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.
Apple’s iPhone Gets Security Boost With 72-Hour Inactivity Reboot; Security Expert Reveals
Apple’s latest iOS 18.1 update brings a fresh security feature aimed at protecting user data if an iPhone is lost or stolen. The new Inactivity Reboot function automatically restarts an iPhone after 72 hours of inactivity,
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.
New iOS 18.1 Feature Drives Cops Crazy: Secret 'Inactivity Reboot' Locks up iPhone After Four Days
Apple's iOS 18.1 auto-reboot feature locks iPhones after four days, blocking easy access, but at the same time, frustrating law enforcement in forensic probes.
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 inserts covert auto-reboot security feature in iOS 18.1
Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) covertly inserted a new security feature in iOS 18.1 that automatically prompts iPhones to reboot after 72 hours of inactivity. The new feature, dubbed "inactivity reboot," was first reported by 404 Media.
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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