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Posted in News by Patricia on September 12, 2022
iOS 16 update
Apple has just released iOS 16 build number 20A362 to the public. Yes, there are dozens of new features and changes that enhance the functionality of your iPhone! What about bugs though? Check out all the problems reported so far, and use the workarounds to fix these early issues.
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iOS 16 Problems
Check out a list with the most common iOS 16 issues. If available, workarounds are also provided:
- 1. iOS 16 update stuck on requested, downloading or preparing.
Fix: Delete the update file in Settings -> General -> iPhone Storage and start over. - 2. Cannot Verify AirPods popup shown for genuine AirPods.
Fix: Un-pair and re-pair AirPods as shown here. - 3. WiFi not working properly, frequently connecting and disconnecting, no traffic although Wi-Fi icon is displayed in the status bar.
Fix: Open Settings -> WiFi and connection will resume. This is only temporary though. Another workaround implies enabling Wi-Fi Assist in Settings -> Cellular -> WiFi Assist (at the bottom of the screen) - 4. Search field missing in the Emoji Lock Screen editor.
- 5. American Express cards might have to be removed and re-added to Wallet app as described here.
- 6. Remind Me messages won’t show at the top of the messages list in Mail, unless the email list is refreshed.
Workaround: Restart Mail app. - 7. To be updated. (Contribute in the comments!)
iOS 16 Update Not Available?
If your iPhone is compatible, the update should be available, over-the-air, in Settings -> General -> Software Update.
However, if the new release isn’t showing up try the following fixes:
- 1. Restart iPhone – Perform a force restart and try again.
- 2. Remove iOS 16 Beta Profile – If you tested iOS 16 during the summer, you have to delete the iOS 16 Configuration profile to get back to the public updates. Do it in Settings -> General -> VPN & Device Management.
- 3. Check Current Build Number – If your iPhone is running the Release Candidate, you won’t see any new update, because the public iOS 16 version has the same build number. Check the current version on your iPhone in Settings -> General -> About -> iOS Version.
iOS 16 Bugs Fixed
Common issues reported during the beta versions and fixed in this public release are listed below:
- To be updated!
Tip: For more details you can also check the iOS 16 Developer release notes.
iOS 16 Features
iOS 16 release notes
This update is packed with new features and enhancements. Here are some of the most important ones:
- Personalized Lock Screen – Add widgets, customize style, color and fonts, numerous wallpaper options, link focus to Lock Screen and more.
- Unsend, Unread & Edit Messages – Much awaited new functionality for the iMessages system allows you to undo send, mark texts as unread to review them later and edit sent messages.
- Mail gets Undo Send, Scheduled Send, Remind Me features and much more
- Much More: To check out all iOS 16 features please read our extended review available here.
Fact: If you encounter problems with a new feature please share the issue in the comments. We will try to replicate and provide a workaround asap.
Should I Update?
The beta testing versions have been quite stable and did not show any major bugs that are left to be patched in the later versions.
However, considering that this is a huge release, new issues not detected in the testing stages, might surface. If you’re happy with your current iOS 15 version we recommend you to wait it out a couple of days.
Check back to this article before you plan to upgrade, because we’re updating several times a day with bugs reported by readers in the comments and via our bug report form.
Have you installed iOS 16 on your iPhone? What’s your feedback? Do you encounter any issues that aren’t mentioned in this article? Share your feedback in the comments and we will try to provide a fix as soon as possible.
Related: Apple has also released watchOS 9 (20R361), tvOS 16 (20J373), iOS 15.7 (19H12), iPadOS 15.7 (19H12), macOS 12.6 (21G115).