Apple released iOS 11.0.2 Tuesday, a maintenance release designed to fix three specific bugs. The first is a crackling sound some iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus users had reported. The second was a problem with hidden photos, while the third is an issue with encrypted emails not opening.
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Apple’s patch notes for iOS 11.0.2
iOS 11.0.2 includes bug fixes and improvements for your iPhone or iPad. This update:
- Fixes an issue where crackling sounds may occur during calls for a small number of iPhone 8 and 8 Plus devices
- Addresses an issue that could cause some photos to become hidden
- Fixes an issue where attachments in S/MIME encrypted emails would not open
The security patch notes for iOS 11.0.2 say only that, “iOS 11.0.2 includes the security content of iOS 11.”
The update is a 280MB over-the-air download on iPhone 7 Plus and 276.4MB on an iPad Pro (10.5-inch). It should be similar on other devices, and is available in Software Update now.
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