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Apple Preparing iOS 16.1.1 as Widespread Wi-Fi Bug Persists

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Apple is preparing an iOS 16.1.1 update for the iPhone to address bugs and issues experienced by users following the first major update to the iOS 16 operating system two weeks ago, including a persistent Wi-Fi bug that's been annoying iPhone customers.

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MacRumors in the past week has seen signs of devices running iOS 16.1.1 in our website analytics, indicating the update is under testing within Apple and could see a launch in the near future. While it's unclear what the update will include, it's possible it could fix a widespread and persistent Wi-Fi bug that has impacted users. The bug causes a user's iPhone to randomly disconnect from Wi-Fi when left on standby, such as overnight or in other situations.

Alongside the fix for the Wi-Fi bug, Apple could address long-standing complaints from users since iOS 16's launch in September, including reports of battery drain, slow Spotlight search, and laggy animations on iPhone 14 Pro models when swiping out of apps. For new features, iOS 16.1.1 could include Emergency SOS via Satellite for iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Pro models.

Bloomberg's Mark Gurman recently said in his Power On newsletter that Apple is likely to release Emergency SOS via Satellite via a dot-update to iOS 16 in November, which could turn out to be iOS 16.1.1. MacRumors has seen no sign of any other iOS 16.1.X update in our analytics at the time of writing. Apple has not yet provided specific information on when Emergency SOS via Satellite will be available to users beyond saying in November.

Apple is currently publicly testing iOS 16.2 and iPadOS 16.2 with developers and members of the public beta program. iOS 16.2 is slated to be launched in mid-December.

Article Link: Apple Preparing iOS 16.1.1 as Widespread Wi-Fi Bug Persists
 
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zorinlynx said:
I'm guessing this is only hitting some devices? Wifi's been solid on 16.1 since the update, both at home and work.
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My 13 Pro Max has been a disaster. Reset my network settings, even restored the phone. Haven’t updated my old XS Max and Wi-Fi is perfectly fine.

We don’t have a real unlimited data plan in Canada without getting throttled to dial up days, so being vigilant about constantly checking and restarting Wi-Fi or even the phone in some instances is crucial until they address this in an update.
 
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djbuddha said:
My 13 Pro Max has been a disaster. Reset my network settings, even restored the phone. Haven’t updated my old XS Max and Wi-Fi is perfectly fine.

We don’t have a real unlimited data plan in Canada without getting throttled to dial up days, so being vigilant about constantly checking and restarting Wi-Fi or even the phone in some instances is crucial until they address this in an update.
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Not just me!

My launch 13 PM - ever since iOS 16 came out - noticed that wifi sometimes drops out. It will just refuse to load anything in any app - and my phone tells me I don't have internet. I turn off WiFi and everything works perfectly. And I have WiFi assist on! Usually turning on WiFi works but sometimes I have to wait awhile for WiFi to kick back in.

Pre iOS 16 - WiFi was perfect on this device. Happens once or twice every other day.
 
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On my 14 Pro Max, I have had random overheating for no apparent reason since installing 16.1 (not gaming, just browsing web, random low intensity apps), hope 16.1.1 fixes this.
 
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Apple is preparing an iOS 16.1.1 update for the iPhone to address bugs and issues experienced by users following the first major update to the iOS 16 operating system two weeks ago, including a persistent Wi-Fi bug that's been annoying iPhone customers.
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Hope this bug fix release for Wi-Fi issues goes out in the next few days.
 
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An AirPods firmware update (or an iOS fix) to fix that “Replace battery…” error for the Pro 2s would be nice.
 
Ah wow didn't know so many people have been affected by this! I hope it resolves the issues people are facing. My iPhone 14 Pro Max has been running solid, no battery issues thankfully, no heating issues, and definitely haven't experienced the wi-fi issue. Hope it gets resolved asap so everyone can enjoy their devices!
 
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I’m a full believer that THE purpose of iOS updates is to intentionally break things that previously work, while throwing in a bone of questionable new features.
Then they spend the entire year slowly “fixing” all their “bugs” to keep people always coming back for more in hopes that their iPhone will work properly one day.

Likely Apple’s biggest nightmare is putting out a perfect version of iOS that doesn’t have any problems. Bad for business. Gotta keep the masses unsatisfied
 
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