iOS 18.1 Beta 7 ― Bug Fixes, Changes, and Improvements

[slomtbr]

First issue found with this latest beta.

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For at least the last three betas now…

 

[bydandie]

The “clean up” tool is working on my 15pm, even though my Apple Intelligence is deactivated, because I am using Portuguese Brazilian as my main language, and my iPhone region is set up as Brazil.

I thought this was an apple intelligence
exclusive feature…

Also, “clean up” is correctly translated.

(Weirdly, when taking a screen shot the image gets super bright… i doesn’t look like that at all. Maybe a HDR bug?)

Same for me with UK English, it had to download the cleanup tool but worked fine. Don't know if it's because of the phone model supporting AI or because it's a beta.

 

[IslesFan]

So far my Apple intelligence is actually staying on and working. Lets see what happens tomorrow.

So far so good.

 

[James6s]

For at least the last three betas now…

You’d think by now they’d have sorted it out!

 

[shady16]

Still present

Fixed for me on my 16PM

 

[Pearsey]

Has the touch issues on the 16 Pro been resolved in this version ?

I’ve got one and never had that. 🤷🏽

 

[Simacca]

Battery life is excellent for me on this beta. 16pro.

 

[mrklaw]

anyone having issues installing? Both my M4 ipad pro and 15PM are saying unable to verify the update after preparing and downloading it. Both are on developer beta and were on beta 6

 

[krishnajha]

Fixed for me on my 16PM

In mine it happens sometimes but it’s almost not existent now, shutters do happen too with some apps.

 

[BBuff]

anyone having issues installing? Both my M4 ipad pro and 15PM are saying unable to verify the update after preparing and downloading it. Both are on developer beta and were on beta 6

My 16PM is stuck on “Verifying update…”. Tried several times.

 

[Jutah]

Does this beta address the random reboot that many user are experimenting on iPhone 16?

After the diagnostic tests (I had a kernel panic error) Apple told me it’s a known issue and it would be addressed with the incoming iOS 18.1 🙄

 

[SYCAMOREGRAD]

iOS 18.1 Beta 7

Release Date ― October 14, 2024
Build Number ― 22B5075a
Darwin Kernel Version ― 24.1.0: Mon Oct 7 22:31:15 PDT 2024; root:xnu-11215.42.1~2

iOS 18.1 Beta Release Notes


New Issues
Remaining Issues
Resolved Issues

Additional Notes

• Developers and testers can report bugs using the Feedback app. If you put your settings back on “None” for the betas, you can still open the app by entering the following URL in Safari:
• iOS 18 Preview
• iOS 18 Press Release
• iOS 18 Release Notes
• iOS Beta Release Notes
• iOS Security Updates

Spoiler: GUIDE: How to install?

To get the beta over-the-air:

1. Enable Beta Updates (Settings > General > Software Updates > Beta Updates)
2. Make sure you’re signed into the right Apple Account
3. Select which beta you’d like to receive (public/developer beta)
4. Hit "Back" and pull down to refresh
5. Back up to a computer or to iCloud
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 Account to reset this setting)
2. Wait for the next public release or follow the guide below to go back to a release build

Troubleshooting: If the beta doesn’t show up on your phone, try turning on airplane mode, then turning it back off, or restart your device.

How to install using a Mac?

1. You’ll need the Xcode beta itself or a MobileDevice.pkg somebody extracted from the beta (click with two fingers or control-click), then choose Show Package Contents. Go to Contents/Resources/Packages. - this will work on older Macs that do not support the latest macOS or Xcode betas)
2. Back up to your Mac or to iCloud in case you need to go back to another version
3. Hold down Option, then click on ‘Check for Update’/‘Restore iPhone...’ and select the IPSW file you downloaded from the Apple Developer site. Note: You must be connected to the internet to complete the restore.
4. Enter your iPhone passcode if you’re prompted to do so.

Notes/Tips:

• Always keep a backup in case you need to restore your phone
• Restoring wipes your settings and all data on your iPhone
• You only need to reinstall MobileDevice.pkg if your Mac stops recognizing your iPhone
• There is no MobileDevice.pkg equivalent to iTunes for PC which would require a new iTunes to support new/beta iOS
• Upgrading to a newer iPhone? You can update using your Mac before setting up the phone

Spoiler: Modem Firmware

• iPhone 16 series: 1.11.01
• iPhone 15 series: 2.20.02
• iPhone 14 series: 3.02.03
• iPhone 13 series and iPhone SE (3rd gen): 4.10.02
• iPhone 12 series: 4.50.06
• iPhone 11 series, iPhone SE (2nd gen) and iPad Air (Cellular, 4th gen): 5.50.00
• iPhone XS, XS Max and XR: 6.50.02

Spoiler: Carrier Version

Australia

• Optus - 51.0
• Telstra - 55.0
• Vodafone AU - 60.0

Belgium

• BASE - 33.0
• Orange B - 58
• Proximus - 45.0
• Telenet - 58.5.11

Brazil (updated 18.1b7)

• Claro Brasil - 60.0
• Vivo - 60.0
• 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 - 60.0
• Telus - 54.8.8
• Videotron - 53.0
• Virgin Mobile - 50.0

Denmark

• 3 DK - 46.7.11
• TDC 58.0
• Telia 58.0

Finland

• DNA - 58.5.7

France

• Bouygues Telecom - 40.0
• Orange France - 58.0
• SFR -

Germany

• Vodafone.de - 59.5.2 RCS enabled
• Telekom.de - 59.5.1
• O2-DE - 58.0

Greece:

• Cosmote - 38.0

Guatemala

• TIGO GT - 49.0

India

• Airtel - 58.5.18
• Jio - 58.5.18 (iPhone) and 58.5.18 (iPad)
• Vi India (Vodafone Idea) - 58.5

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
• Odido -

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 - 59.5.1
• 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 - 59.5.1
• BT-UK (EE MVNO)-
• Three - 60.0
• iD Mobile (Three MVNO) - 60.0
• O2-UK -
• Giffgaff (O2 MVNO) -
• Sky (O2 MVNO) -
• Vodafone UK -
• Virgin Mobile (EE MVNO) -
• Lebara (Vodafone MVNO) -

United States

• AT&T - 58.0
• Boost - 57.0
• Cricket - 60.0
• FirstNet - 55.0
• FirstNet (iPad) - 41.7.6
• Metro (TMO MVNO) - 60.0
• Spectrum (VZW MVNO) - 58.0
• T-Mobile - 60.0
• TracFone/Straight Talk/Walmart Family Mobile - 60.0
• U.S. Cellular - 46.7.24
• Ultra/Mint Mobile (TMO MVNO) - 58.0
• Verizon - 58.6.2
• Visible (VZW MVNO) - 51.0.1
• Xfinity Mobile - 57.6.1

Other

• Docomo - 32.5.10
• AlwaysOnline -

Historical beta release chart

iOS Version History Chart

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I downloaded the beta 7, but decided to “install tonight.” Then I got home and decided to go ahead and update. Now I’m seeing this:

 

[SYCAMOREGRAD]

My 16PM is stuck on “Verifying update…”. Tried several times.

 

[scouser75]

It's anyone having issues with the Macrumors site?

For the last few days, it takes an eternity to load posts. Then when you go to reply, there's a massive delay before you can type.

 

[Lk52461]

I ran benchmarks on my 15 Pro Max this morning three times and got this pretty impressive result on the 18.1 beta 7.

 

[BBuff]

Sorry you’re seeing this, but good to see it’s not just me. I’m not actually getting that error…or I wasn’t. I haven’t tried it again.

 

[Ledsteplin]

Seems like pressing the volume up / down doesn’t work anymore for taking a photo in the camera app? Can’t see the option in the settings either.

I guess this could be a way for them to make more people use the Camera Control button.

Works on my 14 Pro Max.

 

[Ledsteplin]

I get that if my wifi goes out briefly.

 

[roncron]

Seems like pressing the volume up / down doesn’t work anymore for taking a photo in the camera app? Can’t see the option in the settings either.

I guess this could be a way for them to make more people use the Camera Control button.

On my 15PM running this beta, I can take a picture using the up or down volume buttons.

 

[phrekaru]

I'm getting a problem with folders when I close them, it's turns grey and then the color of the folder that normally have 😞

 

[kachru]

Writing Tool isn’t appearing in WhatsApp with beta 7 for me. Don’t know if it is a bug from Apple or WhatsApp MetaAI blocked it, weird!

 

[mrklaw]

I downloaded the beta 7, but decided to “install tonight.” Then I got home and decided to go ahead and update. Now I’m seeing this:

yes had this on both ipad and iphone yesterday. ipad eventually installed, iphone I left it to do later and I woke up this morning with it completed.

 

[GreekFeeling]

Would you consider Beta 7 stable to use on the 16 PM as my main phone?

 

[nortonandreev]

This bug is back.

 

[bigjnyc]

Would you consider Beta 7 stable to use on the 16 PM as my main phone?

Yes, the only bug I've experienced is not being able to create stickers... Which is not a big deal at all. Battery is good so far, for me the touch issue is gone and the os feels really smooth overall.