Apple Seeds Eighth Beta of iOS 10 to Developers and Public Beta Testers

[sbailey4]

Thanks for confirming that, Randy!

BTW they are the same builds just different version names.

 

[anshuvorty]

That's not new. That has to do with a insufficient power coming from the USB socket being used. A lot of laptops and lower amp chargers will cause an iPad to show that message. It doesn't mean that it's not getting power, just that it's not getting enough to really consider it as charging properly. (If you're seeing that on a device that didn't show it before, it's possible the threshold for that has changed slightly.)

It could be the threshold as the same is happening to my iPod Touch 6g which is also running the iOS 10 beta. I would like to posit that both devices displayed the charging icon when I plugged the devices into my laptop when the devices were running iOS 9....

 

[mr.bee]

Was it before possible to split screen the App Store, can't remember that.

 

[philfry]

I wonder if this beta is to fix the security holes that were fixed in 9.3.5. Does anyone know if that was fixed in beta 7?

 

[jonnysods]

Getting close kids!

 

[roncron]

Smooth update here (PB7). iPhone 6S Plus.

 

[djcerla]

Updated, all ok so far!

 

[anshuvorty]

That's not new. That has to do with a insufficient power coming from the USB socket being used. A lot of laptops and lower amp chargers will cause an iPad to show that message. It doesn't mean that it's not getting power, just that it's not getting enough to really consider it as charging properly. (If you're seeing that on a device that didn't show it before, it's possible the threshold for that has changed slightly.)

How do I fix this problem?

 

[Isamilis]

Improved in iMessage, while most of us (at least in my country), most of smartphone users already use Whatsapp and Line? That would be different, if iMessage run on Android.

Apple today seeded the eighth beta of iOS 10 to developers and and a seventh version to public beta testers for testing purposes, one week after releasing the seventh developer beta and more than two months after first unveiling the new operating system at its 2016 Worldwide Developers Conference.

iOS 10 beta 8 is available as an over-the-air download to those who installed the first seven betas or the beta configuration profile and it's available for direct download via Apple's Developer Center (developers only).

iOS 10 is a major iOS update with a ton of new features and design tweaks, including a new Lock screen experience with 3D Touch-enabled notifications, a more easily accessible camera, a redesigned Control Center, and a new widgets screen. According to Apple, iOS 10 is the company's biggest iOS update ever released.

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The Messages app in iOS 10 has been overhauled with features that include background animations, bubble effects, Digital Touch, handwritten notes, Tapback replies, predictive emoji, and a dedicated App Store, and Photos has gained new facial and object recognition capabilities along with a Memories feature for rediscovering forgotten moments.

iOS 10 is currently available to developers and public beta testers, with a full public release planned for the fall. iOS 10 beta 8 is likely to be the last update before the golden master version is released as Apple will need time to finalize the software before its public launch. For full details on iOS 10, make sure to check out our iOS 10 roundup.

Update: Many users appear to be running into an error when attempting to download the new beta, getting an "Unable to Check for Update" popup.

Article Link: Apple Seeds Eighth Beta of iOS 10 to Developers and Public Beta Testers

 

[C DM]

Getting close kids!

Closer and closer to iOS 10 beta 9.

 

[aj8690]

The build number has only changed by 1 compared to the previous developer beta. This is almost certainly a security patch and nothing else.

 

[jhfenton]

How do I fix this problem?

If there's a bug with the charge threshold testing, I presume Apple will fix it. (I certainly haven't ever seen it with an iPod Touch.)

In general, I just avoid plugging my iPad Air 2 into a low-amp charger. I have a four-USB outlet adapter by my nightstand. Two of the outlets are higher-amp, and I use those for my iPad and iPhone. Two are lower-amp, and I use those for my Apple Watch and whatever other assorted device I'm charging.

 

[Mlrollin91]

Closer and closer to iOS 8 beta 9.

Now you are just being silly!

 

[racingbull]

Ugh. 27mbs and still can't download over cellular...

I have been wondering as well... mah...

 

[jhfenton]

My impatience led to the update via IPSW breaking my iPad, at least until I can get it home. Updating through iTunes for Windows failed twice. And restoring to DB8 with the IPSW failed. I guess I can try restoring to 9.3.5, but my recent backups are under iOS 10.

My iPhone updated OTA and is fine.

 

[HajiDiRobertis]

Apps load lightning fast now on 6s.... sweet.

 

[UglyStuff]

Installing...

 

[newtestleper]

How do you expect Apple to use the screen real estate in the settings app eh? I'll donate to you if you come up with a better more efficient design for that specific part of the app.

Stop trying to pretend you're a designer.

By working on an iPadOS.

I am a designer, honey. Awkward.

 

[Chacocliff]

I also notice that the widgets are loading really fast now. The weather in the upper corner on the iPad used to take a few seconds to update, but is now almost instantaneously.

 

[T-Will]

Oopsie never mind.

Is this "confirm additional photos" new in the People album? I really appreciate the "undo" button too!

 

[hsotnicam8002]

The problem has gone and the download has been successful on my iPhone.

 

[Evildonkey]

Download took approx 2 min on wi-fi on 5S. Install taking about 5 minutes which seems longer than previous PB releases.
No sign of the unable to update error as mentioned in the main article (using Canadian server).
No "new" features etc. are readily apparent.
Happy downloading folks!

--Donkey

 

[xero9]

Is this "confirm additional photos" new in the People album? I really appreciate the "undo" button too!

Not sure when exactly it was added, but it's been there for a few betas!

 

[sbailey4]

Does anyone else get this error when they plug in their iOS devices into their computer when running the iOS 10 beta? This didn't happen at all when I was running the iOS 9 versions. What should I do? The only way the devices charge is when I plug it into a wall outlet.

That's not new. That has to do with a insufficient power coming from the USB socket being used. A lot of laptops and lower amp chargers will cause an iPad to show that message. It doesn't mean that it's not getting power, just that it's not getting enough to really consider it as charging properly. (If you're seeing that on a device that didn't show it before, it's possible the threshold for that has changed slightly.)

Interesting info. OP are you using a standard USB port or do you happen to have a USB 3 port available? Standard USB is 500mA whereas USB 3 is 900mA. Some laptops have a dedicated charge port as well that is like 1300-1500mA. All lower than the standard iPad charger outputs. (2100mA)

 

[anshuvorty]

If there's a bug with the charge threshold testing, I presume Apple will fix it. (I certainly haven't ever seen it with an iPod Touch.)

In general, I just avoid plugging my iPad Air 2 into a low-amp charger. I have a four-USB outlet adapter by my nightstand. Two of the outlets are higher-amp, and I use those for my iPad and iPhone. Two are lower-amp, and I use those for my Apple Watch and whatever other assorted device I'm charging.

Well. I hope they fix this issue before iOS 10 hits GM. I can't believe that I am the only one with this problem running the iOS 10 PB....