iOS 13.5
Developer Release Date ― May 18, 2020
Public Release Date - May 20, 2020
Build Number ― 17F75
Darwin Kernel Version ― 19.5.0: Tue Apr 28 22:24:50 PDT 2020; root:xnu-6153.122.1~1
iOS 13.5 speeds up access to the passcode field on devices with Face ID when you are wearing a face mask and introduces the Exposure Notification API to support COVID-19 contact tracing apps from public health authorities. This update also introduces an option to control automatic prominence of video tiles on Group FaceTime calls and includes bug fixes and other improvements.
Face ID and Passcode
iOS 13.5 Beta 5 Release Notes
New Features & Changes
New Issues
Remaining Issues
Temporarily Removed
Additional Notes
Developer Release Date ― May 18, 2020
Public Release Date - May 20, 2020
Build Number ― 17F75
Darwin Kernel Version ― 19.5.0: Tue Apr 28 22:24:50 PDT 2020; root:xnu-6153.122.1~1
iOS 13.5 speeds up access to the passcode field on devices with Face ID when you are wearing a face mask and introduces the Exposure Notification API to support COVID-19 contact tracing apps from public health authorities. This update also introduces an option to control automatic prominence of video tiles on Group FaceTime calls and includes bug fixes and other improvements.
Face ID and Passcode
- Simplified unlock process for devices with Face ID when you are wearing a face mask
- Passcode field automatically presented after swiping up from the bottom of the Lock screen when you are wearing a face mask
- Also works when authenticating with the App Store, Apple Books, Apple Pay, iTunes, and other apps that support signing in with Face ID
- Exposure Notification API to support COVID-19 contact tracing apps from public health authorities
- Option to control automatic prominence on Group FaceTime calls so video tiles do not change size when a participant speaks
- Option to automatically share health and other essential information from your Medical ID with emergency services when you place an emergency call (US only)
- Fixes an issue where users may see a black screen when trying to play streaming video from some websites
- Addresses an issue in the share sheet where suggestions and actions may not load
iOS 13.5 Beta 5 Release Notes
New Features & Changes
New Issues
Remaining Issues
- Mail Sync issues with push notifications, but mail needing to be pulled when opening mail app - Since iOS13 Dev Beta 1
Temporarily Removed
Additional Notes
- Developers and testers can still report bugs using the hidden Feedback app by entering the following in Safari URL:
applefeedback://
- iOS Release Notes
- iOS Beta Release Notes
- Deleting built-in app can affect system functionalities and Settings app. To restore affected functionalities, download the deleted built-in app back to your device.
- Intel iPhone 11/Pro/Max/SE 2020: 1.06.00
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- Intel iPhone 7/7 Plus: 4.01.02
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