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iOS 10 Beta Problems: 5 Things to Know

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We continue our look at the iOS 10 update with a dive into iOS 10 beta problems plaguing the iPhone, iPad and iPod touch.

In June, Apple confirmed its next big iOS update. The iOS 10 update is confirmed for the fall but there’s a way to try out the update and its features ahead of the public release later this year.

In July, Apple released an iOS 10 beta for developers. The company also released the iOS 10 beta to the general public via the Beta Software Upgrade.

If you own a device that can run iOS 10 you can download the software right now.

Update: The iOS 10 update is out. For details about iOS 10 problems, head here.

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The iOS 10 beta is tempting but it’s not for everyone. Early software isn’t perfect and the iOS 10 beta is riddled with issues.

Today we want to touch on the current state of iOS 10 beta problems for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch and provide you with the most important information you need to know as we push toward the final iOS 10 release.

This roundup includes a look at fixes for iOS 10 beta problems, places to find feedback about your specific update, how to downgrade to iOS 9.3.4 or iOS 9.3.5, and a whole lot more. We’ll continue to update this with new details as they become available.

iOS 10 Beta Problems

Before you download the iOS 10 beta, know that there are tons of problems plaguing the early version of Apple’s next operating system.

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We’ve been using the iOS 10 beta for several weeks now and we’ve endured a number of headaches. Bluetooth is finicky, apps (including Pokémon Go) crash with regularity, and we’ve encountered performance issues.

Developers and beta testers using iOS 10 beta 1, beta 2, beta 3, beta 4, beta 5, beta 6, beta 7, and beta 8 have discovered numerous bugs and issues including weird battery drain, Wi-Fi issues, various Bluetooth problems, and more.

This is why we recommend taking a few steps to prepare yourself, and your device, for the iOS 10 beta should you choose to download it. A little preparation will go a long way toward preventing problems on your iPhone or iPad or both.

If you’re interested in downloading the iOS 10 beta, make sure to keep an eye on problems. This is particularly important if you’re moving from an older version of iOS and/or using an older device like the iPhone 5 or iPad mini 2.

Where to Find Feedback About iOS 10 Beta

If you’re thinking about downloading the iOS 10 beta, we recommend digging into feedback about your device’s update before making the move.

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We’ve put together a list of reasons why you should, and shouldn’t, download the iOS 10 beta right now. If you’re on the fence, take a look. The potential for problems is just part of it.

If you need more than that, you’ll want to take a look on YouTube, Apple’s developer discussion forums, and the MacRumors forums.

If you’re looking for information about a specific version of the iOS 10 beta, YouTube videos are a great resource.

We’ve also seen critical feedback about every single version of the iOS 10 beta emerge on social media sites like Twitter and Facebook.

This feedback from developers and Beta Software Program participants will alert you to potential issues, and benefits, of the iOS 10 beta.

How to Fix iOS 10 Beta Problems

If you’re on the iOS 10 beta and you’re dealing with problems, you’ll need to be proactive because the timing, and change logs, of Apple’s beta updates are unpredictable.

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If you encounter abnormal battery drain, broken Wi-Fi, busted Bluetooth, or another problem on the iOS 10 beta, take a look at our list of fixes for common iOS 9 problems. They should work for iOS 10 beta problems as well.

If you can’t find a fix there, head over to Apple’s iOS 10 beta discussion forums. There are a number of knowledgeable users over there that can, and will, help you diagnose and fix your problem.

It appears that Apple’s Support account on Twitter is helping some iOS 10 beta users so that’s another option if you’re unable to track down a fix on your own.

Finally, if you’re using the iOS 10 beta and Facebook Messenger, you’ll want to download the latest update from Facebook.

The current update has a fix for an issue that blocked your top most conversation from view. With this update installed, you’re now able to see that conversation.

You Can Downgrade to iOS 9.3.4 or iOS 9.3.5

If you download iOS 10 beta and can’t handle the number of problems on board, know that you can drop back down to the iOS 9.3.4 update or the iOS 9.3.5 update. Nothing older than that though.

The iOS 9.3.4 loophole will probably only be open for a few more days. Apple typically closes the downgrade path to older updates one to two weeks after it releases new software.

If you’re interested in moving back from iOS 10 beta to iOS 9, our walkthrough will guide you through the process.

How to Report iOS 10 Beta Problems

If you decide to download the iOS 10 beta you’ll want to report problems to Apple. This will help the company improve the final product.

To do that, you’ll want to head to Apple’s Bug Reporter. You don’t need a developer account to login. You just need an Apple ID.

Once you login select New > iOS  > and fill out the form to relay your iOS 10 beta problem to Apple and its engineers.

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Install It If You Want to Improve the iOS 10.3.3 Update

Install It If You Want to Improve the iOS 10.3.3 Update

If you want to help Apple improve the overall quality of the final iOS 10.3.3 update you might want to think about downloading the iOS 10.3.3 beta onto your device.

Apple's beta process allows developers and average users in the public Beta Software Program to relay feedback about the update's performance. One of the main goals of the iOS 10.3.3 beta is to weed out major problems before the update lands for millions of devices around the world. 

If you've encountered a problem with an iOS update in the past and you're tired of dealing with issues (or hearing complaints from other users), think about helping Apple out today or at some point before the final iOS 10.3.3 release date. 

Your efforts could prevent a nasty surprise from appearing in the final version of the iOS 10.3.3 update for your iPhone, iPad or iPad touch.

11 Comments

11 Comments

  1. Anthony P.

    07/19/2016 at 7:45 am

    Been running the beta for a while on my IPad Air 2. Have had a few minor issues until I downloaded beta 3. What a mess. The idea of betas is to introduce a new iOS and fix bugs as they are discovered, not to break things that weren’t broken in the previous release. I’ve had keyboard issues, like not being able to get my numbers or symbols on the keyboard in trying to compose this reply but more important is that immediately after installing iOS ten beta three the App Store suddenly had sixty four apps that needed updating, NONE of which would finish updating! So, my iPad went from seventy five to twenty percent battery overnight. Six or seven restarts later and I was finally able to get the apps to stop updating, though they are still indicating a need to update and some of the apps are now not working.

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  3. Dave Hansan

    07/30/2016 at 10:41 am

    I have iOS 10 Public Beta 2 on my iPad and I keep experiencing problems with it locking up when I use the keypad through various apps. Sometimes it unfreezes but more that not I have to reboot. Any solutions?

  4. Daniel

    07/31/2016 at 11:19 am

    Yahoo mail crashes when you hit the edit link. Once reopened it seems to work. Lagging responses to key press like entering pin. Keep fixing and re-releases. All issues on iPhone 6plus

  5. Marklewood at Serenity Lodge

    08/07/2016 at 2:37 am

    iOS 10 Beta 3 refuses to install on my iPhone 6+. Goes through intire installation process, but after reboot, it’s still on 9.3.4. Done this bot useing iTunes and OTA. Same out come several times. Weird.

  6. Hamza Sheikh

    08/09/2016 at 3:09 pm

    iOS 10 beta 5 is released, and looks like Apple is about to wrap up the beta development with it. Apple is now fine-tuning iOS 10.

  7. dilawar7

    08/16/2016 at 7:28 am

    This update is developed for bugs mostly. I found some new features which you can check in the link /ios/ios-10-beta-6-whats-new/

  8. Justin

    08/17/2016 at 10:46 am

    Tried downloading iOS 10 beta 5 on my iPhone SE and while update was finishing my phone went to restart (normal) but it never turned back on. When I try to turn it back on, it shows the blank white screen with the black apple logo (normal) and then turns right back off. I started the update with 60% and now have it plugged in to the charger so I know its not dead or anything like that. I’m not sure what is going on.

  9. Ireland Yancey

    08/21/2016 at 1:45 pm

    MY musically won’t work it crashes 3 seconds into it

    • David MacDonald

      09/14/2016 at 8:57 am

      I have the same problem . Did you manage to fix it

  10. Liam

    09/13/2016 at 5:02 pm

    My phone is ios10 and when I get messages with invisible Ann and stuff it still says (sent with…) how do I fix this

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