Looks like alpha not beta. Some time ago this also was with android 14 or 13. But sadly apple in last years went downhill in software development.
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Apple Pulls iOS 17.3 Beta 2 Due to Boot Loop Issue
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No. It’s not because there’s a (major) bug in a software version it should be labeled alpha instead of beta. That has nothing to do with it.
Also, there’s no data backing up the claim that Apple has more incidents like this compared to their earlier years.
Apple used to be way more strict about who could run their test versions. Now, everybody can and apparently everybody is. Because 17.3 brings so many amazing new features you have to have now?
Had a bootloop with iOS 17.2.1 too. After the initial update to 17.2.1 everything worked fine until I turned off the phone. After turning it on again it went in a permanent bootloop; had to erase and do a restore from iCloud.
Considering 17.3 is not out and only in beta that’d be redundant and really it’s not necessary.Now that we got this out of the way we won't have to worry about something like this happening for the rest of the year.
Shouldn't these graphics really be "17.3b"?
I was seconds away from downloading this mess when I saw the story here. Thank you Mac Rumors for saving my sanity and my phone!
They are doing good in a lot of ways, just their (software) QC has been lackluster, to say the least.
Try that. That’s what I use.
Wonder if Microsoft's "The Customers are Our QA Department (Since We Laid Them All Off)" development program would have caught it?
Another reason I don't update automatically when given a choice, but read the news often enough not to be caught out.
Another reason I don't update automatically when given a choice, but read the news often enough not to be caught out.
I'm actually glad they found an issue with backboardd and the Back Tap Launcher. Whether they introduced the bug on accident or changed something else that caused an issue, they found it and pulled it within a few hours or so. This is good.
This kind of testing is literally part of QC. It was not publicly released.
I don’t remember exactly but basically “make me a cereal called Apple boot loops in the style of Froot Loops.” I tried to refine it but it got worse every time. I find the first try is usually its best, it just gets weirder after that.
Once I asked it to put Tim Cook’s face on the box. That was…creepy.
Thanks, that seems to be the best one. Would be nice if they would do individual ones for each OS.
Not me. I love my new iPhone and new iOS. Some bugs, but nothing affecting my productivity.
Exactly this. While I was lucky not to have an issue (install went fine), I know the risks of running a beta on my main device. With that said, I have been doing it for the last 6-7 years without any major flaws.
They could start by searching in the forums, like this one..
But usually, Developers get the releases first, not the general public.
No, that's farming out basic responsibility. A boot loop should have never gotten out the door. Beta testing is to find minor bugs and user experience reactions...
This is what I use as well. It's usually right on the money, time wise, as to when the RSS message comes in along with the actual release itself.
Last I heard they rotate people from project to project like a merry-go-round. There is no consistent strategy, except what will make money this month.
Was just the developer Beta affected or also the public beta?
Making sure participant‘s devices aren’t bricked/the software can’t disable a phone is part of QC and that obviously didn’t happen before it was released, otherwise it wouldn’t have been pulled. Public beta testing is done for the large feedback pool, not to edge out bricking scenarios.
Couldn't remember if I had it on but did a search under settings and guess what - it doesn't show up. I did find it but I guess somewhat of a bug that it doesn't show up when you search settings....
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