iOS 16.3 Beta 2 Features, Issues, Bugs Fixed & More

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Posted in News by Patricia on January 10, 2023

iOS 16.3 beta 2

Apple has seeded iOS 16.3 beta 2 build number 20D5035i for Developers. Public Beta will be available soon! Take a look at the new features, bugs fixed, known issues and more!

iOS 16.3 Beta 2 Issues

Known problems and new bugs are tracked here, along with available workarounds:

  • To be updated. (Contribute in the comments!)
  • Fact: Apple hasn’t published any Developer release notes for this version. You can check them out here.

iOS 16.3 Beta 2 Bugs Fixed

Issues reported in Beta 1 are listed below. Help us determine if they’ve been addressed or not:

  • 1. Games with ProMotion still stuttering. Reported by hzozo94. [Status: -]
  • 2. Volume Controls not working when screen is off during calls. An older iOS 16 bug that remains unfixed. [Status: -]
  • 3. iPhone crashing frequently after update for Crosgaard. [Status: -]
    Fix: Downgrade to iOS 16.2.
  • 4. App Store apps not downloading for Andy. [Status: -]
    Fix: Reinstall App Store.
  • 5. iPhone not vibrating when ringing or when receiving messages is an iOS 16.3 issue reported by Shayan.[Status: -]
    Fix: Reboot iPhone.
  • 6. WiFi greyed out in Settings for Rene on iPhone 12 Pro Max. [Status: -]
    Fix: Downgrade to iOS 16.2

iOS 16.3 Beta Features

Changes and improvements added in this version are added from

    Beta 1

  • 1. Physical Security Keys for Apple ID are now supported in Settings -> Apple ID -> Password & Security -> Add Security Keys.
    iOS 16.3 security keys
  • 2. How to handoff music to HomePod splash screen.

    Beta 2

  • 3. To be updated. (Contribute in the comments!)

iOS 16.3 Beta 2 Download

iOS 16.3 beta 2 download
This update is available, over-the-air in Settings -> General -> Software Update on iPhone 8 or later models that run the iOS 16 Developer Beta Profile.

Soon: This version will be available soon to Public Beta testers! To get it you have to enroll with the Apple Beta Software Program platform.

Tip: Never installed an iOS beta on your device? Here is a step-by-step guide!

Have you installed 16.3 beta 2 / iPadOS 16.3 beta 2 on iPhone or iPad? Help us depict changes and improvements! Don’t hesitate to mention bug fixes or new problems detected? Use the comments!

Related: Apple has also released macOS Ventura 13.2 beta 2 (22D5038i), watchOS 9.3 beta 2 (20S5637h) and tvOS 16.3 beta 2 (20K5637g)!


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