iOS 18.2 Beta 2 ― Bug Fixes, Changes, and Improvements

[Banglazed]

iOS 18.2 Beta 2

Release Date ― November 4, 2024
Build Number ― 22C5125e
Darwin Kernel Version ― 24.2.0: Sat Oct 26 00:59:31 PDT 2024; root:xnu-11215.60.400.0.1~20

iOS 18 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:
  

  applefeedback://

• 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: 1.21.01
• iPhone 15 series: 2.31.01
• iPhone 14 series: 3.02.03
• iPhone 13 series and iPhone SE (3rd gen): 4.10.02
• iPhone 12 series: 5.10.01
• 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 - 60.0 (updated since 18.1 RC version)

Brazil (updated 18.2b1)

• Claro Brasil - 60.5
• Vivo - 60.5.2
• 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 - 60.5.2
• Telus - 54.8.8
• Videotron - 53.0
• Virgin Mobile - 50.0

Denmark

• 3 DK - 46.7.11
• TDC 60.5.2
• Telia 60.5.2

Finland

• DNA - 58.5.7

France

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

Germany

• Vodafone.de - 60.5.2 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 - 60.5.5
• FirstNet - 55.0
• FirstNet (iPad) - 41.7.6
• Metro (TMO MVNO) - 60.5.9
• Spectrum (VZW MVNO) - 60.0
• T-Mobile - 60.5.7
• TracFone/Straight Talk/Walmart Family Mobile - 60.0
• U.S. Cellular - 46.7.24
• Ultra/Mint Mobile (TMO MVNO) - 60.0
• Verizon - 60.0
• 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

iOS version history chart

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[Trezona]

Thanks @Banglazed

 

[Cchase88754321]

Wow. Really big update. 1.17 gb on iPhone 15 Pro Max

 

[bigjnyc]

for those of you with access to fast wi-fi right now.. Please tell me that mail is fixed as soon as you install.

 

[murad_fourth]

I have iPhone 12 mini and I got this update as well.

 

[muntundombe]

Mille mercis @Banglazed. As usual you’re 👌

 

[The Doctor11]

If i don't see any reports of glaringly big or annoying bugs I think this is the one I'll be hoping on. Earlier than I normally do.

 

[bigjnyc]

I have iPhone 12 mini and I got this update as well.

Yeah they're probably extending it to all devices, but minus the AI features... Like they did with 18.1

 

[Simacca]

Wow. Really big update. 1.17 gb on iPhone 15 Pro Max

1.38 on 16 pro

 

[avmsam]

Woooooo

 

[furbzv1]

looks like we are getting access to playground soon-or maybe just a glitch. but for a quick second after you click done on the early access requested screen, you see the app and then it shuts down

 

[Dokk]

for those of you with access to fast wi-fi right now.. Please tell me that mail is fixed as soon as you install.

so far, it's not fixed for me. I see on my laptop 3 new emails in my iCloud inbox. on my updated phone, it's showing 1 new mail in the badge but zero unread emails in the inbox.

ETA, the badge issue cleared and the emails just showed up. so maaaaybe?????

 

[furbzv1]

small change to modem and carrier.
16Pro Max

Modem -> 1.21.01
T-Mobile 60.5.7

 

[Dokk]

so far, it's not fixed for me. I see on my laptop 3 new emails in my iCloud inbox. on my updated phone, it's showing 1 new mail in the badge but zero unread emails in the inbox.

ETA, the badge issue cleared and the emails just showed up. so maaaaybe?????

@bigjnyc see my edit. it *might* be working correctly now and things were just delayed on the reboot. my fingers are crossed....

 

[town3r]

Interesting, after upgrading my iPad, it’s acting like my AirPods aren’t mine anymore.

 

[jambon]

New Find My features for sharing AirTags with airlines and allowing you to share contact details etc for lost items.

 

[jacklroberts]

The few major changes i’ve seen so far is that the icons in settings are dark (but have an annoying outline) and the TV app has the new Edge to edge top tab bar. However iPad doesn’t have the new mail app yet.

 

[redbeard331]

Just finished updating, grabbed my phone and it’s literally too hot to hold, 15pm, Apple needs to recall these things and put in a cooling fan and a heatsink!

 

[bigjnyc]

@bigjnyc see my edit. it *might* be working correctly now and things were just delayed on the reboot. my fingers are crossed....

Awesome, thanks for the update!

 

[ShaneSparkyYYZ]

iPhone 15 series’s modem firmware updated to 2.31.01 from 2.30.02, wiki updated

 

[Cchase88754321]

iPhone 15 series’s modem firmware updated to 2.31.01 from 2.30.02, wiki updated

Here’s too hoping it’ll stop my RCS from stopping working everyday requiring a restart.

 

[H3LL5P4WN]

@Banglazed faster than the MR main page, lol.

 

[ps3zocker]

The few major changes i’ve seen so far is that the icons in settings are dark (but have an annoying outline) and the TV app has the new Edge to edge top tab bar. However iPad doesn’t have the new mail app yet.

That looks absolutely hideous even without the outline. They‘re taking it a bit too far, those are no app icons.

 

[Cchase88754321]

They fixed the ability outside the EU to be able to trust developer downloads for alternative AppStore’s

 

[redbeard331]

The few major changes i’ve seen so far is that the icons in settings are dark (but have an annoying outline) and the TV app has the new Edge to edge top tab bar. However iPad doesn’t have the new mail app yet.

Yea I just noticed this too, that outline is hideous, Tim has to go.