IOS 18 Security Feature Causes iPhone to Reboot

iOS 18 Security Feature Causes iPhone to Reboot After Three Days of Inactivity
With iOS 18, Apple introduced a feature that causes the iPhone to reboot every three days, security researchers have confirmed (via TechCrunch). In
Is your iPhone rebooting after being inactive? It's a feature, not a bug
However, the explanation is actually much simpler. Referring to the feature as an "inactivity reboot," AppleInsider says that this reboot timer isn't based on network connectivity or the phone's charge. Rather, the reboot simply occurs after a specific length of time -- around 96 hours.
iPhone 'Inactivity Reboot' Feature Restarts Device After 72 Hours, Expert Says
Apple's iOS 18.1 update makes it much more difficult for thieves to get access to a smartphone after a 72-hour period.
iPhones on iOS 18.1 will automatically reboot and lock down after being idle for a while
A hidden feature in iOS 18.1 will automatically reboot a locked iPhone when it is asleep but hasn't been unlocked for a while, presumably as a security measure.
Apple introduces 3-day auto reboot to boost iPhone security, experts confirm
Apple's iOS 18 introduces new security features, including a 3-day auto reboot, to enhance iPhone protection against theft.
Apple inserts covert auto-reboot security feature in iOS 18.1
"Three days w/o unlock, the iPhone will reboot, preventing thieves from getting your data." While this security measure makes it nearly impossible for a common thief to acquire access to a user's date, law enforcement can still acquire information from the ...
iOS 18.1—Apple Secretly Added A Cool New iPhone Security Feature
Apple has quietly added a new security feature in iOS 18.1 called Inactivity Reboot. Here's what you need to know.
New Apple security feature reboots iPhones after 3 days, researchers confirm
Inactivity reboot" effectively puts iPhones in a more secure state by locking the user's encryption keys in the iPhone's secure enclave chip. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
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