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Apple Releases iOS 27.0.1 Fixing iPhone 18 Pro Face ID Bug

By Drooid · Sep 26, 2026, 5:57 PM UTC · How we work

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Apple Releases iOS Fix

Apple announced iOS 27.0.1 to fix a Face ID bug on iPhone 18 Pro models.
The bug, tied to the under-display infrared camera, freezes devices and triggers a kernel panic after a failed Face ID scan.
Apple will roll out the update beginning September 28, 2026 and advises installing it via Settings.
Until then, users should use a passcode for sensitive apps and no hardware repair is required.

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iFixit Flags Repair Hotspot

iFixit’s teardown shows the iPhone 18 Pro’s variable-aperture lens could become a repair hotspot.
The aperture’s polymer blades are thinner than a human hair, making disassembly extremely difficult.
Because the camera assembly is modular, repairing a damaged aperture will likely require replacing the entire module, raising costs.
The iPhone 18 Pro’s base price increased $100 to $1,199, while battery replacement stays $100, offering a cheaper life-extension option.

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Apple Releases iOS Fix

Apple announced iOS 27.0.1 to fix a Face ID bug on iPhone 18 Pro models.
The bug, tied to the under-display infrared camera, freezes devices and triggers a kernel panic after a failed Face ID scan.
Apple will roll out the update beginning September 28, 2026 and advises installing it via Settings.
Until then, users should use a passcode for sensitive apps and no hardware repair is required.

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