Apple’s released another surprise iOS 12 update for iPhone and iPad models that weren’t updated to the company’s new iOS 13 operating system. Show iOS 12.4.3 is another maintenance update which means it’s a small release for devices like the iPhone 5s, iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus, original iPad Air, and iPad mini 2. If your phone or tablet is currently running iOS 12.4.2, you get the smallest version of iOS 12.4.3. If you’re moving up from an older version of iOS 12, your iOS 12.4.3 update will be a little bit bigger because you get the features and fixes from any updates you skipped along the way. With that in mind, we want to walk you through the most important things to know, right now, about Apple’s new iOS 12.4.3 release for iPhone and iPad. Our guide goes over the iOS 12.4.3 update’s early performance, the current state of iOS 12.4.3 problems, the places to look for feedback about iOS 12.4.3’s performance on your iPhone or iPad, the iOS 12.4.3 jailbreak situation, and more. We’ll start with our quick impressions of iOS 12.4.3’s performance. iOS 12.4.3 ReviewsIf you’re moving your iPhone or iPad from iOS 12.4.2 to iOS 12.4.3, your update requires a tiny download. If you’re running an older version of iOS 12, your download will be larger because, again, the features and fixes from the updates you missed are included in your upgrade. If you’re currently running iOS 12.4.2, the iOS 12.4.3 installation should take less than 10 minutes. It took about six minutes to install on an iPhone 5s. For more on the iOS 12.4.3 download and installation, take a look at our guide. We’ve been using the iOS 12.4.3 update for an extended period of time and here’s we’ve noticed thus far: Connectivity
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If you’re dealing with bugs or performance issues on iOS 12.4.2 or another version of iOS 12, you might want to install iOS 12.4.3 right now. If you need help making a decision, check out our reasons to, and not to, install the iOS 12.4.3 update on your iPhone or iPad right now. We’ve also published our mini iOS 12.4.3 reviews for iPhone 6 and iPhone 5s so check those for additional feedback if you need it. iOS 12.4.3 ProblemsThe iOS 12.4.3 is causing problems for some iPhone and iPad users. We’re hearing about installation problems, issues 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 problems to grow as more users transition to the latest iOS 12 firmware. If you run into an issue on iOS 12.4.3 please check out our list of fixes for the most common iOS 12 problems. We’ve also released tips to help improve iOS 12’s performance and tips to help improve iOS 12 battery life. If you can’t handle iOS 12.4.3’s performance on your phone or tablet, you’re on your own. Apple’s closed up the downgrade path to iOS 12.4.2 and older versions of iOS 12. So once you move to iOS 12.4.3 you’re stuck there until Apple rolls out a new version of iOS 12. iOS 12.4.3 Update: What’s NewApple’s iOS 12.4.3 update doesn’t bring any new features to these devices. As of right now, it looks like the update contains a security patches which you can read about on Apple’s security page when they go live. Some users are also noticing improvements to two-factor authentication after download the iOS 12.4.3 update. iOS 12.4.3 JailbreakYou can jailbreak iOS 12.4, but you can’t jailbreak iOS 12.4.3, iOS 12.4.2 or iOS 12.4.1. Jailbreak developers released a iOS 12.4 jailbreak tool that’s compatible with Apple A7 through A11 devices. That 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 can’t jailbreak newer iPhone models though. If you own an iPhone XR, iPhone XS, or iPhone XS Max, you can jailbreak iOS 12 using the Chimera jailbreak tool. However, your device needs to be running iOS 12.0-iOS 12.1.2. Unfortunately, there’s no way back to those updates. For more on the iOS 12 jailbreak, take a look at our guide. What’s NextApple’s iOS 12.4.3 release was a surprise because Apple typically stops releasing updates for older operating systems after a new version rolls out. The company could decide to release an iOS 12.4.4 update or iOS 12.5 update down the road, but we wouldn’t count on it at this point. If you’re dealing with issues on iOS 12.4.3, you’ll probably be on your own for awhile. And if you want the latest and greatest iOS features, you’ll need to upgrade to an iPhone model that’s compatible with iOS 13. For more on iOS 13 and its benefits, have a look at our walkthrough. 4 Reasons Not to Install iOS 12.5.6 & 10 Reasons You Should
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