Apple has released another surprise iOS 12 update for iPhone and iPad models that has not been updated to the company’s new iOS 13 operating system.
iOS 12.4.3 is another maintenance update which means it’s a minor release for devices like the iPhone 5s, iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus, the original iPad Air and iPad mini 2.
If your phone or tablet is currently running iOS 12.4.2, you will get the smallest version of iOS 12.4.3. If you’re upgrading from an older version of iOS 12, your iOS 12.4.3 update will be a bit bigger because you’ll get features and fixes from any updates you skipped meanwhile.
With that in mind, we want to bring you the most important things you need to know right now about Apple’s new iOS 12.4.3 release for iPhone and iPad.
Our guide covers early performance of iOS 12.4.3 update, current status of iOS 12.4.3 issues, where to look for feedback on iOS 12.4.3’s performance on your iPhone or iPad, iOS 12.4.3 jailbreak status, and more.
We’ll start with our quick impressions of the performance of iOS 12.4.3.
iOS 12.4.3 Reviews
If you’re migrating your iPhone or iPad from iOS 12.4.2 to iOS 12.4.3, a small download is required to update.
If you’re using an older version of iOS 12, your download will be larger because, again, features and fixes from the updates you missed are included in your upgrade.
If you’re currently running iOS 12.4.2, iOS 12.4.3 should take less than 10 minutes to install. It took about six minutes to load on an iPhone 5s.
For more information on downloading and installing iOS 12.4.3, take a look at our guide.
We’ve been using the iOS 12.4.3 update for a long time and so far we’ve noticed:
If you are experiencing bugs or performance issues with iOS 12.4.2 or any other version of iOS 12, you may want to install iOS 12.4.3 right now.
If you need help making a decision, see why we should and should not install the iOS 12.4.3 update right away on your iPhone or iPad.
We’ve also posted our mini iOS 12.4.3 reviews for the iPhone 6 and iPhone 5s, so check them out for additional feedback if you need it.
iOS 12.4.3 Issues
iOS 12.4.3 is causing issues for some iPhone and iPad users.
We’re getting news about setup issues, problems with first and third party apps, abnormal battery drain, connectivity issues (Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS), UI lag, and random reboots.
We expect the list of iOS 12.4.3 issues to grow as more users migrate to the latest iOS 12 firmware.
If you encounter an issue with iOS 12.4.3, please check our fix list for the most common iOS 12 issues. We’ve also posted tips to help improve the performance of iOS 12, and tips to help improve iOS 12 battery life.
If you can’t handle the performance of iOS 12.4.3 on your phone or tablet, you are on your own. Apple has closed the path to iOS 12.4.2 and older versions of iOS 12.
So, once you upgrade to iOS 12.4.3, you stay there until Apple releases a new version of iOS 12.
iOS 12.4.3 Update: What’s New
Apple’s iOS 12.4.3 update does not bring any new features to these devices. As of now, the update seems to include a security patch that you can read about. Apple’s security page when they go live.
Some users also Noticed improvements in two-factor authentication After downloading the iOS 12.4.3 update.
iOS 12.4.3 Jailbreak
You can jailbreak iOS 12.4, but not iOS 12.4.3, iOS 12.4.2, or iOS 12.4.1.
Jailbreak developers have released an iOS 12.4 jailbreak tool that is compatible with devices from Apple A7 to A11. This means you can jailbreak an iPhone 5s, iPhone SE, iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus, iPhone 6s, iPhone 6s Plus, iPhone 7, iPhone 7 Plus, iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus or iPhone X running iOS 12.4. You still can’t jailbreak newer iPhone models.
If you own an iPhone XR, iPhone XS, or iPhone XS Max, you can jailbreak iOS 12 using the following. Chimera jailbreak tool. However, your device must be running iOS 12.0-iOS 12.1.2. Unfortunately, there is no way to revert to these updates.
For more information on iOS 12 jailbreak, take a look at our guide.
what’s next
Apple’s iOS 12.4.3 release was a surprise because Apple usually stops releasing updates for older operating systems after a new version is released.
The company may decide to release an iOS 12.4.4 update or iOS 12.5 update down the road, but we can’t count on that at this point.
If you’re dealing with issues with iOS 12.4.3, you’ll probably be on your own for a while. If you want the latest and greatest iOS features, you’ll need to upgrade to an iPhone model compatible with iOS 13.
For more information on iOS 13 and its benefits, take a look at our step-by-step guides.
