'A New iOS Update is Now Available' Popping Up Repeatedly in iOS 14 Beta [Fixed: New Beta Available]

[Toby Bridson]

Delete the Beta Profile and restart.

Many users running iOS 14 beta are reporting that they are seeing a dialog box pop up repeatedly asking them to update from the latest iOS 14 beta.

Threads in our forums, Reddit, and Twitter are reporting the issue. The dialog has been appearing for a few days now, but as of tonight has started appearing more frequently, every time an iPhone is unlocked. There's been further discussion in our iOS 14.2 Beta 4 thread.

Previous betas have reportedly seen the same issue, according to postings in our forum.

Update: Some have mentioned that moving the iOS date back will prevent it from happening, though that has other consequences so we don't recommend it.

Article Link: 'A New iOS Update is Now Available' Popping Up Repeatedly in iOS 14 Beta [Update]

 

[-BigMac-]

If I keep my screen on and phone unlocked, it doesn't pop up 🤣

Maybe its a ploy to keep beta testers testing. Non stop. Without breaks😂

 

[Squuiid]

We should just wait for the next update which might arrive in few hours.

They don't generally release updates on a Friday, as is common in most software development. Who wants to put out potential fires over a weekend.

 

[allanjim3]

I did the same and the frequency went from 1 notification every 60 seconds to maybe 1 per 60 MINUTES. Also, I’m a noob, so sorry if the images are TMI and the first two are in reverse order.

 

[troublador]

You can disagree as much as you like, but name me a company thats better and quicker than Apple at releasing software updates?!

I’ll wait...

Just because an update is released doesn't mean every single bug has been squashed. Even my dog is bright enough to know that.

I'll wait.

 

[Kabeyun]

They really should have some type of program to look for and fix these bugs before releasing the beta to people.

Nominated for Post of the Thread.

 

[Chris The Bipolarbear]

I keep getting it to

 

[CaptainNukko]

I would use the word irritation rather than annoyed to describe the message. If you are easily annoyed you probably should not be a beta tester since problems are what you are being asked to identify for them. That is what being a beta tester is. You find and identify issues and report them. If you are annoyed, you should probably go do something else.

 

[MauiPa]

I've been getting it too. I just tap it and it goes away. so annoying....NOT

 

[Miles Morgan]

I submitted a report under FB8838996. If anyone else has, post it and I’ll tag it in mine. Still shows recent similar reports as “none” but that takes a bit to update some times.

Mine is FB8854680

 

[windywalks]

Argh! This notification is killing me. Every single time I unlock the phone.

 

[Cor Kuijpers]

I thought it was just me lol!!! Wel now I know

 

[zilchfox]

Betas shouldn’t be installed on primary devices— I guess we can see just how many folks ignore that fact right here on MacRumors. =P

 

[reptarwilleatu]

They don't generally release updates on a Friday, as is common in most software development. Who wants to put out potential fires over a weekend.

not as common, but it happens on occasion

 

[antmit]

Incredibly annoying. Before seeing this post, thought it was just me. 😂 removed and reinstalled the beta profile multiple times.

I just did that too!

 

[NightFox]

i agree. with Apple One launching, it makes sense

If an iOS update is required for Apple One, I'd be very surprised that Apple would only release the update on the day the actual service launched.

 

[PBG4 Dude]

Wow, a Buggy Early Test Application has errors in its code. Who knew this was possible.

 

[Adam Henry]

this is so annoying its happening every time i pull down my notification window. i cant take this anymore literally thinking about selling this and going back to android.

 

[Alx0]

Bet the iPhone 12 doesn’t have this issue. Since Tim can’t throttle down the iPhones anymore, he’s starting these guerrilla tactics. Today, popups.

 

[jonnyb]

this is so annoying its happening every time i pull down my notification window. i cant take this anymore literally thinking about selling this and going back to android.

You are literally overreacting.

 

[jaknudsen]

To all the people saying: "It's a beta! Why all the whining?" If this can happen on the beta, it can happen on the general release. You should be supporting all the whining to Apple, not attacking it. Apple is bad enough already at squashing bugs.

I can't see anyone whining to Apple here. I of course support all whining to Apple about this, but that is done through other channels.

 

[HouseofG]

Betas shouldn’t be installed on primary devices— I guess we can see just how many folks ignore that fact right here on MacRumors. =P

Also, don't remove that tag from your mattress.

 

[rjjacobson]

I do notice that the message is more insistent now. Every time I open my iPad Pro, and often when I open a closed app as well. And at times just randomly as well but net effect is the pop up is getting worse, yeah not a big deal as many have pointed out you just close it and go on with what you are doing. The fact that it is happening more and more makes me think that the idea we missed a set update day might have validity. Just interesting but not the end of the world that some claim it is ;-). And as well pointed out for most of this it is happening on beta software and that is what happens if you do not like bugs don‘t do beta testing.

 

[mattopotamus]

Like others said, it’s out of control now. I get the error with almost everything I do. Switch apps, unlock phone, return to Home Screen.

 

[Mr Verses]

Bet the iPhone 12 doesn’t have this issue. Since Tim can’t throttle down the iPhones anymore, he’s starting these guerrilla tactics. Today, popups.

It does. I have the 12 Pro and it's happening.