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iOS 17.6 Beta 2 ― Bug Fixes, Changes, and Improvements

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Banglazed

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iOS 17.6 Beta 2

Release Date ― July 1, 2024
Build Numbers ― 21G5061c
Darwin Kernel Version ―

iOS 17.6 Beta 2 Release Notes

The iOS & iPadOS 17.5 SDK provides support to develop apps for iPhone and iPad running iOS & iPadOS 17.6 beta 2. The SDK comes bundled with Xcode 15.4, available from the Mac App Store. For information on the compatibility requirements for Xcode 15.4, see Xcode 15.4 Release Notes.

Audio​

Resolved Issues​

  • Fixed: Some bluetooth headphones might not be usable as an audio output route with certain AVAudioSession configurations. (129624040)

Camera and AVFoundation Capture​

Resolved Issues​

  • Fixed: AVCaptureDeviceRotationCoordinator returns incorrect values for videoRotationAngleForHorizonLevelCapture and videoRotationAngleForHorizonLevelPreview when using the Front Camera on iPad Air (6th generation) and iPad Pro (7th generation). (126887983)

MarketplaceKit​

Resolved Issues​

  • Fixed an issue where user notification fails to display when an app, with an expired license and installed from a marketplace, fails to launch. (129306666)
  • Fixed an issue where reinstalling an offloaded app from a marketplace might get stuck with a disabled home screen icon. (130278683)

New Features & Changes
New Issues
Remaining Issues
Resolved Issues

Additional Notes
How to install beta via OTA?
  1. Enable Beta Updates (Settings>General>Software Updates>Beta Updates)
  2. Check and sign into the right Apple ID to access beta
  3. Select which beta you would like to receive (Public/Developer)
  4. Hit "Back" and pull down to refresh
  5. Do an encrypted backup or iCloud backup before installing the beta from release build
  6. Install the beta
If you no longer wish to receive beta updates:
  1. Turn off the Beta Updates (you can also sign out of your Apple ID to unlink your developer account)
  2. Wait for the next public release or follow the guide below to install the IPSW release build
Troubleshoot: Sometimes, the beta update will not show so you may need to enable/disable Airplane Mode or restart your device before rechecking for update.

How to install beta via IPSW on Mac?
  1. You will need to install either Xcode beta or MobileDevice.pkg which can be extracted from the Xcode beta (tap with two finger or right click to Show Package Content>Contents>Resources>Packages>MobileDevice.pkg - this will work on older Macs that do not support the latest macOS or Xcode beta)
  2. Do an encrypted backup in Finder in case you need to restore your device
  3. Hold down Option + Check for Update and select the appropriate IPSW file for your device (whether you're updating to a newer/beta firmware, reinstalling the same firmware or downgrading to previous firmware while retaining all your data) downloaded from Apple using your free developer account. Note: You must have an active internet connection as it will check the IPSW signing status before it will proceed with the update.
  4. Enter your iPhone passcode once prompted to proceed.
Notes/Tips:
  • Always keep a backup in case you need to restore your data if you restore your device
  • It may be better to close all apps before installing the updates and/or turn off your device for about a minute or restart a few minutes after your device is updated
  • You can also manually select the IPSW if you are restoring your device using Option + Restore iPhone. Restore will wipe all your personal data which you will need to restore your backup either using iCloud backup or Finder/iTunes backup
  • You do not need to install the MobileDevice.pkg from each Xcode beta version unless Finder does not recognize the new iOS beta
  • There is no MobileDevice.pkg equivalent to iTunes for PC which would require a new iTunes to support new/beta iOS
  • If you receive a new iPhone, you can connect to Mac to update or restore your device to the latest iOS before setting up your device.
  • You can also use the Recovery Mode/DFU to update or restore your device by manually selecting IPSW
  • iPhone 15/Plus/Pro/Max: 1.70.02
  • iPhone 14/Plus/Pro/Max: 2.60.02
  • iPhone 13/mini/Pro/Max/SE (3rd gen): 3.50.04
  • iPhone 12/mini/Pro/Max: 4.50.06
  • iPhone 11/Pro/Max/SE (2nd gen)/iPad Air (4th gen): 5.00.00
  • iPhone XR/XS/Max: 6.00.00
Australia
  • Optus - 51.0
  • Telstra - 55.0
  • Vodafone AU - 51.0
Belgium
  • BASE - 33.0
  • Orange B - 58
  • Proximus - 45.0
  • Telenet - 44.1
Brazil (updated 17.5 RC)
  • Claro Brasil - 58.1
  • Vivo - 58.0
  • TIM -
  • Oi -
Canada
  • Bell - 58.0
  • Fido - 56.0
  • Fizz - 53.0
  • Freedom/Shaw Mobile - 54.8.6
  • Mint Mobile - 58.0
  • Public Mobile - 54.8.4
  • Rogers - 58.0
  • Telus - 54.8.8
  • Videotron - 53.0
  • Virgin Mobile - 50.0
Denmark
  • 3 DK - 46.7.11
  • TDC 58.0
  • Telia 58.0
France
  • Bouygues Telecom - 40.0
  • Orange France - 58.0
Germany
  • Vodafone.de - 58.0
  • Telekom.de - 56.0
  • O2-DE - 58.0
Greece:
  • Cosmote - 38.0
Guatemala
  • TIGO GT - 49.0
India
  • Airtel - 54.10
  • Jio - 54.10.2 (iPhone) and 54.8.4 (iPad)
  • Vi India (Vodafone Idea) - 54.0
Ireland
  • Eir - 33.5
  • Vodafone IE - 38.0
Mexico
  • AT&T - 57.0
  • Telcel - 57.6
Morocco
  • Orange - 50.0
Netherlands
  • KPN - 58.1
  • Vodafone NL - 45.0
Poland
  • T-Mobile -
  • Orange - 49.6.3 (Voice & SMS)
  • Play - 31.0
Portugal
  • Vodafone P - 40.0
Romania
  • Orange RO - 55.0
Slovakia
  • Orange SK - 57.6
Southeast Asia
  • Singapore Singtel -
  • Philippines Globe - 58.0
  • Philippines Globe (iPad) - 38.0
  • Philippines Smart - 58.0
  • Thailand AIS - 53.0
  • Thailand DTAC - 53.0
  • Malaysia Umobile - 33.0
  • Malaysia Maxis -33.0
  • Malaysia Digi -
  • Malaysia celcom -
  • Hong Kong - 32.0
  • Taiwan -
Spain
  • Orange ES - 58.0.1
  • DIGI ES - 54.8.4
  • Vodafone ES - 54.8.8
  • Movistar - 58.0
Sweden
  • Comviq -
  • Tre - 31.0
Switzerland
  • Salt - 58.0
  • Sunrise - 57.0
  • Swisscom - 58.0
Turkey
  • Turkcell (Lifecell) - 36.5.5
  • Vodafone TR - 32.0
  • Turk Telekom - 32.0
United Kingdom
  • EE - 58.0
  • BT-UK (EE MVNO)-
  • Three - 58.0
  • iD Mobile (Three MVNO) - 58.0
  • O2-UK -
  • Giffgaff (O2 MVNO) -
  • Sky (O2 MVNO) -
  • Vodafone UK -
  • Virgin Mobile (EE MVNO) -
  • Lebara (Vodafone MVNO) -
United States
  • AT&T - 58.1
  • Boost - 57.0
  • Cricket - 58.0
  • FirstNet - 55.0
  • FirstNet (iPad) - 41.7.6
  • Metro (TMO MVNO) - 58.0
  • Spectrum (VZW MVNO) - 58.0
  • T-Mobile - 58.1
  • TracFone/Straight Talk/Walmart Family Mobile - 58.0
  • U.S. Cellular - 46.7.24
  • Ultra/Mint Mobile (TMO MVNO) - 58.0
  • Verizon - 58.0
  • Verizon (iPad) - 41.0
  • Visible (VZW MVNO) - 51.0.1
  • Xfinity Mobile - 57.6.1
Finland
  • DNA - 57.6
Other
  • Docomo - 32.5.10
  • AlwaysOnline -

Historical beta release chart

iOS Version History Chart

iOS version history chart
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Reeneman

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Uff no comments for a new beta release… are all the beta lovers already on iOS18?
 
Frehley

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Thanks Banglazed!

Since it is a "c" build, is it safe to load onto my daily driver?
 
sbailey4

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Reeneman said:
Uff no comments for a new beta release… are all the beta lovers already on iOS18?
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Yep most are over in the buggy iOS 18 beta thread sweating it out. :)
Frehley said:
Thanks Banglazed!

Since it is a "c" build, is it safe to load onto my daily driver?
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(Not Banglazed) but sure. This late in the game a final 17.x build with only bug fixes, no new features, should be fine. Even beta 1 "e" build seems no different than 17.5.1. BTW the letters mean next to nothing other than how many compiles they did (3 verses 5) before it was deemed that they accomplished what they wanted for that round.
 
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James6s

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iOS 18 beta must’ve had lots of early adopters, never seen such a quiet new beta thread lol. Waiting for the 17.6 public b2 which may drop today.
 
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The Notes widget is broken
Crashes when trying to open, i have rebooted and hard reset
No change
 
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iOS 17.6 beta 2 so sluggish as all previous iOS 17 versions. I wanna swap my iPhone 13 to Samsung, it’s so annoying. All my UI animations so jittery and stuttery
 
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Clompus said:
iOS 17.6 beta 2 so sluggish as all previous iOS 17 versions. I wanna swap my iPhone 13 to Samsung, it’s so annoying. All my UI animations so jittery and stuttery
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Sorry, that’s super frustrating.

If youre willing to try one last thing before you jump ship to Samsung, you could try backing up your iPhone, erasing all content and either restoring the backup or setting it up as new. It’s a huge pain and takes 20 to 60 minutes or so, but it really does fix a lot of issues.

(I know you might already know this and I don’t mean to condescend)

Good luck! If you end up going to Samsung, that’s cool too, they have a lot of good phones.
 
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roncron said:
Sorry, that’s super frustrating.

If youre willing to try one last thing before you jump ship to Samsung, you could try backing up your iPhone, erasing all content and either restoring the backup or setting it up as new. It’s a huge pain and takes 20 to 60 minutes or so, but it really does fix a lot of issues.

(I know you might already know this and I don’t mean to condescend)

Good luck! If you end up going to Samsung, that’s cool too, they have a lot of good phones.
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I tried out iOS 18, but it was full of bugs and none of the AI features were there. My only option was to restore my 15PM.

I always say wipe the phone and set up as new if all your media + info is saved in iCloud, it really does help the phone and now I’m on 17.6 beta 2 and she’s running like butter.
 
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Reeneman

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trajen said:
I tried out iOS 18, but it was full of bugs and none of the AI features were there. My only option was to restore my 15PM.

I always say wipe the phone and set up as new if all your media + info is saved in iCloud, it really does help the phone and now I’m on 17.6 beta 2 and she’s running like butter.
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lol. What a surprise for a very early beta version of ios18.
 
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No carrier updates like in 18.0 beta? Does Apple really make carriers wait that long to get their settings updated? 18 beta has newer versions for multiple US carriers. I’m a Mint customer curious when they’re gonna update to match T-Mobile stuff.
 
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