Apple Releases Second Betas of iOS 17.1 and iPadOS 17.1 to Public Beta Testers

[MacRumors]

Apple today seeded the second betas of upcoming iOS 17.1 and iPadOS 17.1 updates to public beta testers, allowing non-developers to try out the software ahead of its release. The second public iOS 17.1 and iPadOS 17.1 betas come a week after the release of the first betas.

Public beta testers can get the beta by opening up the Settings app, going to the Software Update section, tapping on the "Beta Updates" option, and toggling on the ‌iOS 17 or iPadOS 17‌ Public Beta. Signing up on Apple's beta testing website is required.

Apple added an option to favorite songs, albums, playlists, artists, and more, from within Apple Music and through the Now Playing widget.

AirDrop transfers can now be finished over the internet after being initiated, and when you activate the flashlight, there's an indicator in the Dynamic Island even if you don't have an iPhone 15 Pro or Pro Max. For more on what's new in the update, we have an iOS 17.1 beta 1 tidbits article.

Apple has also released a new beta of tvOS 17.1 with the same Apple Music changes, plus there is a second public beta of watchOS 10.1 available for public beta testers. watchOS 10.1 enables NameDrop on Apple Watch for sharing contact information with other Apple Watch and iPhone users over AirDrop.

Article Link: Apple Releases Second Betas of iOS 17.1 and iPadOS 17.1 to Public Beta Testers

 

[supremedesigner]

It's about time! BRING IT ON!

EDIT: For the future commenters, yes I can see the software update ready.

 

[Lvmyiphone]

when you are on silent mode vibration doesn't work on my 15 pro max I have mine set to just badge alerts on my 15PM tho my 14PM worked just fine lol I have done everything setup as new iPhone and changed and played with every setting you can think of.....

 

[switz]

Tried a reset? Power off, then upper volume, then lower volume, then right side button to power on.

 

[Kissmo1980]

So this version doesn't include the Journaling app?
Quite sad because I am using now DayOne and I would like to see if Apple has a different take on it.

 

[xgman]

and the hot phone fix released today? when does the beta line get that? seems a little backwards..

 

[melgross]

and the hot phone fix released today? when does the beta line get that? seems a little backwards..

You know, it’s kind of funny. Every time I see a minor security update (when I’m on a beta) and open my software update screen, it says that I’m up to date already. So I updated to 17.1.x. Does that gave this included? Who knows?

but I haven’t experienced the heat problem anyway and neither has my wife.

 

[sparkinstx]

Preparing Update...

 

[DoogH]

I wish I knew if this had the overheating fix.

 

[Robert.Walter]

Still didn’t fix the empty items list in find my.

I’ve got 8 AirTags that I see on my watch but with the last betas of 17.0 and Sonoma both lists disappeared.

 

[xgman]

I don't think it has the heat fix. By the way, casual use of the phone doesn't heat it up[ enough to be that noticeable. I think it mostly affects more intense type of use, although some have said even phone app or facetime heated up, so who know... I guess we'll get it next beta update.

 

[RevTEG]

Hmm, I’m still getting a weird “flashing” of the widgets going blank and reloading on my 2018 12.9 when I switch app pages and return to the first page of apps. It also happens when I return home from using an app. This started with the previous beta. I was hoping it would get resolved.

 

[Arad147]

Does this beta also include the fix for the overheating issue? I want to say yes? But just wanted to confirm. Thanks!

 

[xgman]

Does this beta also include the fix for the overheating issue? I want to say yes? But just wanted to confirm. Thanks!

I don't think so.

 

[Arad147]

I don't think so.

That seems a bit odd. The beta doesn’t have the public release fix?

 

[xgman]

no, the betas are on a different timeline. That's why the new ringtones were gone in the first 17.1 beta for the phone, then came back on the next one.

 

[Arad147]

no, the betas are on a different timeline. That's why the new ringtones were gone in the first 17.1 beta for the phone, then came back on the next one.

Got it. Thank you!