In this guide, we will make you aware of all the bugs, issues, and fixes related to iOS 17 and iPadOS 17. The Cupertino giant has recently rolled out curtains from the seventeenth iteration of the OS for both its iPhones and iPads. This time around, there is a slew of intriguing and noteworthy features that you are about to welcome abode. Some of them include the ability to set personalized contact posts and Live Voicemail with voice-to-text transcription before answering.
Apart from that, FaceTime voicemail through a quick video recording, NameDrop to share phone numbers, and email sharing between nearby iPhones, live stickers, and offline maps are also worthy of attention. Then if we talk about widgets, then the addition of StandBy on iPhone and the Lock Screen on iPad coupled with the SwiftUI, wherein the system adapts your widget’s color and spacing based on context, is surely going to be the talk of the town.
However, this is just one side of the coin. Every software has bound to be a fee rough edges and the one from Apple is no different either. You will come across a few roadblocks and errors on your daily usage of your device. Fortunately, we have got you covered. In this guide, we will make you aware of all the bugs, issues, and fixes across all the released versions of iOS 17 and iPadOS 17 [Developer Beta, Beta, and Stable]. So without any further delay, let’s get started.
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iOS 17 and iPadOS 17 Bugs, Issues, and Their Fixes
This section follows a chronological order wherein new updates, issues, and fixes are regularly added in an ascending order [newer ones at the bottom].
iOS 17/iPadOS 17 Installation Failed
[June 6, 2023] Many users who are trying to install the latest iOS 17/iPadOS 17 are reportedly getting the Installation Failed error message. if you are among them, then check out our detailed guide for 10+ fixes to this issue.
No Calculator App in iPadOS 17
[June 6, 2023] For reasons best known to them, Apple has still not added a native Calculator app to the iPadOS. If only it focused more on check-marking the basic prerequisites off the list instead of releasing the AR+VR headsets that literally no one had asked for in the first place. In the meantime, you have no choice but to look for third-party calculator apps in the App Store, of which there are many to choose from, including Solves, Calcbot 2, Uno Calculator, etc.
Apple Music Crossfade Crashing Settings menu in iOS 17/iPadOS 17
[June 6, 2023] Crossfade was one of the most requested features which Apple had finally paid heed to and added this functionality in the latest OS release. However, as of now, its implementation is way too buggy, to say the least. If you head over to the Settings menu > Music > and enable Crossfade on iOS 17/iPadOS 17, then it will result in the crashing of the Music Settings page.
The only silver lining in the dark clouds is the fact that these types of issues are generally along the expected lines in the developer preview builds. So there’s every chance of it getting addressed in the stable build in the not-so-distant future. Until then, the only solace is in the fact that this feature does tend to remain enabled for its default duration of 4 seconds in some cases.
Incoming Calls not visible on iOS 17
Many users on the iOS 17 Developer Beta 1 have voiced their concern that incoming calls are no longer visible on their iPhones [though the phone is ringing]. As a result of this, they are unable to pick up any incoming calls. Refer to the below-linked guide to know the steps to rectify this issue:
Apple Mail App Draining Battery on iOS 17/iPadOS 17
Many users have reported that the Apple Mail app is draining an exorbitant amount of battery on their iPhones/iPad running iOS 17/iPadOS 17. if that is the case with you as well, then refer to the below-linked guide for the fixes.
Home Widget “No Accessories” in iOS 17 Beta 2
Many users have voiced their concern that the interactive home screen widgets are not working on their iPhones running the latest iOS 17 Beta 2 build. The widget just ends up showing “No accessories”. Although when the users edit the widget and turn off the “Recommended” option, they are given the option to assign accessories. However, none of the accessories shows up as available, much to the of the users.
Well, we even tried factory resetting the device, but that didn’t fix this infuriating iOS 17 bug. Talking about which, there isn’t any workaround as such that might help you mitigate this issue, let alone rectify it. As and when there is any further development surrounding the same, we will update this section. So stay tuned.
iPad Not Charging on iPadOS 17 Beta 2
It seems that iPad running on the latest iPadOS 17 Beta 2 are unable to charge their device. Fortunately, the workaround for the same is fairly simple- all you need to do is force reboot your iPad by pressing and holding the Volume Up, Volume Down, and Power keys until the Apple logo appears and the issue should be rectified.
Wallpapers not working on iOS 17 Beta 2
A slew of wallpaper-related issues are currently bugging the users on the latest iOS 17 beta 2 build. Head on to the below guide to know more about this issue and more importantly the steps to rectify them.
Apple Mail Notifications not working on iOS 17/iPadOS 17
Both the iPhone and iPad users on iOS 17/iPadOS 17 have voiced their concern that they are no longer getting notifications from the Apple Mail app on their devices. They have double-checked the notification settings and it’s already configured correctly. With that said, some users did manage to rectify this issue by disabling iCloud Mail. So do give it a try from Settings > Mail > Accounts page and then check out the results:
Cannot Scrub Throgh Videos in Full Screen in iOS 17
Many users have voiced their concerns that they could no longer scrub through the videos using the full screen on their iPhones running the latest iOS 17 build. As a result of this, they now have to use the progress bar to get the job done, which is proving to be quite an effort-taking job. Read the below guide to get hold of the latest progress regarding this:
Cannot Scrub Through Video using Full Screen in iOS 17 [Bug]
Music App not working on iOS 17
Going through numerous user reports and it seems that the Apple Music Player is not working along the expected line son iOS 17 Beta 6. Fortunately, we do have a couple of fixes at hand that should easily rectify this issue. So just refer to the below guide and quash this bug right away.
Siri Command Not Working on iOS 17
With the iOS 17 update, Apple’s virtual assistant was blessed with a nifty tweak wherein instead of saying Hey Siri every time, you could now simply say Siri. For those users who invoke the assistant multiple times throughout the day, this could definitely be a time and effort savior. However, this feature is currently not working along the expected lines for some users, across multiple devices, including iPhones, HomePods/Mini, and AirPods/Pro. Read the below guide to know the reason and the steps to fix it.
Hey Siri still required after iOS 17 Update? You’re not alone
Multiple Siri Commands not working on iOS 17
Talking about Siri on iOS 17, you can now also issue multiple commands at once to this assistant. However, that is proving to be easier said than done for some. Read our below-linked guide in this regard to know the remedy of this bug.
iMessage Check-In Feature not working on iOS 17
FaceTime Reaction Effects not working on iOS 17
Reminders shopping list not working on iOS 17
Live Location Sharing is not working in iOS 17
iOS 17 Live Photo Motion not available
iOS 17 Standby Mode Time and Location is Always Cupertino!
Contact Photos not appearing on iOS 17
Pets not showing in People Album on iOS 17
Live Location Sharing is not working in iOS 17
That’s it. This was all from this guide regarding all the bugs, issues, and fixes for iOS 17 and iPadOS 17. We will be updating this guide at regular intervals as and when a new development goes live. So stay tuned!
Jorge
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