Warning: iOS 16.1 Beta Breaking GPS on iPhone 14 Pro Models

[MacRumors]

iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max owners should be aware that the iOS 16.1 beta is preventing the GPS from working properly on the devices for many users. Anyone who relies on location tracking should avoid the beta for now.

Bugs are common with beta software, but this issue affects a core function of the iPhone, prompting us to share this warning. iPhone 14 Pro users who already installed the iOS 16.1 beta will have to downgrade to iOS 16.0.1 or wait until a later iOS 16.1 beta fixes the issue in order to restore GPS functionality. A cause of the bug is unclear.

Like the Apple Watch Ultra, iPhone 14 Pro models feature dual-frequency GPS support. This means the iPhones can receive signals from GPS satellites operating on both the legacy L1 frequency and the higher-power L5 frequency, which can better travel through obstacles like buildings and trees. A combination of the two signals should lead to improved location accuracy in mapping apps and more.

The standard iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus do not have dual-frequency GPS support.

Article Link: Warning: iOS 16.1 Beta Breaking GPS on iPhone 14 Pro Models

 

[Fraserh02]

iOS 16.0 - Bug for activating. IOS 16.0.1 (day one update required), IOS update 16.0.2 to resolve the vibration camera issue. IOS 16.1 bug… not a great start.

 

[UltimateSyn]

iOS 16.0 - Bug for activating. IOS 16.0.1 (day one update required). IOS 16.1 bug… not a great start.

It’s a beta.

 

[XXPP]

14 PRO 6.1 Here. Zero Problems.

 

[Mquintas]

How do you restore from 16.1 to 16.01

 

[no_idea]

The more knobs you add to a Swiss Army knife, the more things are prone to break

 

[GDF]

Glad OP posted this, as my iPhone 14 Pro on 16.1 is definitely experiencing this. Major bummer! Sure Apple will fix quickly.

 

[MrGimper]

Glad OP posted this, as my iPhone 14 Pro on 16.1 is definitely experiencing this. Major bummer! Sure Apple will fix quickly.

Not necessarily. May be fixed at the next beta which may be ~2 weeks away

 

[SSD-GUY]

Dat JIRA board gonna be looking wild.

 

[Apple Mac Daz]

WhatsApp is broken as well sending photos results instant crash

 

[MrRom92]

After having the most unstable iOS experience of my life with the ENTIRE 16 beta cycle on my 11 Pro Max, even as far as still having several severe system crashes on the RC/final build, I think I am staying away from all iOS betas for the foreseeable future!!

I’m on my 14 Pro Max now (updated and then fully restored in iTunes to 16.0.1 before setting up and restoring my backup) and though it’s only been a day, things seem to be pretty good for the time being.

 

[gigapocket1]

iOS 16 honestly is one the most stable releases in recent memories. There’s a few clunky design decisions but as far as stability. No complaints

 

[rgwebb]

iOS 16.0 - Bug for activating. IOS 16.0.1 (day one update required). IOS 16.1 bug… not a great start.

It’s a beta

 

[CodeSpyder]

This is why betas should not be used on one's personal devices. Of course, that won't stop folks from doing so.

 

[Velin]

So, waiting for 16.2 before a clean install?

 

[spartan1967]

Problems with iMessage & FaceTime as well. Meanwhile, 15.7 is rock solid for the 13.

 

[PsykX]

This is why I'm off the beta cycles now that iOS 16 is released, but iOS 16.1 Beta 2 will most likely fix it.

 

[sorgo †]

This is why I'm off the beta cycles now that iOS 16 is released, but iOS 16.1 Beta 2 will most likely fix it.

You’ll be back, honey 😌💅

 

[neuropsychguy]

iOS 16 honestly is one the most stable releases in recent memories. There’s a few clunky design decisions but as far as stability. No complaints

I agree. It's been extremely stable for me on an iPhone 13 Pro. I haven't run into any app bugs either and I've tried dozens this week since the upgrade.

 

[bmustaf]

Oh great, the “but it’s a beta” crowd again.

Betas are actually for devs to build and test apps before release. This is a pretty big impediment for testing GPS functionality as it’s one of the things that you can’t test well in the simulator, or down level versions if you’re developing against the newer APIs.

 

[NT1440]

So, waiting for 16.2 before a clean install?

No, maybe wait for the actual 16.1 release before installing it instead of the Beta. Apple is not going to release 16.1 with this bug to the public.

 

[neuropsychguy]

You’ll be back, honey 😌💅

I used to do iOS betas some years back but stopped and never came back to the betas. I can wait until the full releases.

 

[ohthehorror]

Queue the Apple apologists.

 

[rgwebb]

Oh great, the “but it’s a beta” crowd again.

Betas are actually for devs to build and test apps before release. This is a pretty big impediment for testing GPS functionality as it’s one of the things that you can’t test well in the simulator, or down level versions if you’re developing against the newer APIs.

Individual developers or software shops with any level of maturity are not going to get sidelined by software regressions in a beta.

 

[w5jck]

The more knobs you add to a Swiss Army knife, the more things are prone to break

The more morons you hire as programmers and managers, the more crap you get in the OS.