Aug
Have you ever typed a message on your iPhone and suddenly found it crashing? This might be due to a simple typing mistake that has been causing chaos for iPhone users worldwide. In this article, we will explore the reason behind this issue and how you can avoid it.
The Problem: A Single Character
The culprit behind this problem is a single character: the Telugu language character ‘జ్ఞా’. When this character is received in an iMessage or typed in the address bar of Safari, it causes the iPhone to crash. This issue affects not only iPhones but also iPads and iPods running on iOS 11.2.6 or later.
How Does It Happen?
When the Telugu character ‘జ్ఞా’ is processed by the iPhone‘s text rendering engine, it triggers a bug that causes the device to crash. This bug is related to how the iPhone handles certain non-ASCII characters in text messages and web addresses.
How to Avoid This Issue
There are a few ways to avoid this problem:
- Avoid receiving the problematic character in messages: If you receive a message containing the Telugu character ‘జ్ఞా’, do not try to open it. Instead, ask the sender to resend the message without the problematic character.
- Use a third-party messaging app: If you frequently communicate with people who use the Telugu language, consider using a third-party messaging app that can handle non-ASCII characters better than the built-in Messages app.
- Update your iPhone: Apple has released a patch for this bug in iOS 11.3. Make sure your iPhone is updated to the latest version of iOS to prevent this issue.
Conclusion
This simple typing mistake can cause significant inconvenience for iPhone users. By being aware of this issue and taking steps to avoid it, you can keep your device safe and functional. Remember, it’s always important to keep your iPhone updated with the latest software patches to prevent such problems.
