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iOS 12.1 Beta 3― Bug Fixes, Changes, and Improvements

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My Xs also appears to be stuck on Update Requested, but wifi is sketchy here at work, so I can't rule that out as a cause.

Edit: Never mind, it was the wifi.
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guitarguy316 said:
This whole bluer screen is perplexing. Next person to update needs to take before and after pictures.
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Just caught your post. I screenshotted Settings and will do so again after reboot. At the same time though, it's the color temperature of the screen itself, not the content.
 
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filchermcurr said:
Chiming in on the firmware front... iPhone XS on AT&T:

Modem: 1.01.27 (from 1.01.20-1)
Carrier: AT&T 34 (from AT&T 33.5.3)

My LTE speed tanked, unfortunately. 26 Mbps down on beta 2 and averaging about 7 Mbps down with beta 3.

I don't use TrueTone and I'm also experiencing a lot more cyan than before, so I don't think anybody is insane! Or I'm also insane. I guess either way works.
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Might I ask where you are located?

I'm on AT&T in NYC. Not on the beta, but overall since launch I have been experiencing the horrible LTE/cellular reception. I get ~1-3mbps DL and regularly dropped calls. It's horrendous. I have been sending logs and sysdiagnose files to Apple to help their engineers investigate. I was hoping these betas with carrier and modem updates might address the issue. Doesn't seem like it though...
 
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Broken Hope said:
People are poor at remembering how things look and sound.

Like I’ve said, each screen is calibrated individually, Apple aren’t going to adjust screen calibration in a software update indiscriminately.
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I think it's pretty shortsighted to issue a blanket statement like that. I've never had an issue with color temperature on my X and have always appreciated how TruTone works. There is without a doubt a noticeably bluer tint in this beta. Turning TruTone off makes it pretty extreme.

I'm not complaining though. If given a choice, I'll always go for a cooler screen.

And to answer the question about whether we're crazy, I work in a psychiatric hospital and interact with psychologists and psychiatrists on the daily so I think I would have found out by now.
 
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H3LL5P4WN said:
My Xs also appears to be stuck on Update Requested, but wifi is sketchy here at work, so I can't rule that out as a cause.

Edit: Never mind, it was the wifi.
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Just caught your post. I screenshotted Settings and will do so again after reboot. At the same time though, it's the color temperature of the screen itself, not the content.
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Yeah not a screenshot but a picture from external camera of the display color on the same screen before and after.
 
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guitarguy316 said:
Yeah not a screenshot but a picture from external camera of the display color on the same screen before and after.
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I do use True Tone, so it hasn't affected me? I turned it off and it looks just as blue as I recall it looking before Beta 3.
[doublepost=1539178203][/doublepost]They still haven't fixed the wallpapers being blown out.
 
iOSBry said:
Anyone switch from iPhone 7/8 to iPhone XS?

If so, have you noticed any eye strain, headaches or nausea after using the iPhone XS for a period of time?

Since I’ve had my XS, every day I develop a headache, then my eyes ache and eventually nausea. I’m healthy and don’t have any other ailments and this just started right after getting the XS.

iOSBry
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Probably the idea that you just paid $1000+ for a phone makes you nauseated. :) JK
 
Update. After making several calls and streaming music in the car, I can now say for certain that my cell signal is rock solid. Prior to beta 3 my entire local area was a “fringe area” with frequent occurrences of dropped calls and no service. Now after the beta 3 update I rarely see below 2 bars. Its such a significant improvement that it’s as if they put up a new tower in town just last night. Beta 3 certainly adjusted something in a good way for me. For reference, I’m on t-mobile and have a Xs. Previous phones that were Intel modems we’re unable to pickup a signal at all, Qualcomm modems were spotty but worked.
 
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Why on the betas like beta 3 the xs max goes red hot i noticed this on beta 1 is this damaging only 10 min usage and its so hot
 
dan9700 said:
Why on the betas like beta 3 the xs max goes red hot i noticed this on beta 1 is this damaging only 10 min usage and its so hot
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Sounds like something is running constantly. I would look at iCloud or photo syncing or hung up email acct etc.
 
dan9700 said:
Why on the betas like beta 3 the xs max goes red hot i noticed this on beta 1 is this damaging only 10 min usage and its so hot
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This might not be helpful, but just in case:

Sometimes when I’ve installed a beta, it changes certain settings that I don’t normally think about, like background app refresh, wifi assist, or location services for individual things. I suggest taking a deep look into your settings.

I’d also suggest turning on Low Power Mode, which shuts off a lot of background stuff, some of which might be the culprit.

Good luck, Dan!
 
roncron said:
This might not be helpful, but just in case:

Sometimes when I’ve installed a beta, it changes certain settings that I don’t normally think about, like background app refresh, wifi assist, or location services for individual things. I suggest taking a deep look into your settings.

I’d also suggest turning on Low Power Mode, which shuts off a lot of background stuff, some of which might be the culprit.

Good luck, Dan!
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Thank you :)
[doublepost=1539205893][/doublepost]Update after 24 hours the LTE is deff stronger i dont know what they did but its looking good, 12.1 should be a solid release
 
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Any one notice that since Beta 1 in contacts the primary and secondary for a contact has disappeared?

Maybe Apple have made it that the option is only available when you actually are using dual Sim.
 
dbrose said:
Any one notice that since Beta 1 in contacts the primary and secondary for a contact has disappeared?

Maybe Apple have made it that the option is only available when you actually are using dual Sim.
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Can you designate which SIM is primary? If not, which is considered Primary, the Esim, or the physical SIM?
 
dan9700 said:
Thank you :)
[doublepost=1539205893][/doublepost]Update after 24 hours the LTE is deff stronger i dont know what they did but its looking good, 12.1 should be a solid release
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That's good to hear dan9700, keep me updated! :D
 
Could someone try to share a Siri Shortcut via Messages like you’re sending to a friend?

Mine bombs out with a “Failed to modify some records” error message when trying to create the link. Does this when trying to share any shortcut, so I suspect this may a 12.1 beta issue.
 
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Could someone try to share a Siri Shortcut via Messages like you’re sending to a friend?

Mine bombs out with a “Failed to modify some records” error message when trying to create the link. Does this when trying to share any shortcut, so I suspect this may a 12.1 beta issue.
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Same issue. It was not doing this about 3 hours ago when I copied a link and posted. Suspect issue may be on the server side.
 
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I have a really odd issue that has only started since beta 3

One of my text replacement shortcuts no longer works. All the others do except this particular one.

I have tried deleting it and re typing it in
Tried turning off keyboard settings and back on
Signed out/in to iCloud Drive
Restart phone

Etc etc.

But nothing I do will get it to work and I can’t figure out why this one particular phrase will no longer work.
 
Ok I found the issue.

Apple has removed the ability to have text replacements which contain text and emojis. This is a tad irksome as the particular phrase I had was for when I’m away and I send a message for my wife and kids which contained some emojis.
 
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