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iOS 18.3 Beta 1 ― Bug Fixes, Changes, and Improvements

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iOS 18.3 Beta 1

Release Date ― December 16, 2024
Build Number ―22D5034e
Darwin Kernel Version ― 24.3.0: Mon Dec 9 20:19:15 PST 2024; root:xnu-11215.80.25.502.1~1

iOS 18.3 Beta Release Notes

The iOS & iPadOS 18.2 SDK provides support to develop apps for iPhone and iPad running iOS & iPadOS 18.3 beta. The SDK comes bundled with Xcode 16.2, available from the Mac App Store. For information on the compatibility requirements for Xcode 16.2, see Xcode 16.2 Release Notes.

Genmoji​

Resolved Issues​

  • Fixed: A personalized Genmoji might not generate without selecting a different person first. (139676076)

Writing Tools​

Resolved Issues​

  • Fixed: For third-party apps adopting Writing Tools API on iOS, if the first responder is not a UIView, it will not be able to use the complete inline experience. (139833232)

New Issues
Remaining Issues
Resolved Issues

Additional Notes
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
  • iPhone 16 series: 1.40.02
  • iPhone 15 series: 2.31.05
  • iPhone 14 series: 3.40.02
  • iPhone 13 series and iPhone SE (3rd gen): 4.20.01
  • iPhone 12 series: 5.10.01
  • iPhone 11 series, iPhone SE (2nd gen) and iPad Air (Cellular, 4th gen): 6.01.01
  • iPhone XS, XS Max and XR: 7.01.01
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 18.3b1)
  • Claro Brasil - 61.6
  • Vivo - 61.6.2
  • 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 - 61.6.1
  • Telus - 54.8.8
  • Videotron - 53.0
  • Virgin Mobile - 50.0
Denmark
  • 3 DK - 46.7.11
  • TDC 61.6
  • Telia 61.6.1
Finland
  • DNA - 58.5.7
France
  • Bouygues Telecom - 40.0
  • Orange France - 61.0
  • SFR -
Germany
  • Vodafone.de - 61.6.1 RCS enabled
  • Telekom.de - 59.5.1
  • o2-de - 61.6.1 RCS enabled
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 - 61.0
  • Vodafone NL - 45.0
  • Odido -
Poland
  • T-Mobile -
  • Orange - 61.0
  • Play - 61.0
  • Plus - 61.0
Portugal
  • Vodafone P - 40.0
Romania
  • Orange RO - 55.0
Slovakia
  • Orange SK - 57.6
Southeast Asia
  • Singapore Singtel -
  • Philippines Globe - 61.6
  • Philippines Globe (iPad) - 38.0
  • Philippines Smart - 61.6
  • 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 - 61.6
  • Swisscom - 61.0
Turkey
  • Turkcell (Lifecell) - 36.5.5
  • Vodafone TR - 32.0
  • Turk Telekom - 32.0
United Kingdom
  • EE - 61.6.1
  • Lyca (EE MVNO) 61.0
  • BT-UK (EE MVNO)
  • Three - 61.0
  • iD Mobile (Three MVNO) - 61.0
  • O2-UK - 61.6.3
  • Giffgaff (O2 MVNO) -
  • Sky (O2 MVNO) -
  • Vodafone UK -
  • Virgin Mobile (EE MVNO) -
  • Lebara (Vodafone MVNO) -
United States
  • AT&T - 61.6.1
  • Boost - 57.0
  • Cricket - 60.5.5
  • FirstNet - 55.0
  • FirstNet (iPad) - 41.7.6
  • Metro (TMO MVNO) - 61.6.3
  • Spectrum (VZW MVNO) - 60.0
  • T-Mobile - 61.6.6
  • TracFone/Straight Talk/Walmart Family Mobile - 60.5.6
  • U.S. Cellular - 46.7.24
  • Ultra/Mint Mobile (TMO MVNO) - 61.0
  • Verizon - 61.6.4
  • 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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john991 said:
Don’t get @gwhizkids going on this.
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Don’t make me come over there

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Huh, that’s interesting. It’s “downloading support for Apple Intelligence” except the whole thing took up 46 MB as I was checking just now. Guess they’re all new models hence the redownload
 
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Spocky said:
It is up to the carrier to update RCS.
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Acknowledged. Now, did they? The final step of the update is to give the updated Mint carrier bundle with included RCS settings to Apple for them to add in their next iOS update. So is it there? They said in September it would take until "at least December."
 
Zollo will find 500 changes from 18.2, trust me!

I suspect we’ll be finding minor but highly appreciated refinements. Give it time.

For those expecting huge changes, that was unlikely from the get-go. Other than Gurman speculating that some Siri-related stuff might migrate from 18.4 to 18.3, there’s not been any indication of major features there.
 
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kirbysmartsdawg said:
Mail is still broken. Off to a great start.
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What issue are you having? I struggled with Mail saying it's downloading mail but it wouldn't show them until minutes later. Turns out it was PiHole and it's default blocking of Private Relay. Once I added the appropriate line to the config file it started to work great.
 
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