Apple Seeds Release Candidate Version of tvOS 16.5 to Developers

[MacRumors]

Apple today seeded the release candidate version of an upcoming tvOS 16.5 update to developers for testing purposes, with the software coming a week after the launch of the fourth tvOS 16.5 beta.

Registered developers are able to download the tvOS 16.5 update by downloading a profile on the Apple TV using Xcode.

tvOS updates are usually minor, focusing on internal bug fixes and improvements rather than notable outward-facing changes. There is no word as of yet what's included in the tvOS 16.5 update, but we'll update this article if we find anything new.

Apple shares some information on tvOS releases in its tvOS support document, which is updated after each tvOS launch.

Though we don't often know what's new in tvOS during the beta testing process, we let MacRumors readers know when new updates are available so those who are developers can download it upon release.

Article Link: Apple Seeds Release Candidate Version of tvOS 16.5 to Developers

 

[bigpoppa]

Yay! Nothing but smooth for me.

 

[Realityck]

This update installed on all my ATV4K just fine.
tvOS 16.5 RC (20L562) - May 9, 2023

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• A shared administrator in a home is now able to pair and add Matter accessories. (106449382)

 

[zirosky]

Does anyone know if this update includes the Quick Media Switching Variable Refresh Rate (QMS VRR) feature that prevents blackouts when switching between different frame rates? I have been waiting for a few months now...

 

[Ant Cleall]

Does anyone know if this update includes the Quick Media Switching Variable Refresh Rate (QMS VRR) feature that prevents blackouts when switching between different frame rates? I have been waiting for a few months now...

You may want to watch this YouTube channe, as it gives a clear explanation of how the QMS VRR works with the ATV

 

[zirosky]

You may want to watch this YouTube channe, as it gives a clear explanation of how the QMS VRR works with the ATV

thank you!!

 

[johnnielse]

Does anyone know if this update includes the Quick Media Switching Variable Refresh Rate (QMS VRR) feature that prevents blackouts when switching between different frame rates? I have been waiting for a few months now...

It's been available for some time in an earlier tvOS update. Search Google.

 

[farleysmaster]

The last beta, fixed an issue for me with volume controls not working (not sure if it was via IR or HDMI, but nothing in the settings would fix it until iOS 16.5 beta)