iOS 16.2 Beta 2 Problems, Features, Bugs Fixed & More
iOS 16.2 beta 2
Apple has released iOS 16.2 beta 2 build number 20C5043e for Developers. Public Beta will be released soon too! Check out the bugs fixed in this update, the new features as well as any new problems that might make you to reconsider updating!
iOS 16.2 Beta 2 Problems
New bugs reported for this version are listed here, together with available workarounds:
- 1. Freeform app issues: can’t delete boards while offline, or if iCloud data is disabled. | Adding or removing collaborators can fail while attempting to change share settings.
- 2. Scrolling animation lags and stutters system-wide.
- 3. To be updated! (Contribute in the comments!)
iOS 16.2 Beta 2 Features
Changes included in this release when compared to Beta 1 are listed here:
- 1. Medications Widget on Lock Screen comes in two options small and large size tracking a single pill or informing what medication is upcoming.
- 2. More Frequent Updates option for Live Activities in TV app. Brings more info in real-time at the expense of battery life.
- 3. Freeform app gets Cellular data toggle in Settings.
- 4. 5G connectivity for India.
- 5. To be updated! (Contribute in the comments!)
Tip: For more iOS 16.2 features please check our Beta 1 review.
iOS 16.2 Beta 2 Bugs Fixed
Problems addressed in this version are highlighted here:
- 1. Camera not closing when opened from Lock Screen has been addressed.
- 2. App Store crashing when opening. (Status: Waiting for feedback)
- 3. TV App play tracking now works on all platforms.
- 4. Selecting an option from the candidate bar is no longer unresponsive when typing in Chinese Pinyin.
- 5. To be updated! (Contribute in the comments!)
Fact: For more known issues and bugs fixed you can also check Apple’s Developer release notes.
iOS 16.2 Beta 2 Download
This update is available, over-the-air, in Settings -> General -> Software Update to all compatible iPhones that run the iOS 16 Beta Software Profile for Developers.
It will soon be also downloadable to Public Beta testers that are signed up with the Apple Beta Software Program.
Tip: Never installed an iOS beta on your device. Here is a step-by-step guide!
Have you installed iOS 16.2 Beta 2 on iPhone? Did you notice any changes not mentioned in this article? What about new issues? Share your feedback in the comments!
Related: Apple has also rolled out iPadOS 16.2 beta 2 (20C5043e), macOS Ventura 13.1 beta 2 (22C5044e), watchOS 9.2 beta 2 and (20S5342d), tvOS 16.2 beta 2 (20K5342d).
WiFi going on and off
Thanks for reporting. So this bug hasn’t been fixed in Beta 2. It’s not fixed in iOS 16.1.1 either. You can attempt to fix it by applying this workaround!
Screen rotates twice when switching from landscape to vertical or other way around, same happens with YouTube videos when entering full screen with rotation lock on.
iOS 16.2 beta 2
Thanks for reporting. We’re lookin into this.
I have issue after restore this 15.6 RC .
When open Files App on iPhone. iCloud Drive Is Loading.
Can you fix it?
You must be patient until the data is downloaded from your iCloud…
I m not sure it’s iOS 16.2 but since the update safari is very slow to open link
Do you notice the same slowness on both Wi-Fi and cellular data connectivity?
Apple Music crashes continually, really frustrating. (iOS 16.2 beta 2).
iOS 16.2 beta 3 has just been rolled out. Update please when it shows up on your device and let us know if Apple Music has been fixed.
After installing ios 16.2 beta 3, the apple music application is no longer crashing.
Thanks for confirming Andrew. Glad to hear it.
Lock screen current conditions weather widget not updating.
Thanks for sharing. iOS 16.2 beta 3 has been rolled out. Please update and let us know if this bug is fixed.