iOS 16.1.1 Issues, Problems And Bugs Fixed (Build 20B101)
Last updated on December 5th, 2022 at 04:41 am
Posted in News, Reviews by Patricia on November 9, 2022Apple has released iOS 16.1.1 build number 20B101 for iPhone 8 and later. It’s a minor but very important update that brings bug fixes and security improvements. Check out all the changes including new issues and problems that remain unfixed in this version!
iOS 16.1.1 Issues
Before updating, check out the new bugs or old problems that remained unfixed, together with available workarounds:
Update: Apple has released iOS 16.1.2 with improvements and bug fixes. Please let us know if the issues reported below are still occurring in the new version!
- 1. WiFi keeps disconnecting frequently problem is still present! Confirmed by Ahmad.
Workaround: Please tweak this setting for a temporary fix! - 2. Alarm widget lock screen bug doesn’t appear to be fixed either. More details here.
- 3. Safari not loading websites properly?
Workaround: Force quit Safari and re-open. - 4. Screen turns black during calls and stays like this until the call ends. Buttons or taps not working. Reported by Menon, Chayan and Anupam.
Workaround: Use speakerphone during calls. - 5. iPhone overheating when watching YouTube live streams in Picture-in-Picture mode. Reported by Coolgeek71.
- 6. 5G badge missing from cellular signal info in the status bar? Reported by MrLonely_.
- 7. ‘An update is required to use mobile data on this iPhone’ error after iOS 16.1.1 update. Reported by Yusuf.
Fix: Go to Settings -> General -> About and scroll to the carrier section. Does an update from your carrier pop up? Install it. - 8. Mobile data not working when iPhone switches from Wifi to cellular. Reported by cezar.
Fix: Restart iPhone or switch to 4G connectivity. More details here. - 9. iPhone overheating after iOS 16.1.1 update. Reported by Florin.
Workaround: Downgrade to iOS 15 as shown here. - 10. Games stuttering issue continues. iPhone can not even maintain stable 60 frames per second. Confirmed by Carl.
Workaround: Downgrade to iOS 15. - 11. Facebook Messenger missing new messages after update for Carol and Michael.
Fix: Offload and reinstall Facebook as shown here. - 12. Battery draining very fast after iOS 16.1.1 update for Shika, Alyssa, Christine, Chris, Danielle.
- 13. Step count data missing in Health for AZ.
- 14. Screen freezing, unresponsive after iOS 16.1.1 update for Felix.
Temporary fix: Force restart iPhone - 15. iPhone keeps rebooting every few minutes for noora, Prerna and Arvid.
Fix: A detailed article is available here. - 16. Mail not showing all new emails on iPhone, although they show up on Mac. Reported by Amalia.
- 17. Phone app red badge not showing a number and won’t go away for Julia.
Fix: This issue is unfixed since earlier iOS 16 version. It’s related to Voicemail messages. More info here. - 18. Phone calls ending unexpectedly for Margaret.
- 19. Delete messages option missing in Messages for Lisa.
- 20. Payment & Shipping setting in Settings -> Apple ID opens Apple Music when accessed. Reported by Stel.
Workaround: Access Payment Method setting via Media & Purchases as shown here. - 21. Facebook posting not working after iOS 16.1.1 update for Charlene.
- 22. Raise to wake and tap to wake not working. Reported by shijo.
Workaround: Use the Side button to wake your device. - 23. Weather not updating in a timely manner. Forecast refresh lags for over 10 seconds. Reported by Isa
Fix: Reainstall Weather app and tweak Location Access settings as shown here. - 24. Touch issues on iPhone, inaccurate typing and swipes not registering for Vikki.
Workaround: This problem has been reported in previous iOS 16 versions for device’s with aftermarket screen replacements. Use Touch Accommodations to fix. - 25. iPhone not charging or charging very slow after iOS 16.1.1 update for Danielle.
Workaround: Turn off device while charging. - 26. Announce Notifications missing in Settings -> Siri for Shelly (iPhone SE)
- 27. Screen recording not working after iOS 16.1.1 update for Callee.
Potential fix: Force restart iPhone. - 28. Quicktime screen recording with iPhone as source not working anymore for Manuel.
- 29. iPhone charging very slow is an iOS 16.1.1 problem experienced by several readers: Michael (iPhone 12), David, Martin and Nyasha (iPhone 13 Pro).
Workarounds: Use MagSafe wireless charging if available, or turn Off your device while charging. More info here. - 30. Siri unable to search Contacts is an iOS 16.1.1 issue reported by jayleswo.
- 31. Books crashes unexpectedly for Mark.
Fix: Offload and reinstall app in Settings -> General -> iPhone Storage -> Books. - 32. Ringtones and alerts not ringing anymore after update for Michelle.
- 33. Messages sent twice for Dee. The first one in a green bubble (regular text), the second one in a blue one (iMessage) although the recipients have iPhones.
- 34. Memo app crashes when opening, an iOS 16.1.1 issue reported by Libby.
- 35. Notes typing slow, with a 3-5 seconds delay or not typing at all for Nick
Workaround: Turn Wi-Fi off, force quit other apps. - 36. iCloud Mail folders not available. It an iOS 16.1.1 problem reported by Patricia W. Are you also experiencing the same?
- 37. Voicemail transcription not working has been reported by Pauline.
Fix: A dedicated article for this issue is available here. - 38. Calls breaking up constantly is a glitch experienced by Katherine. Are you experiencing the same?
Fix: Clean install iOS 16.1.1. - 39. Apps not downloading in the App Store after this update for Andrea. Getting ‘payment not completed’ error.
Fix: Sign out and sign back into your Apple ID. - 40. Red sun in Weather app forecast is an iOS 16.1.1 bug mentioned by Bob.
Fix: Disable Increase Contrast setting. A detailed article is available here. - 41. Airprint not working for Amy or working with issues for Gabriel.
Fix: We’ve published a dedicated article for this issue over here. - 42. Audio stops working unexpectedly on iPhone for Ashley. Are you experiencing the same? Report it in the comments.
- 43. Contacts messed up is an iOS 16.1.1 issue reported by Whitney. Names associated to wrong numbers and vice-versa.
- 44. Huge clock on Lock Screen is disliked by many iPhone users. This is intended behavior and not a bug.
Tip: You can make it less obtrusive by applying these tricks. - 45. Cannot send mail error pops up for Grace and Eugenia when trying to send email messages on iPhone.
Fix: Reinstall Mail app.| Workaround: Turn off Undo send. More details available here. - 46. Deleting contacts causes conversations and profiles to delete too. Reported by Michelle.
- 47. Time switching back an hour multiple times is an iOS 16.1.1 problem reported by Dorothy.
Workaround: This might not be an iOS problem after all as reported here. Turn Off Set Automatically for time zone. - 48. iPhone not showing AM/PM format for Ted after iOS 16.1.1 update. Are you experiencing the same?
Workaround: Turn off 24-Hour Time format and Set Automatically for time zone. - 49. Cannot add Yahoo email account to Mail app, an iOS 16.1.1 problem experienced by Amy. Are you experiencing the same?
- 50.Rouvy mobile cycling app stuck in portrait mode since the 16.1.1 update. Reported by Janine.
Fix: A fix has to be most likely provided by the app developer via an update in the App Store. - 51. To be updated! (Contribute in the comments!)
iOS 16.1.1 Update
This release is available, over-the-air, in Settings -> General -> Software Update.
Tap Download and Install, provide iPhone Passcode and follow the on-screen prompts.
Tip: Be patient until the update is requested, downloaded, prepared, verified and installed on your iPhone!
iOS 16.1.1 Bugs Fixed
According to Apple this release comes with bug fixes, but no specific details are provided.
We’re testing the iOS 16.1 bugs out and will update this section with the ones that have been fixed.
- 1. Wallpaper turns black on Home and Lock Screen. (Status: Not fixed.)
Workaround: Add a new Lock Screen as shown here. - 2. CarPlay not working since iOS 16.1 update. More details here. (Status: Not fixed!)
- 3. iPhone Black screen , device unresponsive since iOS 16 update. More details here. (Status: Not fixed). Confirmed by Sally.
- 4. To be updated! (Contribute in the comments!)
Fact: For more details you can also check Apple’s Developer release notes.
iOS 16.1.1 Security Fixes
According to Apple this update brings two security fixes that address the following vulnerability:
“A remote user may be able to cause unexpected app termination or arbitrary code execution.”
More: For more details please read Apple’s security content of this release.
Have you installed iOS 16.1.1 on iPhone? Do you notice any changes not mentioned in this article? What about other bugs fixed or new issues? Share your feedback in the comments!
Related: Apple has also rolled out iPadOS 16.1.1 (20B101) and macOS 13.0.1 (22A400).
I have an aftermarket screen on my iPhone X, I updated it from iOS 14 straight up to iOS 16.1 but it Ghost touched and it felt really laggy making the phone UNUSABLE. Thankfully I was able to downgrade back to IOS 15.7 when it was still signed.
I was wondering if the issue has been fixed for after market screen on IOS 16.1.1? or has apple completely killed after market screen for IOS 16?
Thanks for the feedback. We had lots of users reporting this issue but they faded away in iOS 16.1 so we assumed that the issue has been ironed out.
There seem to be only isolated cases. I apologize if I’m mistaking but we haven’t seen any similar reports for iOS 16.1.1 yet.
You can update and try it out. Downgrading to iOS 15 still works if you apply this sequence:
https://www.iphonetricks.org/downgrade-ios-16-1-to-15-7-1-how-to-guide/
The issue is still the same after latest update 16.1.1, my Home Screen keeps going Black – the only way to fix it is turning it off then on again! Very frustrating and seems to be getting worse/less time between turning it off/on and loosing Home Screen picture to a Black screen! Come on Apple..,,,,
If you have the picture saved on some other device, send it again to your iPhone and set it as a Home Screen wallpaper using the fresh downloaded file. It should work.
I do not have another device with picture.. what else can I do ?
Create a new Lock Screen with some other pictures and keep this one idle until Apple issues a software update with a fix.
Hello I haven’t install the update yet but I wanna ask if the coverage is expired what can I do ?
What do you mean. You’re talking about Limited Warranty coverage? That one expires after 1 year. Downgrading shouldn’t impact it.
Announce notification is missing from Siri & Search settings.
Reminder not sending notifications; not appearing in Notifications settings as well.
Thanks for reporting. Announce Notifications missing was also reported by some other user on an iPhone SE. What iPhone are you using?
Reminder notifications missing can be solved by adding a new reminder. If your app has old reminders from pre-iOS 16 update they won’t show up. Try to add a new reminder and set the time. Reminders should show up in Settings -> Notifications.
Mine is still crashing on 16.1.1 every time I try and type only 1 character on a Fcbook post. Sooo frustrating!!!
Facebook update is available in the App Store. Please update and it should fix the crashing issues.
I had the same problem and I downgraded my phone. But haven’t tried 16.1.1 yet so I was wondering if you tried? Did they fixed this ghost touching problem for aftermarket screens for iPhone X
My iPhone 11 Pro, downloaded the iOS 16.1.1, I too had the wifi frequently disconnecing and was able to sort it out with your tweeks. Now with the iOS 16.1.1 I’ve noticed that my screen goes completely dark, like the screen is off but I’ll still be able to hear the number ring. trying to turn the screen on to cut the call doesn’t work, no matter which button I press or tap the screen repeatedly. I’ve restarted the phone but still does it randomly. How do I fix this?
Thanks for reporting. Haven’t heard about this issue before? Does it only happen with the Phone app (when you call or are in an active call) or screen turns off in other apps too?
Hi Ma’am, Wendell here.. same with my iphone xr. During call, completely black screen, non responsive for almost 2 mins… suddenly it will open up where you left.
Thanks for confirming. Please check the following:
Open Settings app and go to Privacy & Security -> Analytics & Improvements > Analytics Data.
The logs are listed alphabetically. Scroll all the way down to ‘p’ letter.
Check if you notice any entries named panic-full- or panic-base- logs.
Let me know if you found more than one.
Hey menon i am having the same problem since ios 16.1 in my iphone 11 pro.. when i call someone , screen turns black until the call ends or i have to put it on speaker .. don’t know when are they gonna fix this ..
After updating to 16.1.1 am facing cellular data issues it’s completely lost signal to no service mode even after I troubleshoot my phone twice and still now it’s showing no service and in cellular settings show a pop up message an update is required to use mobile data on this iPhone. Is there any solution for my problem
Thanks for reporting. Try to open Settings -> General -> About and scroll to the carrier section. Does a carrier update pop up? If it does install it. Let us know if you managed to solve it.
Same here – iphone11 and i can’t get the sos off the top right of my screen. Have tried numerous instructions to remove – but it still comes back. Help!
Thanks for reporting. Yes, this is a known issue but unfortunately we couldn’t find any ‘easy’ fixes. What I can recommend at the moment is:
1. Have you reinstalled iOS 16.1.1 using a computer as shown here:
https://www.iphonetricks.org/reinstall-ios-16-on-iphone-ipad-how-to/
and
2. If it doesn’t work I recommend you to downgrade to iOS 15.6 RC as explained here:
https://www.iphonetricks.org/downgrade-ios-16-1-to-15-7-1-how-to-guide/
I installed the new update and Messenger says I have a message but a screen comes up that says no Messages . New messages will appear here. I do see them on my computer. Iphone 13Pro
Are you talking about Facebook Messenger or which messenger app?
Facebook Messenger from Facebook Marketplace.
After updating all games stop responding on IPad . Great job apple. fix one bug create another.
Thanks for the feedback. Sorry for the late reply. We’ve missed out your comment. Have you managed to fix this in the meantime?
Hi.
I installed 16.1.1 and my battery is draining ever since and doesn’t last at all. It even drains at night while on do not disturb.
After updating to IOS 16.1.1 my iPhone 13 Pro has lost all health data from counting my steps. It seems that there‘s a connection missing to the stored data from the last 3 years. Does anyone know how to fix that and has the same issue? Thanks.
Thanks for reporting. I’ve just checked it on my 13 Pro and the data shows up for the past week, month, 6 month and 1 year. We’re looking into this. Keep us updated if you have any breakthrough.
No changes in the meantime. I tried anything with the settings but it‘s still not working.
I would appreciate any help. Thanks.
Couldn’t find anything similar. At the moment I can only recommend you to clean install iOS 16.1.1. This is a standard troubleshooting method for isolated glitches. You need a computer (Mac or Windows) Finder or iTunes and a Lightning to USB (USB-C) cable. More details here:
https://www.iphonetricks.org/how-to-clean-install-ios-on-iphone/
Thanks. I tried it with restoring – but unfortunately no changes.
Sorry to hear this. Not sure what else to suggest.
After updating to ios 16.1.1 my screen started freezing how do I resolve it please
Thanks for reporting. Is it freezing randomly, or you’ve noticed a trigger, like a specific app. What are you doing to unfreeze it? Rebooting the device? Or it will unfreeze itself if you’re patient?
What iPhone model is this happening to?
Same happening on my iPhone 11 Pro Max
Try Touch Accommodations fix:
https://www.iphonetricks.org/touch-screen-not-working-on-iphone-ios-16-fix/
If that doesn’t work you might have to downgrade to iOS 15:
https://www.iphonetricks.org/downgrade-ios-16-1-to-15-7-1-how-to-guide/
After updating to IOS 16.1.1 my iPhone 13 mini, My phone keeps restarting every few minutes, It’s very annoying!!!!
After update ios 16.1.1, then battery level become 25% my phone too restart again and again.
Thanks for reporting. Have you noticed any specific trigger? Is a certain app that’s causing the restart or everything is random?
Go to Settings -> Privacy -> Analytics & Improvements > Analytics Data and scroll down the logs. They’re in alphabetical order. Look for panic-full- or panic-base- logs. If you have more than one entry you might be dealing with a hardware issue that’s causing the restarts.
there is a lot of “Panic-full”!!!! and there is no application name in it!
what should I do?!
Thanks for the follow up. In this case you might be dealing with a hardware issue. You should bring your device to a repair shop and have it checked out.
P.S.: If you want you can downgrade to iOS 15 and see if the problem persists. At least you’ll know if iOS 16 is the trigger or if it was just coincidence.
thank you.
If I wait for the next version and update it, will the problem be solved?
Not sure. If the problem is hardware as the logs might indicate, it won’t be fixed by the next update. From which version did you update to 16.1.1? Or better said what was the last version that came without the issue?
Also have repeated restarts on iPhone8 after installing 16.1.1 analytics show multiple panic full. Wth can’t revert back and next ios won’t solve? Repair is 100 miles away!!!
Sorry to hear this. Have you tried downgrading to iOS 15? Here is the tutorial:
https://www.iphonetricks.org/downgrade-ios-16-1-to-15-7-1-how-to-guide/
Hi
i used ios 16.0 version and it normally work all things correctly. there after i was upgrade ios 16.1.1 version, When my battery power is about 25% application start to lag. Then the phone restarts and then screen goes fully black, After that no program can be executed. The phone shutdown again. can be plugged into charger and used normally. (battery health up to 90. iphone X S Max )
How to fix this problem or How to downgrade ios 16.0 version my phone
Hi. Have you ever changed the battery on your iPhone XS Max? If you’re using an aftermarket non-genuine battery replacement the Battery Health indicator might not be correct.
These are all signs that your battery is failing. iPhone is reducing CPU and that’s why your apps become laggy. At some point it runs out of power completely and shuts down.
Go to Settings -> Privacy -> Analytics & Improvements > Analytics Data and scroll down the logs. They’re in alphabetical order. Look for panic-full- or panic-base- logs. If you have more than one entry you might be dealing with a hardware issue that’s causing the restarts.
Thanks.
I’m trying to search for walmart in safari but as soon as I type ‘wal’ the app crashes. yes, i’m on 16.1.1!
Thanks for reporting. Please try again. It’s been a global issue, that appears to be fixed now server-side by Apple.
Hello,
Since the upgrade I notice I’m not receiving all of my emails on my phone. When I log into my MAC I am able to see them there but not my iPhone.
Thank you,
Amalia Frias
Thanks for reporting. You mean that the mail notifications are not playing on the iPhone, or the actual email message isn’t showing up in Mail?
Hi, to add to the above comment, after installing 16 1 1 yesterday, I am receiving my emails however I am now unable to send emails or forward emails. They show in my Sent folders however, the person I send the emails to never receives the emails. I did a test and sent an email from one of my email addresses to the other email address and never received it. Please help! :)
Thanks for reporting. Does this happen when iPhone is connected to WiFi, cellular data or both?
Since update 16.1.1 I have a red dot on my phone app that won’t go away, and now I have no numbers on the app notifying me Iv missed a call..
Thanks for reporting. This has been mentioned in the previous version too. Here is what you can do about it:
https://www.iphonetricks.org/phone-notifications-badge-empty-ios-16-fix/
Hey! I just updated to iOS 16.1.1 last night (11/14/22) and now my battery is draining SUPER fast. I had it off the charger at 100%, 2 hours later it was down to 70%, and I haven’t touched it. The only other thing I’ve noticed was I can’t swipe away notifications on my Lock Screen unless I unlock the phone first, and then swipe down the Lock Screen.
Which was the previous version on your device? 15.x? or 16.1? Allow it one more day and let us know if the battery drain continues.
Upgraded to iOS 16.1.1 two days ago on iPhone 13 Pro Max and my battery is draining ridiculously fast! Never had this problem before. When is this going to be fixed?
Thanks for reporting Christine. Have you upgraded from iOS 16.1 or from an iOS 15.x version? Did you have the same battery problems in the previous versions?
If you go to Settings -> Battery what apps are at the top of the Battery usage by app list? Can you spot something out of the ordinary?
I don’t know which version I upgraded from. I have auto upgrade on, but I went ahead and did a manual upgrade to 16.1.1 (which I’m regretting). I’ve never had any battery problems until now.
There is nothing out of the ordinary on my battery usage list.
Thanks for the follow up. I was interested which the last version was without battery problems for you, so that I can recommend you to downgrade back to it.
Well, since I have auto updates turned on, I can only assume the previous version I had was 16.1. Would that make sense? How do I downgrade?
Yes, it does. Well iOS 16.1 is still signed. You can downgrade the iPSW file from here:
https://ipsw.me/iPhone14,3
and use these step-by-step guide to downgrade:
https://www.iphonetricks.org/downgrade-ios-16-2-beta-to-ios-16-1/
After downloading IOS 16.1.1 my phone calls are ending abruptly.
Can you be more specific? Is the call dropping unexpectedly because of lack of cellular service? Can you identify any trigger?
After updating to 16.1,1, when I go into messages, I can select messages but there is no longer an option to delete them. Is this a feature or bug ? I’d like to be able to delete the spam messages.
Thanks for reporting. When I open Messages and I tap on Edit, in the top-left corner, I go for Select Messages, check the conversations that I want to remove, I can see the Delete button in the bottom-right corner. If you tap it I get:
“These conversations will be deleted from all your devices. Delete or Cancel.” Going for Delete, does what it’s supposed to do.
Can you please share a screenshot at ‘contact[at]iphonetricks.org’ with your screen when you select the messages, showing the Delete button missing.
When I go to Payment & Shipping in settings, the Apple Music app automatically opens up. If I delete the Apple Music app, and try to go to Payment & Shipping, it asks me to install the Music app. This started happening immediately after upgrading to iOS 16.1.1 on iPhone 14 Pro
Thanks for reporting Stel. Yes, I can confirm the behavior. What are you tryin to edit? I’ve noticed that you can also reach the Payment settings screen without opening Apple Music if you go for:
Settings -> Apple ID -> Media & Purchases -> View Account -> Manage Payments. Does this help?
Updated to 16.1.1 on iPhone 13 max pro. I am unable to post on Facebook. Just typing in one letter and FB crashes. When I open it back up, it comes up with the post I was trying to create, but keeps crashing with every keystroke. Sometimes it flashes multiple time. I can create comments to other posts with no problem. I’ve rebooted my phone to no avail.
Offload and reinstall Facebook in Settings -> General -> iPhone Storage -> Facebook -> Offload App -> Reinstall App. Does it help?
No, that didn’t work. Still doing the same thing. And also it shows I have notifications but when i go to notifications it says “No Notifications Yet” and won’t refresh.
Sorry to hear this. Thanks for the follow up. Not sure what else to suggest. You can also try to delete the app completely and reinstall from the App Store.
We haven’t seen any other similar reports, so this is an isolated issue at the moment. Let us know if you have any breakthrough.
I’m having the same problem with Facebook since the 16.1.1 update
Thanks for reporting. Please check the fixes posted here:
https://www.iphonetricks.org/facebook-crashing-when-typing-ios-16/
I am having the same exact problem.
Thanks for reporting. Please check this article:
https://www.iphonetricks.org/facebook-crashing-when-typing-ios-16/
Updated the app in App Store and it fixed the issue
Great. Thanks for confirming.
Same issue. Iphone se.
Thanks for confirming. Ok, so now we have two reports for this issue. Still can’t replicate but I’m looking into it again.
Having the same exact problem
I am using 14 pro max. I dont have any of the above mentioned bugs but i’ve found some and the most annoying one is when i took my phone out of the pocket sometimes it wont woke up automatically and i need to click the side button twice. Raise to wake is enabled.
Thanks for sharing. I’ve seen other reports about this issue. taking a closer look. Tap to wake is enabled too correct?
P.S.: Are you also noticing that the screen goes black during calls and you can’t wake it no matter what? Call continues in the background but screen simply won’t light up?
Hi, just updating my software to IOS 16.1.1 on my iphone 13 pro max and i cant send a message. I tried reseting it for 3 times now still can’t send one message. Pls fix it
Are you able to dial phone calls? Do you see carrier service in the status bar? Are all texts affected including iMessage (blue bubble) or just the regular SMS (green bubble). Please provide more details. We’re here to help.
I have the same issue.
I have a 13 pro max. If my phone goes to sleep for more than 10 seconds and I have to unlock it, it puts itself in SOS mode. I cannot turn this off. I have to shut off my phone and restart it again. It doesn’t recognize my carrier at all and my carrier is not looking for an update (tried that). I cannot send or receive any text messages or phone calls until I restart my phone. So I last night I had to sleep with the glaring light of my phone on as I have an elderly mother that I keep my phone on for in case of emergencies. This new update makes me want an android.
Thanks for the feedback. Sorry to hear about this. Are you using a physical SIM or an eSIM. You might switch for the eSIM if you’re not using it already. It should be straightforward. Just contact your carrier for more details.
Weather app refreshes with a huge delay. i have to wait more than 10 seconds for the forecast to be updated. else i’m just getting outdated info. any tips to fix?
Thanks for reporting. Yes, it’s seems a global issue. Try to reinstall the Weather app and change Location Services permissions as mentioned here:
https://www.iphonetricks.org/weather-not-updating-iphone-ios-16-fix/
I updated my Iphone 11 to the IOS 16.1.1 . When I make a phone call, the call picks up additional numbers and sometimes goes into facetime mode. Its happened several times today and I did the update last night.
That’s really strange. Haven’t heard about this issue before. You mean that you manually input a phone number and additional figures are added to the number? Or you’re selecting a phone number from contacts and other numbers are added to a call and you’re ending up in a group FaceTime call?
Just loaded 16.1.1 and my iphone doesn’t recognize my typing or swipes! I can’t type messages without garble. When I went to close iphone, it was very difficult to force it off. I hate this version.
Are you using an iPhone that got a screen replacement in the past. We’ve seen this bug reported in the early iOS 16 versions for aftermarket screen replacements. If the issue persists after a force restart you might have to downgrade.
After updating battery is draining at an annoying rate! They need to fix it! New IPhone 13 plus and now I have to charge it over and over. Wth
Thanks for sharing Chris. Sorry to hear this. Are you seeing any unusual values in Settings -> Battery -> Battery usage by app? Are you using Lock Screen widgets?
Battery drains super fast. Battery won’t recharge unless I turn off the phone completely. Screen is black even though i have a wallpaper photo selected. I’ll let you know if other bugs pop up.
Thanks for reporting. Are you using Lock Screen widgets? I’ve noticed that they’re a source for extreme battery drain. Try to turn them off for one day and let us know if it makes a difference.
The other two issues are known and have been reported. What iPhone model are you using?
P.S>: Regarding the device not charging. Is it not charging at all or charging very slow unless you switch it off?
After updating to 16.1.1 when I try to send a message via Siri, the message is sent without allowing me to verify it. Under Settings/Notifications my SE doesn’t have Announce Notifications tho a friend’s identical iphone does.
Thanks for reporting. Yes, I can confirm the Announce Notifications option is available in Settings -> Notifications, under Siri and right above Siri Suggestions. Accessing this settings brings you to the Reply Without Confirmation option, which is set to Off by default.
Tip: What happens if you type ‘Reply Without Confirmation’ in the Settings search field. Are you redirected to the Notifications menu?
Yes but Reply Without Confirmation is not there.
Whoops. Announce Notifications is not there.
That’s strange. Was it available in iOS 16.1? Or you updated from 15.x directly to 16.1.1?
Have you tried to force restart your device?
After 16.1.1 Quicktime screen recording with my iPhone as source is not working anymore. Before the update, I was able to project my iPhone screen in a Macbook Pro 2017 without Airplay that newer models have added.
Thanks for reporting. You’re referring to Screen Mirroring? Which is available in the iOS 16.1.1 Control Center? I tried it out and the iPhone screen is mirrored to Macbook Air M1 using macOS Ventura and it can be screen recorded using Quicktime.
Would appreciate if you can provide more details.
After downloading iOS 16.1.1 my screen recording stopped working and I have a iPhone 14 pro max.
Thanks for reporting. I just tried it and it works on 13 Pro. Have you tried to force restart device?
On my 13 Max Pro, since upgrading to iOS 16.1.1 the lock screen and wallpaper just started turning black. Restarting the iPhone restores it. There are some articles about it, and has something to do with using an older picture, but really… that matters for some reason. It issue appears to be related to iOS 16.
Yes, it is and we have covered it here:
https://www.iphonetricks.org/wallpaper-turns-black-on-iphone-in-ios-16-fix/
If you have the older picture on some other device, send it again to your current iPhone and assign it as wallpaper. It should fix the glitch until Apple comes with a software update patch.
I am having this issue as well. This update not only locks my phone into SOS mode, but it also gives me the black wallpaper until I restart my phone. I don’t have a pc to go backwards on these updates. Apple is pushing me to Samsung with this one. And I never thought I’d say that.
Thanks for sharing Linda. Yes, the black wallpaper issue is described here along with available workarounds:
https://www.iphonetricks.org/wallpaper-turns-black-on-iphone-in-ios-16-fix/
Siri will not search Contacts. Noticed this while attempting to navigate with CarPlay. Siri searches the web and says it cannot display results while in the car. If you tell siri a physical address it works, but not the name of a contact.
Thanks for reporting. Does a force restart of your iPhone help?
Nope, same issue, Both my iphone and my wifes, same thing. May try going back to 16.1 and see.
Thanks for the follow up. Yes, you can downgrade one of the devices and see if it makes a difference. Here is how to:
https://www.iphonetricks.org/downgrade-ios-16-1-1-to-16-1-how-to/
I downgraded to iOS 16.1 and still have the same issue. When you ask Siri fo directions to “Jane Doe” (insert the actual name of someone in your Contacts) it just does a web search instead.
After update to 16.1.1, my 13pro is facing trouble. Screen is locked during call & unable to unlock it or use any other application or buttons , unless call gets connected by person on other side, even I can not cancel or drop call from my side
Thanks for reporting and for the detailed feedback. You’re not the first one complaining about it. Does a force restart help?
It’s really strange because we can’t replicate the issue. I will post a dedicated article for this, to see if we can get more traction on the problem. Let us know if you have any breakthrough.
I can’t disconnect the call after calling someone, till the time other person dosen’t disconnect the call. This problem stared after recent download of iOS 16.1.1 version. How do we fix it
Thanks for confirming this issue. We’re looking into it. In the meantime please let us know if tweaking the following setting helps:
Settings -> Accessibility -> Touch -> Prevent Lock To End Call. Tweak it On or Off depending on what the current state is and let us know if it has an impact.
This is a new feature added by iOS 16, that somehow relates to your problem and I think it’s worth giving it a shot. More details here:
https://www.iphonetricks.org/how-to-stop-side-button-from-ending-call/
The Books app shuts down unexpectedly since the last update (16.1).
iOS 16.1.1 is out in the meantime. Are you experiencing the same behavior?
Try to reinstall Books and see if it helps:
Settings -> General -> iPhone Storage -> Books -> Offload App -> Reinstall App.
Same as someone else and off loading and reinstalling Facebook didn’t work. My phone updated to the new update yesterday to 16.1.1 and now my Facebook marketplace messages don’t show. I guess I should stop my ipad from installing update, because it still works.
After upgrading Friday, have lost sound for text alerts, ringtones and games. But it still works for Audible and alarms. I have flipped the silence switch several times and restarted the phone twice with no luck.
Thanks for the feedback. We’ve seen this reported by others. It’s a strange bug. I can recommend you to clean install iOS 16.1.1 using a computer. Let us know if it helps. A step-by-step guide is available here:
https://www.iphonetricks.org/reinstall-ios-16-on-iphone-ipad-how-to/
I also faced that same issue in my iPhone 11, but luckily I downgraded from 16.1.1 to 15.7. Now everything is working fine.
Thanks for reporting. iOS 16.1.2 has been released in the meantime. Not sure if it fixes this though. So try it out at your own risk:
https://www.iphonetricks.org/ios-16-1-2-issues-bugs-fixed-problems-review/
After installing 16.1.1 my messages are being sent twice – the first one appearing in a green box, like when you’re sending from an android phone, the second one appears a few seconds later as normal. The recipients have IPhones, and confirm they’re getting them twice as well. Has anyone else reported this?
Thanks for sharing. This has happened before but I haven’t seen it reported for iOS 16 before. Try to turn off iMessage and re-enable it in Settings -> iMessages.
I updated my phone and iPad to 16.1.1 and now my Memo app crashes every time I try to open it! Help! I have a lot of notes I need to access!! This isn’t voice memo, but MEMO for notes.
Thanks for reporting. Are you talking about a third-party app? Have you tried to uninstall and reinstall it?
Typing on my Notes app has become slow and frustrating. The keyboard takes 3-5 seconds to type out what I pressed, but because it lags so much it doesn’t even type anything at all (if not a very misspelled word). I thought it was just a me problem because I have thousands of notes, but it wasn’t this slow before I updated to 16.1.1. The only solution so far is to close every app I have opened and turn Wi-Fi off but it’s annoying
Thanks for reporting. Slow typing occurs only in Notes app?
You can still downgrade to iOS 16.1 if the situation bothers you that much:
https://www.iphonetricks.org/downgrade-ios-16-1-1-to-16-1-how-to/
Lost iCloud email folders.
Are the showing if you log into icloud.com using a web browser?
I have an iPhone 8. I installed iOS 16.1.1 today 11/20/22. Voicemail is not showing transcription section. Instead, in its place is the previous voicemail greyed out, from yesterday. I have turned off phone ,waited and turned it on. Still voicemails for today are not showing any transcription sections. Please advise.
Thanks for sharing Pauline. Please do the following:
Go to Settings -> General -> VPN & Device Management and delete any adblock DNS that might show up there. It can be Adguard Adblock DNS or anything similar. Let us know if this helps.
Hi Patricia, I went to Settings, general, VPN & Device Management and VPN not connected.
When I clicked on VPN it said Add VPN Configuration.
So now what do I do
Do you see any other profile in the list like AdBlock profile? Turn it off.
Hi Patricia, I see no list at all
Hmm. Not sure what else to suggest at this moment. Let us know if you have any breakthrough and we will do the same.
I am unable to complete a phone call. The other party says I’m breaking up constantly. It breaks them up on my end too. I’ve restarted. Turned on and off airplane mode. Worked with my data settings. I can’t complete a regular call.
Thanks for reporting. I just experienced this today. But it’s been fixed after a force restart. Let’s see for how long. Try to reinstall iOS 16.1.1 using a computer. Here are the steps:
https://www.iphonetricks.org/reinstall-ios-16-on-iphone-ipad-how-to/
After the update my phone will not download an app. Keeps saying payment not completed. Ive tried everything i can: shut off, update paypal etc. please help.
Does this happen with free App Store apps, paid ones, or both? Have you tried to sign out of Apple ID and sign back in?
How do I get rid of the red sun on the weather that happened after I updated to 16.1?
Thanks for reporting Bob. Here is the fix:
https://www.iphonetricks.org/red-sun-weather-app-bug-ios-16-fix/
Mail App – my yahoo email account received an error. I tried removing the account and re-adding it. It will not let me re-add the account even though it passes the 2 factor authentication stage. I have no issue logging into yahoo so this is a 16.1.1 update issue.
Air Print – airprint is no longer working since I updated. Wireless printing from my computer remains fine so it is not a wifi/printer issue.
Thanks for reporting. We’re looking into the Mail app and Yahoo exchange account issue.
For AirPrint not working please try to turn Off Private Wi-Fi Address and Limit IP Address Tracking in Settings -> Wi-Fi -> Tap the ‘i’ icon next to your WiFi’s name.
airprint working over here, but defaults to 4×6 paper size. Each time I have to manually select a4. thanks apple!
Thanks for mentioning. Yes, that’s an extra step. What happens if you remove and re-add printer? Does it help?
Still the same on iPad and iPhone iOS 16.2
Thanks for reporting. What still same the yahoo account with Mail app, air printing or both?
My audio playing on my phone (not blue tooth, or air play, nor headset) stops working suddenly. A forced close and reopen fixes it for 1hr or less.
Couldn’t listen to the sample of a song on iTunes today either :(
Thanks for reporting. Does this happen in a single app or system-wide. Apple Music, Voice Memo, phone call?
My contacts some how were renamed and the wrong numbers are connected with a certain contact. So when I call let’s say for example “vicki” someone else pics up and says I have the wrong number. I look at the contact info and it’s the same phone number I have been calling for years. Also when I try to text some people it will say in the larger text screen “you left this conversation in September 18,2018 and I can’t text that person anymore. HELP!
Thanks for reporting. That’s strange indeed. You’re the first one signaling this behavior. Have you tried restarting your device?
After charging iPhone 14 pro overnight the screen was black and unresponsive this morning. After 4 attempts of a hard reset, it came back to life, but I had missed my alarm! I am on iOS 16.1.1
That’s crazy. I recommend you to clean install iOS 16.1.1 and let us know if it makes a difference:
https://www.iphonetricks.org/reinstall-ios-16-on-iphone-ipad-how-to/
Thanks for your response, but I think I will now wait for iOS 16.2 next month and hope that will fix it. It has only happened to me once in the past 4 weeks.
Sure. You’re weclome. Let us know if something else comes up.
The clock on Lock Screen is obscene. I hope that there will soon be a size customization option!
Thanks for sharing. Yes, unfortunately you can’t tweak Lock Screen clock size in iOS !6 yet. However, you can apply these tips to make the numbers look smaller:
https://www.iphonetricks.org/clock-too-big-ios-16-lock-screen-fix/
Ever since updating to 16.1.1 the one app I use rouvy mobile cycling app used to auto rotate to landscape. Now only shown in portrait and cannot see entire screen and workout. No need to select portrait unlock cause app used to auto rotate when portrait lock. How to fix the glitch?
Have you checked the App Store for any update available for your cycling app?
Yes and no update in App Store
Thanks for the follow up. Did this work in iOS 16.1 or you’ve upgraded from 15.x directly to 16.1.1?