iPhone Messages App Facing Issues After iOS 18 Update

Many iPhone users have reported issues with the Messages app after updating their devices to the latest iOS 18, recently released by Apple.

According to recent reports, this bug occurs in very specific conditions. The problem arises when a drawing of the Apple Watch is sent via iMessage, causing the app to crash repeatedly and instantly when attempting to reply to the message.

Impact on Users

The issue doesn't just affect the recipient of the message but also the sender who shared the Apple Watch drawing. Both parties experience frequent crashes of the Messages app, preventing them from interacting with other conversations.

Proposed Solutions

Users may try deleting the conversation that contains the problematic drawing, but this solution is often ineffective, as the app might crash again. Even if deletion succeeds, all data related to the conversation, including unsaved photos and videos, will be lost.

Restoring the deleted conversation from the trash also reintroduces the bug, making this an unreliable solution.

Expected Updates

Apple is expected to release a minor update to iOS 18 to address this issue. The company typically resolves such bugs with minor updates, though there is no set timeline for when these updates will be available.