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Apple iOS 18

MommaE

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Type of diabetes
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After a few years of no problems I’m having problems with my Freestyle libre 2 reader so have decided as I need an iPhone anyway now is the time to buy one. Does anyone have experience with libre 2 and the latest 18 iOS. The current freestyle compatibility webpage gives an iOS of up to 17.5.1.
 
I have an iPhone (an XR) and have resisted all the IOS updates following 17.5.1. for that reason. I don’t want to risk it but am interested to hear if anyone still has a good Libre 2 connection with IOS 18.
 
I have an iPhone (an XR) and have resisted all the IOS updates following 17.5.1. for that reason. I don’t want to risk it but am interested to hear if anyone still has a good Libre 2 connection with IOS 18.
No, get same issue on my work iphone 14 running ios 18.2 as i get on my S24 Ultra and the useless 'Tap to open' while it is already open.
 
I use the Libre 2 Plus on an iPhone 14 pro running iOS 18.1.1, it’s running just fine.
Good to hear, thank you. I have resisted getting a cell phone but am having problems with the charge cords of the reader not uploading to the website so I think it’s time.
 
I have an IPhone SE (so not the latest model, but I like the small size) and it’s running iOS [emoji[emoji6]]. happily with Libre sensor and LibreLink app. I always wait a few days before getting updates so everyone can find the bugs!

In practice, I recommend using LibreLink to keep the NHS happy and using the much better (more features) Shuggah app, which can also be conveniently displayed on an Apple Watch.
 
Got the IPhone 12 mini have updated every update never had any issues
 
I took the plunge. It’s so much bigger than my little reader, Urgh. Sure I’ll get used to it though. Thanks for all the comments.
 
After a few years of no problems I’m having problems with my Freestyle libre 2 reader so have decided as I need an iPhone anyway now is the time to buy one. Does anyone have experience with libre 2 and the latest 18 iOS. The current freestyle compatibility webpage gives an iOS of up to 17.5.1.
You say you need an iphone can you explain to mister ignorant here why it has to be an Iphone?
 
You say you need an iphone can you explain to mister ignorant here why it has to be an Iphone?
Maybe “ need” was the wrong choice of word. I chose it based on my familiarity with my iPad and in line with what the rest of my family use and are familiar with. I do understand that the freestyle libre also works with a variety of other phones. There is a comprehensive chart on their website. It details the phone models and operating systems.
 
You say you need an iphone can you explain to mister ignorant here why it has to be an Iphone?

Sometimes the ‘need’ is that you are already in the apple ecosystem so iPhone is the wise option

Or every one you know has one, so it’s the best option based on that alone
 
Thanks I'm not really up to speed with phones.
 
After a few years of no problems I’m having problems with my Freestyle libre 2 reader so have decided as I need an iPhone anyway now is the time to buy one. Does anyone have experience with libre 2 and the latest 18 iOS. The current freestyle compatibility webpage gives an iOS of up to 17.5.1.
Just come across this after posting my own thread. I’m having issues getting my phone to scan my sensors to get them started. Just this evening I attached a new one, no matter what, it wouldn’t scan. So peeled it off and tried another one. Same problem. Searched the internet and come across a few references to the latest apple iOS update not being compatible with the Libre app and sensors. I looked out my own old iPhone which doesn’t have the latest update so downloaded the app and hey presto, it scanned the sensor straight away!

Really not ideal as I prefer to just use my new phone. Personally feel this needs well highlighted as system is defunct. Going to see if I can get a reader as a back up
 
Just come across this after posting my own thread. I’m having issues getting my phone to scan my sensors to get them started. Just this evening I attached a new one, no matter what, it wouldn’t scan. So peeled it off and tried another one. Same problem. Searched the internet and come across a few references to the latest apple iOS update not being compatible with the Libre app and sensors. I looked out my own old iPhone which doesn’t have the latest update so downloaded the app and hey presto, it scanned the sensor straight away!

Really not ideal as I prefer to just use my new phone. Personally feel this needs well highlighted as system is defunct. Going to see if I can get a reader as a back up
Do you phone Abbott when you have these problems? I do and they will talk you through some remedies and if they don’t work they’ll replace the sensor free of charge.
 
Just come across this after posting my own thread. I’m having issues getting my phone to scan my sensors to get them started. Just this evening I attached a new one, no matter what, it wouldn’t scan. So peeled it off and tried another one. Same problem. Searched the internet and come across a few references to the latest apple iOS update not being compatible with the Libre app and sensors. I looked out my own old iPhone which doesn’t have the latest update so downloaded the app and hey presto, it scanned the sensor straight away!

Really not ideal as I prefer to just use my new phone. Personally feel this needs well highlighted as system is defunct. Going to see if I can get a reader as a back up
Abbot have replaced readers for me in the past. I was also offered one from the diabetes clinic this week to have as a backup if I ever get a problem with the phone, or lose it.
 
Do you phone Abbott when you have these problems? I do and they will talk you through some remedies and if they don’t work they’ll replace the sensor free of charge.
I’ve not yet as only started using these a couple weeks ago but I will try phoning them through the week. I’m in the UK so very lucky I don’t pay for them so no need for them to replace but hopefully they can assist with the scanning issue as I don’t really want to be carrying 2 phones around with me.
 
Abbot have replaced readers for me in the past. I was also offered one from the diabetes clinic this week to have as a backup if I ever get a problem with the phone, or lose it.
Our local hospital will give me one if I ask. I just got one for my mum the other day as she is also type 1 diabetic and it worked fine. Be good to have one as a back up rather than use another phone.
 
I’m in the UK so very lucky I don’t pay for them so no need for them to replace but hopefully they can assist with the scanning issue as I don’t really want to be carrying 2 phones around with me.
The NHS is paying for them though, so Abbott need to replace them, rather than the NHS paying twice. If they're faulty, it's important to phone Abbott and get replacements.
 
After all my concerns I called up the LibreLink advice on the net and saw it was ok for iOS 18. I then updated my phone to IOS 18.2 and Libre scans well.
 
@Rachox, have you tried turning off Bluetooth then turning it on again? If that doesn’t work, try deleting LibreLink and then uploading it again.
I once had a similar problem and that fixed it.
 
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