Apple brings wireless restoration to iPhone 16 in iOS 18 update

Apple has added a new feature in iOS 18 that allows users to wirelessly restore an iPhone 16 using another iPhone or iPad, according to 9to5Mac.

This feature could be particularly useful for fixing a bricked iPhone in a pinch.

When an iPhone 16 enters Recovery Mode, users can place it next to another iPhone or iPad to initiate the firmware recovery. The working device will download the necessary iOS firmware and transfer it wirelessly to the affected phone.

While any device on iOS 18 can help with the restoration, only the iPhone 16 lineup can be restored via this method. The feature mirrors existing wireless restoration capabilities available for Apple Watch and Apple TV.