Brief

Apple Pushes iOS 27.0.1 to Fix Face ID Restarts and Photo Artifacts on iPhone 18 Pro Models

Apple’s new iOS 27.0.1 patch tackles three bugs, notably a Face ID restart issue on the new iPhone 18 Pro line and a colour artifact in certain photos.

By Felo News Desk · Published Tue, 29 Sep 2026 00:56:04 GMT

Apple released iOS 27.0.1 on Monday, two weeks after the initial iOS 27 launch, to fix three bugs that affect most iPhones, with two specifically targeting the new iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max models.

The update can be downloaded via Settings → General → Software Update. Apple’s release notes say the patch resolves an issue where the touchscreen may become unresponsive when opening the Notification and Control centres simultaneously, a Face ID authentication failure that can cause the device to restart, and a colour artifact that appears in photos taken at 2× under certain lighting conditions at f/1.48 on a small number of iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max units.

Users on Reddit reported the Face ID restart bug and advised against setting up Face ID until the update was installed. Once updated, the bug should be resolved and Face ID can be re‑enabled.

The colour artifact bug, which can affect photos taken with the new variable‑aperture camera, is also addressed in the patch. Apple recommends installing the update promptly to avoid these issues.

Key facts

Apple released iOS 27.0.1 on 2026‑09‑28 (cnet.com)
The update fixes a Face ID restart bug on iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max (cnet.com)
The patch also corrects a colour artifact in photos taken at 2× f/1.48 (cnet.com)
An unresponsive touchscreen can occur when opening Notification and Control centres together (cnet.com)

Background

Apple’s iOS 27 update introduced conversational Siri AI, performance boosts, and new hardware features on the iPhone 18 Pro, including a variable‑aperture camera and an A20 Pro chip. The iPhone 18 Pro Max received a larger battery and runs iOS 27.2, which adds data‑migration tools and a redesigned Health app.

Timeline

2026-09-14 — Apple announced iOS 27 and iPhone 18 Pro features
2026-09-20 — Apple released iOS 27 speed improvements
2026-09-21 — Apple unveiled iPhone 18 Pro Max battery upgrade and iOS 27.2 features

Why it matters

The bugs affect core security and photography functions on the latest flagship iPhones, potentially compromising user experience and device reliability.