iPadOS 16.3 New Features, Issues, Bug Fixes & New Problems
Last updated on January 25th, 2023 at 09:39 am
Posted in News by Patricia on January 23, 2023Apple has released iPadOS 16.3 (20C65) for all compatible iPad models! Check out the new features and improvements as well as bug fixes, ongoing issues and new problems!
iPadOS 16.3 Issues
Before you update you might want to check the problems reported for this version. We’ve tracked them here along with available workarounds:
- 1. iCloud Drive and Backup turned off and won’t turn On after this update for Terence.
Fix: Try these troubleshooting options. - 2. iPad ear speaker not working after 16.3 update for Georgia.
- 3. Instagram post story button still not available in 16.3 version for Baraah.
- 4. To be updated. (Contribute in the comments!)
iPadOS 16.3 Features
There are only two new features highlighted in the release notes, as you can notice in the above screenshot:
- 1. Security Keys for Apple ID are now available! They can be used as a two-factor authentication alternative, requiring a physical security key.
How to: They’re can be added in Settings -> Apple ID -> Password & Security -> Add Security Keys - 2. HomePod 2 support has been added in this version to accommodate the new smart speaker unveiled by Apple.
- 3. To be updated.
Other changes and improvements reported by readers are tracked here:
iPadOS 16.3 Bug Fixes
The release notes showcases two issues that have been addressed in this update:
- 1. Freeform bug that prevents strokes drawn with Apple Pencil or finger to appear on shared boards.
- 2. Siri not responding properly to music requests has been fixed!
- 3. To be updated.
However, we expect more problems to have been solved silently. Please report them in the comments and we will update them here:
Fact: There are several security fixes included with this update. You can review them in Apple’s support document available here.
iPadOS 16.3 Update
- 1. This release is now available, over-the-air, in Settings -> General -> Software Update.
- 2. Tap Download and Install and provide your iPad’s passcode.
- 3. Be patient while the update is requested, downloaded, prepared, verified and installed on your device.
Fact: iPad reboots to mark the end of the update process. Input passcode and enjoy this new version!
Have you installed iPadOS 16.3 on iPad? Do you notice any other changes not mentioned in this article? What about other bugs fixed or new problems? Share your feedback in the comments!
Related: Apple has also released iOS 16.3 (20D47), macOS Ventura 13.2 (22D49), watchOS 9.3 (20S648) tvOS 16.3 (20K650) and HomePod 16.3.
The iPadOS16.3 update has switched off iCloud Drive and iCloud Backup and gives a message of Unknown Error when you try to switch them back on. Whether this is a unique problem (on my iPad) remains to be seen.
Thanks for reporting. It seems to work normally here. They were turned off on my iPad 8th gen. Have tried to turn both of them ON and it worked without an error. Have you tried to reboot your iPad and to sing out and back into your iCloud account?
Anyone else experiencing the same?
Update: A similar complaint has been posted for iPhone and iOS 16.3 by Ling. We suspect this might be related to the new Advanced iCloud Data Protection feature.
Is it turned on on your iPad? Settings -> Apple ID -> iCloud -> Advanced Data Protection.
Advanced Data Protection is part of the iPadOS 16.3 update. In my case the update has frozen access to iCloud Drive and iCloud Backup. Not even the Apple technicians using Remote Access can do anything about it. I shall have to erase everything and start again.
Thanks for the follow up. Yes, reinstalling iPadOS 16.3 is the last resort keep us updated if this helps. Other users have also complained about iCloud Photos being turned off and not turning ON. Are you also having problems with Photos?
I still can’t share stories from my iPad, they didn’t fix this problem??.
I’m afraid that Apple won’t fix it anytime soon. It appears that they want to force Meta to develop an Instagram app for iPadOS!
Since the new update my ear speaker isn’t working. It’s so strange
I got no problem with AirPods so far but my BMW got trouble with BT connection.
I can call someone and everything looks find but when i want to end the call the connection breaks kinda. Result – BMW Phone system hangs completely. I can only use my AirPods after this happens and cannot reconnect to my car. Sucks since I make a lot calls while driving to use that time for work.
Have you tried to forget your car and reconnect to it?
My right airpod does not pair and no sound coming after updating to ipados 16.3.1.Tried the “forget and reconnect” several times but of no use.
Thanks for reporting. 16.4 will be released soon, or you can already try the public beta and see if it helps.
Temperature sensor is not working despire it says updated in my 5 homepod minis
Did you wait 1 or 2 hours to allow them time to calibrate?
None of my music is playing after the update of 16.3
Are you talking about Apple Music?
My Apple Pencil stopped working with the update!
Thanks for reporting. Have you tried to unpair and re-pair the accessory?
Touch id isn’t even responding to my touch, also its not accepting any new finger id . I have ipad air 4
Thanks for sharing. Have you tried to clean install the current iPadOS version? Here is how to:
https://www.iphonetricks.org/reinstall-ios-16-on-iphone-ipad-how-to/
No i am not having any other device for sometime & stuck somewhere so couldn’t try this. This touch id stop responding a day after the update was available though i hadn’t installed the update till the date. I thought its not working as i had a new update available but after even installing the new update the touch id isn’t working. If u could please provide me with any solution
You might be dealing with a hardware issue in this case…
Though it happened overnight & ipad had no such damage signs. I think i need to get it to service centre. Thanks for replying .
Let us know how this concludes.
iPad Pro 12.9 screen has gone black, doesn’t seem to be charging after the update.
It will not power back up, it will not turn back on.
Have a genius bar appt setup
Have you tried to force restart it using the button combo?