diff --git a/aries-mobile-tests/features/steps/bc_wallet/security.py b/aries-mobile-tests/features/steps/bc_wallet/security.py
index c267fe2..e72ee41 100644
--- a/aries-mobile-tests/features/steps/bc_wallet/security.py
+++ b/aries-mobile-tests/features/steps/bc_wallet/security.py
@@ -7,6 +7,7 @@
 import json
 import os
 from decouple import config
+from time import sleep
 
 # Local Imports
 from agent_controller_client import agent_controller_GET, agent_controller_POST, expected_agent_state, setup_already_connected
@@ -155,6 +156,9 @@ def step_impl(context):
 @when('they relaunch the app')
 def step_impl(context):
     context.driver.activate_app(context.driver.capabilities[get_package_or_bundle_id(context)])
+    # There is a crash issue in the automation when entering the pin right after a restart.
+    # wait 5 seconds to stop the crashing or minimize at least.
+    sleep(5)
 
 def get_package_or_bundle_id(context):
     if context.driver.capabilities['platformName'] == 'iOS':
diff --git a/aries-mobile-tests/sl_ios_config.json b/aries-mobile-tests/sl_ios_config.json
index bb8c9bb..f9570a7 100644
--- a/aries-mobile-tests/sl_ios_config.json
+++ b/aries-mobile-tests/sl_ios_config.json
@@ -8,7 +8,7 @@
                     "autoAcceptAlerts": true,
                     "autoDismissAlerts": true,
                     "automationName": "xcuitest",
-                    "platformVersion": "16.7|13.7|14.8|15.7.5"
+                    "platformVersion": "18|17.7|16.7|13.7|14.8|15.8"
                 },
                 "sauce:options": {
                     "appiumVersion": "latest",