iOS 18.1 Beta 1 ― Bug Fixes, Changes, and Improvements

[Banglazed]

iOS 18.1 Beta 1

Release Date ― July 29, 2024
Build Number ― 22B5007p (limited to iPhone 15 Pro/Pro Max and iPad Air/Pro with M1 or later)
Darwin Kernel Version ― 24.1.0: Mon Jul 15 21:19:27 PDT 2024; root:xnu-11215.0.165.502.1~1

iOS 18.1 Beta 1 Release Notes

Spoiler: iOS & iPadOS 18 Release Notes

The iOS & iPadOS 18 SDK provides support to develop apps for iPhone and iPad running iOS & iPadOS 18.1 beta. The SDK comes bundled with Xcode 16, available from the Mac App Store. For information on the compatibility requirements for Xcode 16, see Xcode 16 Release Notes.

General​

Notes​

• See the iOS & iPadOS 18 Beta 5 Release Notes for additional details about new features, resolved issues, known issues, and deprecations. (132606578)

Known Issues​

• Updating from iOS & iPadOS 18 beta 5 to iOS & iPadOS 18.1 beta 1 is not currently supported and will be available in a future iOS & iPadOS 18.1 beta. (133235636)

Apple Intelligence​

New Features​

• When using Apple Intelligence, the new Siri UI might fail to render full screen on large CarPlay displays. (131586542)

New Issues
Remaining Issues
Resolved Issues

Additional Notes

• Developers and testers can report bugs using the Feedback app. If you put your settings back on “None” for the betas, you can still open the app by entering the following URL in Safari:
  

  applefeedback://

• iOS 18 Preview
• iOS 18 Press Release
• iOS Beta Release Notes
• iOS Security Updates

Spoiler: GUIDE: How to install?

To get the beta over-the-air:

1. Enable Beta Updates (Settings > General > Software Updates > Beta Updates)
2. Make sure you’re signed into the right Apple Account
3. Select which beta you’d like to receive (public/developer beta)
4. Hit "Back" and pull down to refresh
5. Back up to a computer or to iCloud
6. Install the beta

If you no longer wish to receive beta updates:

1. Turn off the Beta Updates (you can also sign out of your Apple Account to reset this setting)
2. Wait for the next public release or follow the guide below to go back to a release build

Troubleshooting: If the beta doesn’t show up on your phone, try turning on airplane mode, then turning it back off, or restart your device.

How to install using a Mac?

1. You’ll need the Xcode beta itself or a MobileDevice.pkg somebody extracted from the beta (click with two fingers or control-click), then choose Show Package Contents. Go to Contents/Resources/Packages. - this will work on older Macs that do not support the latest macOS or Xcode betas)
2. Back up to your Mac or to iCloud in case you need to go back to another version
3. Hold down Option, then click on ‘Check for Update’/‘Restore iPhone...’ and select the IPSW file you downloaded from the Apple Developer site. Note: You must be connected to the internet to complete the restore.
4. Enter your iPhone passcode if you’re prompted to do so.

Notes/Tips:

• Always keep a backup in case you need to restore your phone
• Restoring wipes your settings and all data on your iPhone
• You only need to reinstall MobileDevice.pkg if your Mac stops recognizing your iPhone
• There is no MobileDevice.pkg equivalent to iTunes for PC which would require a new iTunes to support new/beta iOS
• Upgrading to a newer iPhone? You can update using your Mac before setting up the phone

Spoiler: Modem Firmware

• iPhone 15 series: 2.15.01
• iPhone 14 series: 3.02.03
• iPhone 13 series and iPhone SE (3rd gen): 4.01.02
• iPhone 12 series: 4.50.06
• iPhone 11 series, iPhone SE (2nd gen) and iPad Air (Cellular, 4th gen): 5.50.00
• iPhone XS, XS Max and XR: 6.50.02

Spoiler: Carrier Version

Australia

• Optus - 51.0
• Telstra - 55.0
• Vodafone AU - 58.5.13

Belgium

• BASE - 33.0
• Orange B - 58
• Proximus - 45.0
• Telenet - 58.5.11

Brazil (updated 18.1b1)

• Claro Brasil - 58.5.13
• Vivo - 58.5.11
• TIM -
• Oi -

Canada

• Bell - 58.0
• Fido - 56.0
• Fizz - 53.0
• Freedom/Shaw Mobile - 54.8.6
• Mint Mobile - 58.0
• Public Mobile - 54.8.4
• Rogers - 58.5.15
• Telus - 54.8.8
• Videotron - 53.0
• Virgin Mobile - 50.0

Denmark

• 3 DK - 46.7.11
• TDC 58.0
• Telia 58.0

Finland

• DNA - 58.5.7

France

• Bouygues Telecom - 40.0
• Orange France - 58.0
• SFR -

Germany

• Vodafone.de - 58.0
• Telekom.de - 58.5.15
• O2-DE - 58.0

Greece:

• Cosmote - 38.0

Guatemala

• TIGO GT - 49.0

India

• Airtel - 58.5.18
• Jio - 58.5.18 (iPhone) and 58.5.18 (iPad)
• Vi India (Vodafone Idea) - 58.5

Ireland

• Eir - 33.5
• Vodafone IE - 38.0

Mexico

• AT&T - 57.0
• Telcel - 57.6

Morocco

• Orange - 50.0

Netherlands

• KPN - 58.1
• Vodafone NL - 45.0
• Odido -

Poland

• T-Mobile -
• Orange - 49.6.3 (Voice & SMS)
• Play - 31.0

Portugal

• Vodafone P - 40.0

Romania

• Orange RO - 55.0

Slovakia

• Orange SK - 57.6

Southeast Asia

• Singapore Singtel -
• Philippines Globe - 58.0
• Philippines Globe (iPad) - 38.0
• Philippines Smart - 58.0
• Thailand AIS - 53.0
• Thailand DTAC - 53.0
• Malaysia Umobile - 33.0
• Malaysia Maxis -33.0
• Malaysia Digi -
• Malaysia celcom -
• Hong Kong - 32.0
• Taiwan -

Spain

• Orange ES - 58.5.15
• DIGI ES - 54.8.4
• Vodafone ES - 54.8.8
• Movistar - 58.0

Sweden

• Comviq -
• Tre - 31.0

Switzerland

• Salt - 58.0
• Sunrise - 57.0
• Swisscom - 58.0

Turkey

• Turkcell (Lifecell) - 36.5.5
• Vodafone TR - 32.0
• Turk Telekom - 32.0

United Kingdom

• EE - 58.5.16
• BT-UK (EE MVNO)-
• Three - 58.5.5
• iD Mobile (Three MVNO) - 58.5.8
• O2-UK -
• Giffgaff (O2 MVNO) -
• Sky (O2 MVNO) -
• Vodafone UK -
• Virgin Mobile (EE MVNO) -
• Lebara (Vodafone MVNO) -

United States

• AT&T - 58.0
• Boost - 57.0
• Cricket - 58.0
• FirstNet - 55.0
• FirstNet (iPad) - 41.7.6
• Metro (TMO MVNO) - 58.5.9
• Spectrum (VZW MVNO) - 58.0
• T-Mobile - 58.7.1
• TracFone/Straight Talk/Walmart Family Mobile - 58.0
• U.S. Cellular - 46.7.24
• Ultra/Mint Mobile (TMO MVNO) - 58.0
• Verizon - 58.6.2
• Visible (VZW MVNO) - 51.0.1
• Xfinity Mobile - 57.6.1

Other

• Docomo - 32.5.10
• AlwaysOnline -

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[murad_fourth]

Thank you @Banglazed.

 

[thatJohann]

This will probably be a bug-ridden, battery-draining monstrosity but here for the comments

 

[Tokenfreak]

Downloading now...

 

[IslesFan]

Any word if the cellular issues are resolved?

 

[adrianlondon]

I asked iOS 18.0 Siri if I should upgrade to iOS 18.1 and she didn't know.

 

[mcvaughan]

Any word if the cellular issues are resolved?

No cellular firmware update.

 

[IslesFan]

No cellular firmware update.

And it's a p build, ouch.

 

[Cchase88754321]

Joined the Apple Intelligence Waitlist!

 

[Banglazed]

IPSW is up now

 

[upandown]

I have a 14 Pro.. probably better to stay with 18.0 for stability? If I update to 18.1 can I downgrade to 18.0?

 

[bamf-hacker]

I have a 14 Pro.. probably better to stay with 18.0 for stability? If I update to 18.1 can I downgrade to 18.0?

You cant install it

Only for the 15 Pro and 15 Pro Max

 

[Premium1]

This will probably be a bug-ridden, battery-draining monstrosity but here for the comments

I like living on the edge lol.

 

[SpecMode]

I have a 14 Pro.. probably better to stay with 18.0 for stability? If I update to 18.1 can I downgrade to 18.0?

18.1 betas are (as of today) only available for iPhone 15 Pro/Pro Max or iPads with M1 or later.

 

[cflasche]

I wonder how long it will take for the waitlist to be gone through until we actually get Apple Intelligence features. I would assume pretty soon, since they released the iOS 18.1 beta. Because why would they release the beta now and say not turn on the Apple Intelligence features for a few weeks.

 

[s2mike]

Joined the waitlist and 3 min later I’m in!

 

[upandown]

18.1 betas are (as of today) only available for iPhone 15 Pro/Pro Max or iPads with M1 or later.

Oops I missed that. Thank you

 

[Cchase88754321]

Joined the waitlist and 3 min later I’m in!

Lucky! Did you get a push notification or did you just check?

 

[H3LL5P4WN]

Never even had to look at a waitlist.

This is exciting and terrifying at the same time. lol

Edit: Ooooooh. The waitlist isn’t for 18.1 but for the Apple Intelligence portion.

 

[ttam110]

updated Emoji picker is back

 

[Cchase88754321]

Just noticed “Support for processing is downloading”!

 

[s2mike]

Lucky! Did you get a push notification or did you just check?

Got a push notification

 

[GoldenChild]

That was the fastest waitlist ever. Just got in

 

[mavere]

I have a 14 Pro.. probably better to stay with 18.0 for stability? If I update to 18.1 can I downgrade to 18.0?

Do it, you know you want to, don't be weak.

 

[GoldenChild]

Anyone else get off waitlist already? Let’s go