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iPhone and Mac users beware: opening a text, tweet, or email with a selected image could crash your device. While Apple strives to create an impenetrable system, there are occasional bugs and vulnerabilities that hackers and impostors may exploit, posing security threats. However, Apple usually works quickly to fix any such bugs, and users’ devices are vulnerable to attacks for only a short period. Keeping your iPhone or Mac updated is key to protecting your device.
The most recent text crash bug is known as the ‘Black Spot of Death,’ and it can affect iPhones, iPads, and Macs. The bug involves a black circle emoji that contains a string of HTML characters that can crash the device. Apple has released an update to address the Telugu text bug that could previously crash iPhones, iPads, Macs, Apple Watches, and Apple TVs. The malicious link called the ChaoS bug can crash iOS and macOS if clicked from the Messages app. While none of these bugs necessarily allow access to the files on your device, they can be incredibly frustrating and disruptive.
How to Avoid and Recover from iPhone Text Crash Bugs
To avoid these bugs, you can follow the tips below:
Black Spot of Death
- Force close Messages by pressing the Home button twice and then swiping up on Messages.
- You can ask Siri to send a message back to the person who sent the offending message, then open Messages and delete that conversation.
- Alternatively, you can use 3D Touch (hard press) on the Messages app icon and select New Message, then tap Cancel. You will return to a list of your messages, swipe left on the message to delete it.
Telugu Text Bug
Be sure to install iOS 11.2.6 or later to avoid this bug.
ChaoS Bug
If you receive the message, do not click on the link. If you’ve already clicked it, delete the entire thread.
iPhone Rainbow Text Crash Bug
The innocent version of this bug involves a white flag, zero, and rainbow emoji, which iOS cannot handle and cause a crash. However, the other version of the bug can cause repeated crashes of the device.
- Open Safari on your iPhone and go to vincedes3.com/save.html.
- A dialog box will appear saying “Open this page in Messages.” Tap Open.
- This should redirect you to your Messages app without crashing. Once in the app, remove the malicious text thread, along with the Vincedes text. This should return your iPhone to normal.
iPhone Video Crash Bug
To recover from this bug, force restart your iPhone by holding down the Home and Power buttons simultaneously. Be cautious of videos from vk(dot)com and testtrial(dot)website90(dot)com, as they may cause crashes.
By following these steps and keeping your device updated, you can avoid and recover from iPhone text crash bugs.
FAQs
What is the Black Spot of Death?
The Black Spot of Death is a bug that can crash iPhones, iPads, and Macs. It involves a black circle emoji that contains a string of HTML characters that can crash the device.
How can I avoid iPhone text bugs?
To avoid iPhone text bugs, keep your device updated and delete any suspicious or malicious texts.