iOS 27.0.1 update coming to fix Face ID issue on iPhone 18 Pro

Apple is reportedly testing the iOS 27.0.1 update for iPhone users. The small update is expected to focus mainly on bug fixes and security patches. According to Beebom Gadgets, the update may also resolve a Face ID issue affecting iPhone 18 Pro models.

Following the launch of the new iPhone 18 Pro models, some users began reporting that their devices freeze when using Face ID. Some users who encountered the issue have reportedly even asked Apple to replace their devices.

It is currently unclear whether the issue is caused by software or the device's hardware. However, the development of iOS 27.0.1 increases the likelihood that the issue can be resolved through a software update. Apple has not yet officially announced that the update will specifically fix the Face ID issue.

The company has already released a similar update for the Apple Watch. watchOS 27.0.1 fixes an unexpected restart issue affecting the Apple Watch Series 12 and Apple Watch Ultra 4 models.

iOS 27.0.1 is also expected to be released soon for compatible iPhone models. The update's exact release date and full list of changes have not yet been announced.