Apple has just released iOS 18.4.1 and iPadOS 18.4.1 updates for iPhone and iPad, and you can download them right away.

iOS 18.4.1 and iPadOS 18.4.1 Arrives with Bug Fixes for iPhone and iPad Users, Hopefully Fixes CarPlay Issues too

As expected, iOS 18.4.1 and iPadOS 18.4.1 have been released. Given the version number, it’s a bug fix release and it will hopefully fix CarPlay issues users have been facing since the release of iOS 18.4.

In order to download the update over the air, you just have to follow these steps:

  • Make sure you have 50% of more battery on your iPhone or iPad.
  • Connect to a Wi-Fi network.
  • Go to Settings > General > Software Update.
  • Once the update shows up, tap on Update Now.

Usually, I highly recommend downloading the latest updates as they arrive. But given Apple’s software issues lately, I will suggest waiting a few hours and see how the update fares for other users. If there are issues, you might want to hold back from updating for a while.

Given that this is a bug fix update, I’m hopeful that Apple has shipped a polished update for iPhone and iPad.

You do have the option to download the IPSW file for a clean install later. You’ll find all the links below:

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Last Update: April 16, 2025