iOS 18 ― Bug Fixes, Changes, and Improvements

[Phreddyl]

Naw it was doing live activities for the Braves automatic since iOS 16 update. They said they were going to the sports app, but I can’t get those to work either.

I am glad I am not the only one. I really liked how it worked prior to this new update.
Anyone have any luck getting it to work?

 

[XxAnonymousxX]

Anyone’s Spotify lockscreen widget blank? This happened yesterday out of nowhere. I’ve deleted and reinstalled the app, hard reboot and same issue

 

[elementalwingma]

I've had a few instances in which the Music app has become unresponsive for about 30 seconds. I can pause but can't skip forward or backwards.

 

[QuarterSwede]

View attachment 2417481 Does anyone know if this setting was removed? I came across it on an earlier beta and noticed Siri responses sounded so much better on my car stereo. I can’t seem to find it anymore and the quality has reverted.

It’s still there. Has to be enabled in Developer Settings first (follow the directions in the article you linked). They removed Respond over Phone Speakers though.

 

[winxmac]

Anyone still using macOS 10.15 Catalina and is able to restore/update using iOS 18.0 RC IPSW?

iTunes for Windows [the exe not the Microsoft Store version] I think is still limited to iOS 17.x

 

[James6s]

Although still a little lower than iOS 17, benchmark numbers are higher on the RC version than any of the previous iOS 18 betas. Performance has been great. 15PM.

 

[one more]

Anyone still using macOS 10.15 Catalina and is able to restore/update using iOS 18.0 RC IPSW?

iTunes for Windows [the exe not the Microsoft Store version] I think is still limited to iOS 17.x

I can do it in Monterey, just needed to install MobileDevice.pkg from the latest X-code beta beforehand.

 

[Populus]

I can do it in Monterey, just needed to install MobileDevice.pkg from the latest X-code beta beforehand.

I was able to restore the IPSW of 18 RC downloaded from the Dev Portal without installing that, from Monterey. It treated it like a regular stable release, because I didn’t even get the Feedback Assistant app, nor was required to be signed in with my Apple Account.

 

[Populus]

Hey people! I really want to jump to iOS 18 on all my devices, as it has features that I really like, such as the new reminders integration on calendar. There are many others tho.

However, I don’t know if you’re experiencing it as well, transitioning from light mode to dark mode and viceversa is pretty hit or miss. Half of the time, some widgets or app icons remain on the light theme. It is pretty random and annoying. 11” M2 iPad Pro

Do you also experience this bug(s)? It didn’t feel as prominent on the last beta, but on the RC it seems to happen more frequently.

I would send feedback to Apple, but I did a clean install of iOS 18.0 RC and, because it is treated like a final release, it lacks the Feedback Assistant app, so I cannot send them more messages through that app. Although, now that I think about it, there was a web version of the Feedback Assistant app… right?

Crossing my fingers for iOS 18 and macOS 15 to get polished quickly, as I really want to make the jump to the new systems. Once I have my new M4 Mac mini, I’ll have the ability to check my iPhone SE 3 from within the Mac screen! And all the macOS features I’ve been missing since I got stuck on Monterey for 3 years… especially the desktop widgets.

 

[winxmac]

there was a web version of the Feedback Assistant app… right?

Feedback Assistant

feedbackassistant.apple.com

 

[Populus]

Feedback Assistant

feedbackassistant.apple.com

THANK YOU!

Won’t be able to send the diagnose log, but I guess they will make do with the description I provide and a few screen shots. I don’t think I’m the only one experiencing it.

I still remember, when they introduced dark mode on iPadOS 13, sometimes (20% of the times) apps with a black background such as settings would appear as dark grey instead of black. The bug survived iPadOS 13, 14, and it was even present on 15. At some point they fixed it, because since iPadOS 16 I haven’t seen it again.

Hopefully we won’t have to wait until iPadOS 20 to have this sorted out.

 

[one more]

I was able to restore the IPSW of 18 RC downloaded from the Dev Portal without installing that, from Monterey. It treated it like a regular stable release, because I didn’t even get the Feedback Assistant app, nor was required to be signed in with my Apple Account.

Good to know, easier still then.

 

[To_Batistone]

I've had a few instances in which the Music app has become unresponsive for about 30 seconds. I can pause but can't skip forward or backwards.

I‘ve experienced the same. About two to three times. The app suddenly freezes and I have to reopen it.

 

[gwhizkids]

THANK YOU!

Won’t be able to send the diagnose log, but I guess they will make do with the description I provide and a few screen shots. I don’t think I’m the only one experiencing it.

I still remember, when they introduced dark mode on iPadOS 13, sometimes (20% of the times) apps with a black background such as settings would appear as dark grey instead of black. The bug survived iPadOS 13, 14, and it was even present on 15. At some point they fixed it, because since iPadOS 16 I haven’t seen it again.

Hopefully we won’t have to wait until iPadOS 20 to have this sorted out.

Or from Safari: simply type “applefeedback://“ (no quotes).

 

[Populus]

Or from Safari: simply type “applefeedback://“ (no quotes).

Wow! It works! It opens up like a different App although It doesn’t appear on the app switcher. Interesting.

BTW you quoted me twice, no need to reply just so you know it.

EDIT: Done, although I don’t have any screenshot to add… yet

 

[christian.terra]

Find my stops updating your location everything time you restart. You have to stop sharing and re-share with everyone individually. Really annoying. It’ll just show “last updated xx days ago.”

 

[gank41]

Or from Safari: simply type “applefeedback://“ (no quotes).

I think people always forget that the Feedback app is included on iOS, iPadOS, and macOS whether you’re on a beta release or an official release.

You can also create a Shortcut to the Feedback app this way and then keep it on your Home Screen.

 

[XxAnonymousxX]

My lockscreen widgets are all now blank. Is this happening to anyone else??

 

[AZhappyjack]

My lockscreen widgets are all now blank. Is this happening to anyone else??

No problem here.

 

[gwhizkids]

Wow! It works! It opens up like a different App although It doesn’t appear on the app switcher. Interesting.

BTW you quoted me twice, no need to reply just so you know it.

EDIT: Done, although I don’t have any screenshot to add… yet

I deleted the second quote. I think that happened when I had to save it as a draft.

Thanks!

 

[XxAnonymousxX]

No problem here.

I wonder what’s causing mine to do this. It was fine a few days ago. I’ve tried doing a full reboot and most came back but for some reason the Spotify one is still blank

 

[Stiille]

Wanted to install with DFU Mode iOS 18 RC, but my 15 PM does always restarts, I am sure I have done everything correct.

Still not working.

I am on 17.6.1 restored, maybe that’s why it’s not working?

 

[17fox]

Wanted to install with DFU Mode iOS 18 RC, but my 15 PM does always restarts, I am sure I have done everything correct.

Still not working.

I am on 17.6.1 restored, maybe that’s why it’s not working?

You can update through settings app, can’t you?

 

[jazzzyJeff]

THANK YOU!

Won’t be able to send the diagnose log, but I guess they will make do with the description I provide and a few screen shots. I don’t think I’m the only one experiencing it.

I still remember, when they introduced dark mode on iPadOS 13, sometimes (20% of the times) apps with a black background such as settings would appear as dark grey instead of black. The bug survived iPadOS 13, 14, and it was even present on 15. At some point they fixed it, because since iPadOS 16 I haven’t seen it again.

Hopefully we won’t have to wait until iPadOS 20 to have this sorted out.

Doesn’t enabling beta updates in settings bring back the Feedback app?

 

[gank41]

Doesn’t enabling beta updates in settings bring back the Feedback app?

The Feedback app is always available on all platforms. It's part of core services.

/System/Library/CoreServices/Applications/Feedback Assistant.app