Any issues with the latest iOS 18.3.2 software?

How’s the latest iOS 18.3.2 update? Did anyone face issues with it?

Just wanted to know before I update my iPhone 13 Pro Max.

iPhone 13 Pro Max, iOS 18

Posted on Mar 21, 2025 2:43 AM

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Posted on Mar 22, 2025 4:40 PM

I have spoken with Apple and they have no solution for this issue. I can receive group texts but am unable to respond to them. I have spoken with several people over the past few days who are having the same issue. It is Apple’s App so it is their problem to solve. This problem arose after the March 11 update. That is the only common denominator therefore, the conclusion is there’s a problem with the update.

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Apr 3, 2025 7:06 AM in response to obazsm

I believe I solved my dilemma! Before 18.3.2 the mailbox behavior for iCloud Mail did not have the option to choose on server or on phone. I believe it just defaults to on server. Apple now gives you a choice on your phone. On your pc using iCloud dot com, there is no choice since you are already on the server. This is why new folders were being created on my phone.

Mar 22, 2025 4:28 PM in response to Squirt55

Squirt55 wrote:

I believe it is very much Apple’s issue. It is related to their messaging App. It has nothing to do with perfection. It has to do with them recognizing the update has flaws and they need to be fixed. We, as users expect our services to be provided without interruption when we did nothing to change those services.

You're making a claim there is an issue with the Messages App? I'm on iOS 18.3.2 on multiple iPhones and iPadOS 18.3.2 on multiple iPads and yet I have experienced absolutely no issues with messages. No one I know who is on iOS 18.3.2 is having any issues with Messages. To assume everyone who is using iOS 18.3.2 is having the same issue as you is like visiting a hospital, filled with sick people and coming to the conclusion everyone is sick.


Instead, why not tell us what issues you may be having and we may be able to help you.

Mar 22, 2025 5:05 PM in response to Squirt55

Squirt55 wrote:

I have spoken with Apple and they have no solution for this issue. I can receive group texts but am unable to respond to them. I have spoken with several people over the past few days who are having the same issue. It is Apple’s App so it is their problem to solve. This problem arose after the March 11 update. That is the only common denominator therefore, the conclusion is there’s a problem with the update.

Is every single person in the group an iPhone owner? If they ALL are, then perhaps there could be an issue with iMessage, but I'm willing to bet there is at least one user in the group who isn't an iPhone user or at least one signed into iMessage and if that is the case, then NO, it's not an Apple issue. It's a carrier issue as your carrier delivers text messages, not Apple. And as long as at least one person in the group isn't an iPhone or iMessage user, then iMessage is not being used to send or receive the group text. Again, it's your carrier the messages are sent and received to and from.

Mar 22, 2025 5:10 PM in response to Squirt55

Did an Android user start the group chat? There are known issues when mixed groups of Google Android users and Apple Messages users mix. These issues are not easily resolved because of the required cooperation between large multinational corporations. For all we know Apple may (or may not) have resolved the interoperability issues that are on their end.


Are you near an Apple Retail Store that it might be convenient to make an appointment and share your experiences with an Apple Store Genius? A lot of times when a technician can actually see the issue it might easily be resolved.

Mar 22, 2025 9:21 PM in response to NAS1961

I just spent 2 hours with my phone carrier trying to resolve the issue of not being able to reply in group texts. This issue came up after the iOS update on March 11. We went through all kinds of steps to try to resolve the issue. The end result given to me by them is to go back to Apple Support. So, I will get with Apple Support and hopefully get this issue resolved. Very, very frustrated!

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