iOS 16 Beta 3 New Features, Download, Bugs, Issues & More
Apple has released iOS 16 Beta 3 build number 20A5312g, with new features, changes, a series of known issues. It’s officially available to registered Apple Developers, but can be downloaded on any compatible iPhone or iPad.
iOS 16 Beta 3 Download
This release is available in Settings -> General -> Software Update, if your device is already running an earlier iOS 16 Beta version and the iOS 16 Configuration Profile is still installed.
Tap Download and Install, provide Passcode and follow the on-screen prompts to complete a classic over-the-air installation.
Tip: If your iPhone is running iOS 15.5 or earlier, you need to first enroll it to the Apple Developer Beta Program, before being able to receive the iOS 16 Beta 3 update. More details are available here.
iOS 16 Beta 3 New Features
Apple has introduced a series of new features that have been mentioned during WWDC 2022 and had been left out from the previous two beta releases:
- Lockdown Mode is a new extreme security feature for iPhone, iPad and Mac. When enabled it significantly reduces the functionality of some apps to prevent cyberattacks.
- iCloud Share Photo Library is now available. You can activate it in Settings -> Apple ID-> iCloud -> Photos -> Shared Library.
- AFib History section has been added to the Health app and is available in watchOS 9 Beta 3 in the United States only.
- Reminders badge count is able to Include Due Today items, together with the overdue ones in badge count.
- Clownfish Wallpaper available in Wallpapers. It’s the wallpaper that showcased along with the original iPhone but never made it to the final release.
- To be updated! (Please share any other new features spotted in the comments section.)
iOS 16 Beta Features
If you haven’t tested the previous two betas and want to learn more about the changes coming in iOS 16 please check our: iOS 16 Beta 1 and iOS 16 Beta 2 review pages.
Tip: Also check out the entire iOS 16 section of our website.
iOS 16 Beta 3 Issues
The Developer release notes mention a series of known issues that you should expect while running this version:
- Reinstalling apps not working when using Cellular data. Affects native iOS apps.
Workaround: Connect to a WiFi network. - Wireless CarPlay still not working.
(Workaround: Use a wired connection.) - Emoji lock screen editor misses the search field.
Workaround: – - Location Services icon doesn’t display in status bar, or shows up when this privacy option is Turned Off.
Workaround: – - Maps crashes if the Add Stop field is long-pressed, the device is waked from Lock Screen while navigating.
- Siri’s not working when using the TV remote app or the TV Remote Control Center widget.
- Weather does not work when Location Services are disabled.
- iPhone could fail to communicate with HomePod or Home Services.
Fix: Toggle Wi-Fi OFf and back On in Settings. - To be updated.
Tip: You can check the full releases notes in the news section of Apple’s Developer website.
iOS 16 Beta 3 New Bugs
Are you experiencing new issues in this release. Please report any new problems that you encounter while testing iOS 16. We will try to replicate, find workarounds and shared them here:
- To be updated.
Have you updated iPhone to iOS 16 Beta 3? What’s your feedback? Share it in the comments!
Related: Apple has also released iPadOS 16 Beta 3 (20A5312g), watchOS 9 Beta 3 (20R5316f), macOS 13 Beta 3 (22A5295h) and tvOS 16 Beta 3 (20J5328g).
There’s an issue with video calls, I called someone and told me my image goes green after a few seconds. Happens with whatsapp, messenger and instagram.
Thanks for the report Helmuth. I can confirm video calling problem on WhatsApp too. Image to the other end of the line freezes after the first few seconds of the conversation.
Edit: Reboot does seem to fix it!?
I do have problems in video calls in messenger, instagram, viber and telegram. The one I am calling is complaining that I don’t have a camera at all. Please do something about this really soon
Agree in all applications using camera its lagging black or green screen. The heck someone need to fix it soon.
Thanks for confirming Lara. We will submit feedback about it asap and hopefully this will be fixed in Beta 4.
P.S.: Does restarting the iPhone temporary fix the issue? Any other details will help us better describe the issue. Thanks.
There’s an issue with video calls, I called someone and told me my image goes black and not showing my image.Happens with messenger.
Yes, Karan. However it was fixed in the revised release of iOS 16 Developer Beta 3 and the iOS 16 Public Beta. Here are more details: https://www.iphonetricks.org/iphone-video-call-bug-fixed-by-ios-16-public-beta-update/
Thanks for confirming this Remo. We will submit feedback to Apple regarding this issue.
Can you please confirm if the problem is solved if you restart iPhone and try to video call again?
There’s an issue when video call in all apps. My image was just loading
Thanks for confirming Angela. It has been fixed in the revised and the Public Beta versions. Just go to Settings -> General -> Software Update and install the iOS 16 Beta 3 revised version or switch for the iOS 16 Public Beta.
There’s an issue when video call in all apps. My image was just loading
Loudspeaker doesn’t work on calls.
In-call proximity sensor doesn’t work
Thanks for reporting Joel. What iPhone model is experiencing this issue?
Problems experienced while testing on two devices.
Bug 1 – photo gallery is super laggy on iphone 12. This bug is not present on my iphone 11.
Bug 2 – bluetooth and airdrop are not working at all, it just says waiting nonstop.
Bug 3 – some third party apps and widgets are broken, including Accuweather’s widget.
Thanks for the feedback Tyrone. Here are my observations
Bug 1 – not present on iPhone 13 or iPhone XR either.
Bug 2 – Bluetooth and AirDrop not working for me when trying to airdrop to Mac. However, if I turn them Off and back On, airdrop resumes working.
Bug 3 – Indeed. However, this is a third-party app problem that should be resolved in upcoming App Store updates, provided by the app’s developers.
Don’t hesitate to follow up whenever you have more to add.
iPhone 12
Camera rarely works.
Photos are not saved to the camera role
What’s app just white screens most the time.
When it does work I can’t send images
Mail app not loading emails reliably
Battery life is down from 16 hours 90% standby to 8 hours mostly standby
Thanks for sharing this detailed feedback Shaun.
I’m testing Beta 3 on iPhone 13 Pro since it was released:
I can conform the battery life issue. However, it’s not that worse as it was in Beta 1 and 2.
Camera seems to work normally. The only problem that I am facing is swipe-left for camera on Lock Screen not working randomly.
Tip: For third-party apps check the App Store daily. A lot of updates are available as developers are fine tuning their apps for iOS 16. Update whenver a new version is available.
woke up to my whole phone frozen, tried to reset and once i did that phone has been stuck on apple logo for hours!
Sorry to hear this. Have you tried to connect it to a Mac and see what you get in Finder?
I am wondering if anyone else is having issues with your Apple ID not accepting a payment card as mine fails on all cards I tried to use
Thanks for reporting Ian. I had them added before updating and they work. Will try to add a new one and let you know.
Are your banking apps working btw?