iOS 17.2 Beta 4 ― Bug Fixes, Changes, and Improvements

[COBRASVT]

Fingers crossed mine will be the same. Has been driving me crazy it was so bad. 1 out of 4 videos would play without pausing (sometimes for 30 seconds) and most web sites freezing while loading.

Since this update, I haven't had a chance to test with my normal coffee routine, but with the few I've watched, they've played through.

Pretty rock solid this morning. Only 1 paused video in the hour I was watching various.

 

[kriegsl]

I switched to this phone from iPhone 15 Plus. Since I started using the 15 Pro Max, I have been experiencing touch problems, especially on the lock screen and notification center.
I am someone who uses both hands on the keyboard and types quickly. I have difficulty typing on the keyboard when replying to a message on the lock screen. Even though I press the "i" and "backspace" keys, the screen does not detect it. This problem also occurs when using the phone normally. For example, when I type on the keyboard in the Feedback application, it does not detect my touches, it only detects hard pressure. I've never experienced this with the 15 Plus.

Note: It does not matter whether there is a screen protector or not. Even though I reinstalled the software, nothing changed. Had the same problem in iOS 17.1, now 17.2.

https://www.reddit.com/r/iphone/comments/17xmrof

https://www.reddit.com/r/iphone/comments/17t8785

https://www.reddit.com/r/iphone/comments/17q9sup

https://www.reddit.com/r/iphone/comments/17ofv63

 

[dk001]

I have a 15PM and after this update, my battery capacity dropped to 99% already. My previous 13PM was on 100% for 9+ months.

Is that normal? Should I use my warranty?

How many cycles has your device been through?
On X, Zoloft Zollo is collecting info from folks with this issue. It is decidedly not the norm.

Update for spelling. IOS still sucks when it comes to spell check.

 

[dk001]

Not a show-stopper bug by any means, but a minor issue to report with the camera shutter sound when taking pictures in portrait mode on 15PM on 17.2b4:

Turning on silent mode mutes the camera app's shutter sound, as normal.

With silent mode off, the phone's volume control normally controls the volume of the shutter sound when taking a picture, and in beta 4, that is true except in portrait mode. Taking a picture in portrait mode plays the shutter sound at medium volume regardless of the phone's volume setting - even if you've turned the phone's volume all the way down to zero.

Rebooting the phone doesn't fix the problem. (Well, actually, the first time I took a portrait shot after rebooting, the volume of the shutter sound was determined by the phone's overall volume setting, as normal. But on the second and subsequent portrait shots I took, the shutter volume was medium regardless of the phone's volume setting, whereas in non-portrait mode the phone's volume setting continues to determine the volume of the shutter sound.)

I'd be grateful if someone could try to replicate this issue, simply by taking a portrait mode picture with silent mode off but your phone's volume set to zero. Then take a picture in non-portrait mode. Please reply with your result, and indicate whether you're running this beta and what iPhone you have. Thank you!

I will report this in the feedback app.

15PM - just tried this.

With the volume at 0, if I use the camera button the sound is very low - like 2 on a 10 scale. If I use the down button to trigger the portrait photo, the volume is higher and closer to medium - like 4 on a 10 scale.

Odd.

 

[Kaptajn Haddock]

I have the exact same issue. It’s been like that since I got my iPhone 15 pro end of September. I reported it multiple times to senior tech and they ran diagnostics and I sent logs. Engineers said it’s a software bug and wait for an update. What kind of car do you have? I have tried Lexus NX and Mazda CX and Volvo. I installed 17.1.2 yesterday and found this bug is not fixed. On my wife’s iPhone 15 running 17.2 b4 it is still not fixed.

I have also done DFU and set up as new as a test and the bug is still there. Apple engineers said not the car, not the phone. Software bug for sure

VW T-cross

 

[iLuddite]

Im agreeing with Broken Hope here - i think this is actually now working as intended. Apple just addressed security exploits with AirPlay revealing mac addresses, they probably addressed this as part of that update.

In fact, here's an article detailing this exact bug, which has been addressed in 17.1:


As to why that toggle is still on despite lockdown mode being on, you can make the same claim against all of the other features lockdown disables (e.g. Incoming requests for FaceTime home app invites etc) when you turn on lockdown mode.

Lol…some real mental gymnastics you’ve got there. No, it’s not working, it’s broken. Nothing about Lockdown Mode or the features it disables have anything to do with AirPlay. If you actually read my reply you’d understand there is a level of inconsistency that speaks to a state of unintended non-functionality.

 

[ManuCH]

Lol…some real mental gymnastics you’ve got there. No, it’s not working, it’s broken. Nothing about the way Lockdown Mode and the features it disables have anything to do with AirPlay. If you actually read my reply you’d understand there is a level of inconsistency that speaks to a state of unintended non-functionality.

Even though it's not explicitly mentioned, we can assume lockdown mode enables/tightens macOS firewall rules, and those could prevent the AirPlay receiver from working. That could be considered a bug if it's not documented anywhere (and I cannot find any mention of it). You can submit the bug to Apple with Feedback Assistant.

I'm sure not many (common) people use lockdown mode, so I'm pretty sure nobody will figure that one out if you don't report it.

 

[mariuskv]

@Pearsey you enjoying the beta ?

 

[jdavid_rp]

How did you reinstall Mail? I deleted the Journal app, then installed b4 via the IPSW, and still no Journal app. (I tried the App Store without success.)

I think you have to wait until official release to download it, or make a clean install. i think same happened with the translate app release and when Apple made some included apps uninstallable, they were beta features so the App Store wasn’t updated to redownload them

 

[Broken Hope]

Not sure which version it was added but personalised Spatial Audio is so much easier to set up than previously, only have to look at the camera then turn your head left and right.

 

[DaveCPA]

Since there’s been so much discussion around CarPlay, are the beep prompts to speak gone forever?

for example, “would you like to reply“ followed by a beep to prompt me to say yes or no.

 

[dk001]

15PM on beta4 / iPad Pro on 17.1.2

Using Airpods Pro 2 (C) on iPad listening to YouTube. 15PM asleep.
Closed down iPad with APP2 in ear. Plugged in charger. Set 15PM on wireless stand. When placed in the stand I got a real loud beep in my APP2.

pain in the ear 👂

 

[slomtbr]

I think you have to wait until official release to download it, or make a clean install. i think same happened with the translate app release and when Apple made some included apps uninstallable, they were beta features so the App Store wasn’t updated to redownload them

Thank you.

 

[Maxell]

Since there’s been so much discussion around CarPlay, are the beep prompts to speak gone forever?

for example, “would you like to reply“ followed by a beep to prompt me to say yes or no.

That’s part of the issue with Siri and car play. It doesn’t give the prompts. Siri gets hung up and then goes blank and the message doesn’t send. Also, I cannot ask Siri to send a new message. Can’t send or reply to messages. I spoke to apple senior tech again today and they are aware of car play issues. Hoping for 17.2 on public release to have a fix. 17.2 b4 however still does not contain a fix

 

[Pearsey]

@Pearsey you enjoying the beta ?

Yeah very smooth. No complaints.

 

[Broken Hope]

How did you reinstall Mail? I deleted the Journal app, then installed b4 via the IPSW, and still no Journal app. (I tried the App Store without success.)

‎Journal

‎Take a moment to reflect on your day. Capture and write about the details of everyday moments and special events using photos, videos, audio recordings, places, your state of mind and more. Journaling suggestions make it easy to remember your daily experiences — so you can add them to your...

apps.apple.com

That’s the link to the journal app.

 

[mariuskv]

Yeah very smooth. No complaints.

You Are on 14 right ?

 

[slomtbr]

‎Journal

‎Take a moment to reflect on your day. Capture and write about the details of everyday moments and special events using photos, videos, audio recordings, places, your state of mind and more. Journaling suggestions make it easy to remember your daily experiences — so you can add them to your...

apps.apple.com

That’s the link to the journal app.

I found it in the App Store, but thank you.

 

[dk001]

A big complaint for b4 on the 15PM - I left the action button set to the default and found that silent isn’t. I receive tone alerts from a number of items, some at odd times. Example: set to silent, set on the charging stand and sometimes I’ll get a tone when it starts charging. Other times I won’t. Inconsistent.

Feedback reported.

 

[Pearsey]

You Are on 14 right ?

Pro

 

[mariuskv]

Pro

That is pro

 

[Ultra AleM]

Hi guys. Is 17.2 noticeably faster and more stable than 17.1?

 

[Pearsey]

Siri voice still resetting back to British after restart.

 

[StumpyBloke]

Siri voice still resetting back to British after restart.

Northern British to make it worse #That’sAJokeSnowflakes

 

[jessebkr87]

The critical alert sound for medication follow up reminders is different in this beta.

Follow up to my previous post. It’s not a new sound, iOS is now using the sound that is set as the Default Sound to alert you to critical alerts.

If this isn’t a bug, it’s a terrible decision. Medication follow up alerts need to actually get your attention like the old sound did.