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Apple pulls HomePod beta software after reported bricked devices

Apple has pulled its most recent HomePod beta release. HomePod software 18.1 beta 2 has reportedly bricked some users’ devices.

Beta 2 of that update, with build number 22J5552d, is no longer available for users to download following reports of it bricking devices. There are currently no known new features coming in HomePod 18.1, so the risk involved with installing beta software won’t be worth it for most people. Apple hasn’t officially endorsed this alternative restore method, so proceed with caution.

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