control Center are accessed at the same time.
This update marks the first time the iPhone 18 Pro incorporates an infrared camera under the display, although it remains uncertain if this new hardware is contributing to the reported issues. Apple indicated last week that they would resolve these bugs with this software update.
While iOS 27.0.1 is primarily focused on bug fixes for the iPhone 18 Pro, it is compatible with all iPhones that support iOS 27.