iOS 16.1 Beta 1 ― Bug Fixes, Changes, and Improvements

[gwhizkids]

This update is just not available to me on my iPad. I've been on the beta profile for a month. I'm on the previous iPadOS 16.1 beta. I've rebooted twice now. It still says I'm up to date.

I've never seen this happen before. Anyone else?

This is a developer beta. Are you on a developer beta profile?

 

[sorgo †]

I wasn't overly bothered by it being left out before, but it is nice to have the option there now.

haha same, I was just tired of feeling left out

 

[gwhizkids]

This seems to be the update that introduces Matter support / the new HomeKit architecture? Can anyone confirm whether there is an upgrade prompt visible in the Home app?

A poster in the 16.0 thread got that notice this morning before the update was available.

Sporadically, the Home app in iPadOS 16.1 is offering to upgrade the underlying HomeKit architecture in Home Settings > Software Update



Tapping ‘Learn More’ pops a new splash screen with further details:



Tapping Continue:



I only have one HomePod mini and it’s fully updated with the HomePod Beta Updates toggled both on and off so it seems Apple haven’t pushed the necessary HomePod beta update yet and the update prompt was pushed prematurely.

 

[H3LL5P4WN]

Idk why it would make a difference, I find updating new device without restoring backup (connecting to wi-fi and setting up as simplistically as possible), wiping, and then restoring backup (a backup of a device, optimally, also on latest beta) to be sufficient whenever I get a new device. No iTunes required for me; I always go over-the-air without so much as a hitch but your mileage may vary.

I do it all from the cloud as well, but I always found it to be a pain to have to sign in fully just to throw the beta profile on, reset it, restore it again, and then have to throw the beta profile back on.

 

[town3r]

I wasn't able to find a MacRumors version of this article but is this still present in iOS 16?

iOS 15 will let users easily update to a beta release when restoring a device from backup - 9to5Mac

iOS 15 and iPadOS 15 come with multiple new features, including SharePlay, a new Weather app, redesigned Safari, and more....

9to5mac.com

 

[sorgo †]

I do it all from the cloud as well, but I always found it to be a pain to have to sign in fully just to throw the beta profile on, reset it, restore it again, and then have to throw the beta profile back on.

Oh, haha, I don’t have that little problem since I don’t get my profiles from an ‘official’ source.. 🕵️‍♀️

 

[ttam110]

Clean energy charging option

 

[DeadKlau5]

Is the wobbling music player on the lock screen fixed when tapping on song cover to maximize or minimize it?

 

[ttam110]

Is the wobbling music player on the lock screen fixed when tapping on song cover to maximize or minimize it?

First thing I tested and sadly no 😕

 

[sorgo †]

Clean Energy Charging is the new Exposure Alerts 🤡

 

[lindros2]

I'm curious who will be updating to this beta while waiting for their new iPhone but I'll be holding off this till then.

thinking same thing.
Can't mess with it when I have an incoming phone.

 

[BriceApp]

Going back into Software Update gives an error to try again or cancel which kicks you out of the screen. Hopefully this is a server side issue or it could make updating to the next beta bothersome.

 

[Reeneman]

View attachment 2062405Clean energy charging option

Thanks apple for saving the world 🙌🏼

 

[dorkimoe]

Anyone found a merchant that actually is integrated into the packages thingy? Curious to see that in action.

 

[xxFoxtail]

Just curious if anyone else is getting errors checking for an update now. Might have to do the next week’s update with an ipsw.

 

[jambon]

Unable to Check for Updates - error message post-install.

 

[mariuskv]

Unable to Check for Updates - error message post-install.

Me to

 

[Dieseldk]

View attachment 2062405Clean energy charging option

Not showing for me, is it US only?

 

[rawriphone]

For me swiping right or left to the App Library does not get rid of Home Screen and Home Screen overlays.

 

[OhMyMy]

Bug:
1. Open an app from the App Library
2. Swipe up to go back to Home Screen
3. Search bar goes under the notch

13 Pro

 

[BriceApp]

Perspective Zoom is still missing. I have a feeling it might be gone for good.

 

[tristianh]

I do it all from the cloud as well, but I always found it to be a pain to have to sign in fully just to throw the beta profile on, reset it, restore it again, and then have to throw the beta profile back on.

It seems like they changed that process a bit. I upgraded a few weeks ago from a 12 (running the beta) to a 13 and before restoring from my previous update, I was prompted to install the beta on the 13. I didnt have to reset the new phone and everything went on like a normal restore.

 

[mariuskv]

Bug:
1. Open an app from the App Library
2. Swipe up to go back to Home Screen
3. Search bar goes under the notch

13 Pro

Works fine for me 13 p max

 

[BriceApp]

iPad and iPhone now ask for your PIN on device before taking an iTunes backup.

 

[OhMyMy]

Works fine for me 13 p max

I usually wait for a few hours before I force restart to kill any background processes after an update so will have to see if that fixes it. Or it could be a feature for the 13 Pro exclusively. Cuz it happens every time for me.

Have to see if anyone with a 13 Pro has better luck.