Apple Releases Second Beta of iOS 11.3 for Public Beta Testers With New Battery Health Feature

[Westside guy]

They have mentioned what devices are included, and not all iPhones were in the list nor any iPads:

"This feature applies to iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus, iPhone 6s, iPhone 6s Plus, iPhone SE, iPhone 7, and iPhone 7 Plus."

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT208387

Of course when a document is titled "iPhone Battery and Performance", I wouldn't expect it to mention iPads.

But that doesn't really address what I said. As far as I can tell, Apple hasn't explicitly stated that the performance management features are specific to iPhones - and really, why should they be? If this is a valid concern, shouldn't it apply equally to iPads?

It's certainly possible power management is part of an iPhone-specific code block, since there are obviously other differences between iOS on an iPhone and iOS on an iPad - but given Apple's previous refusal to mention this at all until they got caught, it's also conceivable this is an omission of convenience (why open a larger can of worms?).

 

[brianlbaker]

I had the battery in my 6S replaced in June 2017 (9 months of use) and according to the new battery health widget it's still at 100%.

My 6Plus is still at 92%​

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X - still 100%. Had it since launch day. I wireless charge it every night and usually have it charging in my car in order to use CarPlay. I expected worse.

6Plus, purchased new in May, 2015, Maximum Capacity 92%, Peak Performance Capacity states, "Your battery is currently supporting normal Peak performance", whatever that really means.

 

[mofoliar]

I've been ignoring the "update available" for 11.3 beta because I have read too many reports of wifi being broken (secured networks). Anyone found if that is fixed yet?

I had that issue with only 1 secure/saved network,just did forget this network!
Has not Disconnected since!

 

[JJW86]

I'm not seeing an update on my iPod touch, installed the first beta 2 weeks ago.

 

[Kiriko2]

Beta2 still hasn’t fixed the non-connecting Wi-fi on the iPad mini 2. Pretty useless without Wi-fi.

Only way to use the thing is setting up an unsecured guest network

 

[sbailey4]

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6Plus, purchased new in May, 2015, Maximum Capacity 92%, Peak Performance Capacity states, "Your battery is currently supporting normal Peak performance", whatever that really means.

That means throttling is turned off.

I'm not seeing an update on my iPod touch, installed the first beta 2 weeks ago.

According to the release notes:

• iOS 11.3 beta 2 doesn’t support iPod touch (6th generation). Support will be added in a future beta release

 

[Kiriko2]

I've been ignoring the "update available" for 11.3 beta because I have read too many reports of wifi being broken (secured networks). Anyone found if that is fixed yet?

iPhoneX is fine. iPad mini2 is still a no go on secured networks.

 

[JJW86]

That means throttling is turned off.

According to the release notes:

• iOS 11.3 beta 2 doesn’t support iPod touch (6th generation). Support will be added in a future beta release

well that explains it, thanks missed the release notes.

 

[ConfusedChris]

My hardly used 6s Plus is at 100%.
So now I will mine bitcoins for a few months and then get the battery replaced.

 

[sbailey4]

Of course when a document is titled "iPhone Battery and Performance", I wouldn't expect it to mention iPads.

But that doesn't really address what I said. As far as I can tell, Apple hasn't explicitly stated that the performance management features are specific to iPhones - and really, why should they be? If this is a valid concern, shouldn't it apply equally to iPads?

It's certainly possible power management is part of an iPhone-specific code block, since there are obviously other differences between iOS on an iPhone and iOS on an iPad - but given Apple's previous refusal to mention this at all until they got caught, it's also conceivable this is an omission of convenience (why open a larger can of worms?).

Ok but they actually have. In all the apology letters and documents they state this was done to specific devices as listed and noted the reason why. I will give you that they did not specifically say " This does NOT apply to iPad, iPad mini, iPad air, Air 2, Pro or any other model of iPad, iPhone 5s, 5, 5c, 4s and macbook, macbookpro, desktops, home speakers or any other iDevices other then the ones we mentioned". But one can assume it does only apply to the devices they specifically listed. Also do you really think if they were doing the same thing on iPads (with larger batteries) they would once again keep it under wraps after how this iPhone issue has blown up for them? Lawsuits, discounted batteries, phone swaps due to low stock, government investigations, bad PR, software code rewrite, rebates for battery replacements already done previously, ............. Yeah I sorta don't think so but that's just me. So I suppose you can disregard my previous post. (smiley face because the fire extinguisher emoji wont be available until later this year)

 

[randyman]

I bit the bullet this afternoon, and rolled back to 11.2.5. A real PITA and waste of time.

All is fine now, but Beta 1 screwed my iPad up in ways that aren't being widely discussed. Yes, the network hassles, but a meltdown of app licensing, loss of passwords, failure loops…

I know it’s a Beta, but man.

 

[sbailey4]

I bit the bullet this afternoon, and rolled back to 11.2.5. A real PITA and waste of time.

All is fine now, but Beta 1 screwed my iPad up in ways that aren't being widely discussed. Yes, the network hassles, but a meltdown of app licensing, loss of passwords, failure loops…

I know it’s a Beta, but man.

Why didn't you update to beta 2 first to see if it fixed things for you? Seems that would have been easier. And have not seen any of the issues you mention being reported other than the wifi deal which is said to have been fixed.

 

[berryd07]

Apple today released the second public beta of an upcoming iOS 11.3 update to its public beta testing group, one day after seeding the second beta to developers and two weeks after releasing the first public beta.

Beta testers who are members of Apple's beta testing program will receive the new iOS 11.3 beta update over-the-air after installing the proper certificate on an iOS device.

Those who want to join the beta testing program can sign up on Apple's beta testing website, which gives users access to iOS, macOS, and tvOS betas. iOS betas are not always stable and should not be installed on a primary device.

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iOS 11.3 is a significant update that introduces multiple new features like Messages on iCloud for storing your iMessages in iCloud, and ARKit 1.5, a new, upgraded version of ARKit that can more accurately map irregularly shaped surfaces and recognize and place virtual objects on vertical surfaces like walls.

Four new Animoji are available for the iPhone X (lion, skull, dragon, and bear), the Health app has a new Health Records feature where you can store your medical records, and AirPlay 2 features are available in both iOS 11.3 and tvOS 11.3.

Starting in iOS 11.3 beta 2, the update includes a new "Battery Health" feature that's designed to provide iOS users with more information about their batteries.

Battery Health offers details on maximum battery capacity and peak performance capability, and for devices with degraded batteries, it provides information on if and when a device is being throttled with performance management features. It also provides a way for customers who do have a device with a degraded battery to turn off performance management all together.

By default, iOS 11.3 disables performance management on the iPhone, and the feature is only re-enabled once a device experiences an unexpected shutdown.

Other new features in iOS 11.3 include an Apple News "For You" section that displays the top videos of the day, Advanced Mobile Location (AML) for sharing more accurate location data when placing an emergency call in a supported country, and a new Privacy icon that will show up whenever Apple asks you for info. iBooks has also had the "i" removed from its name, so it's just "Books" now, and in the App Store, you can sort app reviews by rating and date.

Business Chat, which will let you interface with businesses like Wells Fargo, Delta, Hilton and Lowe's right in the Messages app is coming when iOS 11.3 is released, and improvements to Apple Music will bring better support for music videos. Apple says iOS 11.3 will be released to the public in the spring.

Article Link: Apple Releases Second Beta of iOS 11.3 for Public Beta Testers With New Battery Health Feature

After installing my iMessage was signed out and can't sign back in, and can't send texts or iMessages and all messages disappeared. anyone else have issues?

 

[zeesix]

Installed the public beta today. Nearly 2 year old SE (waiting for a worthy refresh!), 92% max battery. Definitely feels snappier so far.

 

[hiker1]

6+ performs like a new phone. What a huge difference this made with throttling off.

 

[parkd1]

Please update the video for 11.3 beta 2. Thanks

 

[dhoughal]

Impressive! It's only just beta 2 and my 3 years old iPhone 6 feels almost as snappy as with iOS 10.

 

[RowdyYates]

After installing my iMessage was signed out and can't sign back in, and can't send texts or iMessages and all messages disappeared. anyone else have issues?

Yes, same issue.

 

[Rocko99991]

Yes, same issue.

Send bug report.

 

[bmark]

Apple should never throttle devices but apparently this is the new normal with them! I never thought Apple would resort to these desperate tactics but that’s how pathetic they have become. Never thought I would say Samsung is more transparent than Apple.

 

[EuroR32]

My 7 Plus that I've had since release day has 87% max capacity. Been putting off replacing the battery, but I definitely will be doing it soon.

 

[macking104]

Noticed under CERTIFICATE TRUST SETTINGS that the Trust Store Version on both my 10.5” Pro and Air2 is 0 (zero).
Have had an SSO Token expired error on a health plan website...