iOS 16

iOS 16.3.1 patches “actively exploited” bug fix and other fixes

iOS 16.3.1 brings important security fixes

Apple has released iOS 16.3.1 bringing multiple bug fixes, addressing issues with iCloud and Siri requests for Find My, plus it adds more Crash Detection optimizations.

 1OS 16.3.1 fixes a bug where iCloud settings may be unresponsive or incorrectly display if apps are using iCloud.

In addition, many users were finding that Siri requests for Find My were not working and iOS 16.3.1 should fix that.

There is a fix for Crash Detection optimizations on iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Pro models. Crash detection has helped alert first responders to some car crashes, but it has also been triggered when some users ride roller coasters with their phones. 

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iOS 16.3.1 Security Fixes

iOS 16.3.1 also fixes 2 security issues, so it’s advisable to update as soon as possible.

Kernel

Impact: An app may be able to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges

Description: A use after free issue was addressed with improved memory management.

WebKit

Impact: Processing maliciously crafted web content may lead to arbitrary code execution. Apple is aware of a report that this issue may have been actively exploited.

Description: A type confusion issue was addressed with improved checks.

iOS 16.3.1 Supported Devices

iOS 16.2 will run on all iPhones from iPhone 8 onwards. To be exact:

  • iPhone 14
  • iPhone 14 Plus
  • iPhone 14 Pro
  • iPhone 14 Pro Max
  • iPhone 13
  • iPhone 13 mini
  • iPhone 13 Pro
  • iPhone 13 Pro Max
  • iPhone 12
  • iPhone 12 mini
  • iPhone 12 Pro
  • iPhone 12 Pro Max
  • iPhone 11
  • iPhone 11 Pro
  • iPhone 11 Pro Max
  • iPhone Xs
  • iPhone XS Max
  • iPhone XR
  • iPhone X
  • iPhone 8
  • iPhone 8 Plus
  • iPhone SE (2nd generation or later)

As normal, to update to iOS 16.3.1, go to your iPhone Settings > General > Software Update and install iOS 16.3.1 when you can.