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iOS 18.4 Beta 4 ― Bug Fixes, Changes, and Improvements

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Banglazed

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iOS 18.4 Beta 4

Release Date ― March 17, 2025
Build Number ― 22E5232a
Darwin Kernel Version ― 24.4.0: Tue Mar 11 22:26:05 PDT 2025; root:xnu-11417.102.9~2

iOS 18.4 Beta Release Notes


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: 1.54.03
  • iPhone 15 series: 2.52.03
  • iPhone 14 series: 3.40.03
  • iPhone 13 series and iPhone SE (3rd gen): 4.51.04
  • 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 - 63.0
Belgium
  • BASE - 33.0
  • Orange B - 58
  • Proximus - 45.0
  • Telenet - 60.0 (updated since 18.1 RC version)
Brazil (updated 18.4b4, unchanged from b3)
  • Claro Brasil - 63.0
  • Vivo - 63.0
  • TIM -
  • Oi -
Canada
  • Bell - 62.8
  • Fido - 56.0
  • Fizz - 53.0
  • Freedom/Shaw Mobile - 54.8.6
  • Mint Mobile - 58.0
  • Public Mobile - 54.8.4
  • Rogers - 63.0
  • Telus - 54.8.8
  • Videotron - 53.0
  • Virgin Mobile - 50.0
Denmark
  • 3 DK - 46.7.11
  • TDC 62.8
  • Norlys 62.8.1
Finland
  • DNA - 58.5.7
France
  • Bouygues Telecom - 40.0
  • Orange France - 62.0
  • SFR -
Germany
  • Vodafone.de - 62.8.1 and 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 - 62.0
  • Philippines Globe (iPad) - 38.0
  • Philippines Smart - 62.0
  • 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
  • Yoigo - 63.0
Sweden
  • Comviq -
  • Tre - 31.0
Switzerland
  • Salt - 58.0
  • Sunrise - 62.8
  • Swisscom - 61.0
Turkey
  • Turkcell (Lifecell) - 36.5.5
  • Vodafone TR - 32.0
  • Turk Telekom - 32.0
United Kingdom
  • EE - 63.0
  • Lyca (EE MVNO) -
  • BT-UK (EE MVNO) -
  • Three -
  • iD Mobile (Three MVNO) - 63.0
  • O2-UK -
  • Giffgaff (O2 MVNO) -
  • Sky (O2 MVNO) -
  • Vodafone UK -
  • Virgin Mobile (EE MVNO) -
  • Lebara (Vodafone MVNO) -
United States
  • AT&T - 63.0
  • Boost - 57.0
  • Cricket - 60.5.5
  • FirstNet - 55.0
  • FirstNet (iPad) - 41.7.6
  • Metro (TMO MVNO) - 63.0
  • Spectrum (VZW MVNO) - 63.0
  • T-Mobile - 63.0
  • TracFone/Straight Talk/Walmart Family Mobile - 60.5.6
  • U.S. Cellular - 46.7.24
  • Ultra/Mint Mobile (TMO MVNO) - 62.0
  • Verizon - 63.0
  • Visible (VZW MVNO) - 62.0
  • Xfinity Mobile - 57.6.1
Other
  • Docomo - 32.5.10
  • AlwaysOnline -

Historical beta release chart

iOS Version History Chart

iOS version history chart
www.thinkybits.com www.thinkybits.com
 
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Banglazed said:
iOS 18.4 Beta 4

Release Date ― March 17, 2025
Build Number ― 22E5232a
Darwin Kernel Version ―

iOS 18.4 Beta Release Notes


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: 1.54.02
  • iPhone 15 series: 2.52.02
  • iPhone 14 series: 3.40.03
  • iPhone 13 series and iPhone SE (3rd gen): 4.51.04
  • 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 - 63.0
Belgium
  • BASE - 33.0
  • Orange B - 58
  • Proximus - 45.0
  • Telenet - 60.0 (updated since 18.1 RC version)
Brazil (updated 18.4b3, changed from b2)
  • Claro Brasil - 63.0
  • Vivo - 63.0
  • TIM -
  • Oi -
Canada
  • Bell - 62.8
  • Fido - 56.0
  • Fizz - 53.0
  • Freedom/Shaw Mobile - 54.8.6
  • Mint Mobile - 58.0
  • Public Mobile - 54.8.4
  • Rogers - 63.0
  • Telus - 54.8.8
  • Videotron - 53.0
  • Virgin Mobile - 50.0
Denmark
  • 3 DK - 46.7.11
  • TDC 62.8
  • Norlys 62.8.1
Finland
  • DNA - 58.5.7
France
  • Bouygues Telecom - 40.0
  • Orange France - 62.0
  • SFR -
Germany
  • Vodafone.de - 62.8.1 and 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 - 62.0
  • Philippines Globe (iPad) - 38.0
  • Philippines Smart - 62.0
  • 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
  • Yoigo - 63.0
Sweden
  • Comviq -
  • Tre - 31.0
Switzerland
  • Salt - 58.0
  • Sunrise - 62.8
  • Swisscom - 61.0
Turkey
  • Turkcell (Lifecell) - 36.5.5
  • Vodafone TR - 32.0
  • Turk Telekom - 32.0
United Kingdom
  • EE - 63.0
  • Lyca (EE MVNO) -
  • BT-UK (EE MVNO) -
  • Three -
  • iD Mobile (Three MVNO) - 63.0
  • O2-UK -
  • Giffgaff (O2 MVNO) -
  • Sky (O2 MVNO) -
  • Vodafone UK -
  • Virgin Mobile (EE MVNO) -
  • Lebara (Vodafone MVNO) -
United States
  • AT&T - 63.0
  • Boost - 57.0
  • Cricket - 60.5.5
  • FirstNet - 55.0
  • FirstNet (iPad) - 41.7.6
  • Metro (TMO MVNO) - 63.0
  • Spectrum (VZW MVNO) - 60.0
  • T-Mobile - 62.0
  • TracFone/Straight Talk/Walmart Family Mobile - 60.5.6
  • U.S. Cellular - 46.7.24
  • Ultra/Mint Mobile (TMO MVNO) - 62.0
  • Verizon - 63.0
  • Visible (VZW MVNO) - 62.0
  • Xfinity Mobile - 57.6.1
Other
  • Docomo - 32.5.10
  • AlwaysOnline -

Historical beta release chart

iOS Version History Chart

iOS version history chart
www.thinkybits.com www.thinkybits.com
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Merci @Banglazed 🌻
 
Forgot to turn my Apple Intelligence off to see if the auto-on is still there (whether bug or dark pattern). Can anybody who hasn't started the install check?
 
Orystal said:
Issue present on iOS 18.3.2
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The issue isn't present for me on 18.3.2. I'm streaming YouTube over cellular at 720p. I'm concerned if the 18.4 betas are capping resolution over cellular at 🥔 144p, or 'potato quality' (I freaking love this term)
 
HouseLannister said:
No changes to YouTube video quality. Still 144p over cellular.
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How do we know that’s not a YouTube problem? I had that problem too last week, but it’s resolved now. Just tried a few videos on cellular. 18.4 beta 3.
 
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Is this relevant to the YouTube streaming resolution issue?

Note: With YouTube Premium, you can watch videos in 1080p Premium on Apple phones and tablets.

Change the quality of your video - iPhone & iPad - YouTube Help

To give you the best viewing experience, YouTube changes the quality of your video stream based on your viewing conditions. These conditions are why you may notice that the quality of your video chang
support.google.com
 
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Mail notifications still silent (as per previous beta) despite settings for mail sounds being correct.

My plan is: toggle everything off, back on, change the default sounds etc and rebooting each time. Maybe this will end up fixing it. I'll update when I've received enough emails to check 😁

EDIT: No fix. Mail notifications are silent, but otherwise work well. MacOS has now joined in with this bug (latest MacOS beta).
 
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iOSBry said:
Is this relevant to the YouTube streaming resolution issue?

Note: With YouTube Premium, you can watch videos in 1080p Premium on Apple phones and tablets.

Change the quality of your video - iPhone & iPad - YouTube Help

To give you the best viewing experience, YouTube changes the quality of your video stream based on your viewing conditions. These conditions are why you may notice that the quality of your video chang
support.google.com
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The issue for me was that premium 1080p was chosen, but it’d start with 144. If I went back and chose it again, it’d refresh to premium 1080p.
 
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adrianlondon said:
Mail notifications still silent (as per previous beta) despite settings for mail sounds being correct.

My plan is: toggle everything off, back on, change the default sounds etc and rebooting each time. Maybe this will end up fixing it. I'll update when I've received enough emails to check 😁
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Thanks for posting. Was looking just for this. Was going to update if it fixed the mail issue in 18.3.2. Sounds like it doesn't.
 
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