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iOS 18 Beta Problems: 5 Things You Need to Know

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Apple’s iOS 18 beta is causing problems for iPhone users. Some issues are very minor while others are far more problematic.

We’re getting feedback from those who have moved their iPhones to Apple’s upcoming operating system.

Unsurprisingly, the iOS 18 beta has its fair share of issues. It’s not surprising given that the software unfinished and pre-release software is always plagued by bugs, glitches, and performance problems.

If you’re thinking about trying the iOS 18 beta on your iPhone, you need to understand what you’re getting into before you signup.

And those of you using the beta need to know where to find fixes and ongoing feedback about the beta’s performance.

In this guide we’ll take you through the current state of iOS 18 beta problems. We’ll also provide you with a list of resources that might come in handy if you do run into issues on your device.

iOS 18 Beta Problems

Apple’s latest release notes highlight known issues with the latest version of the beta, iOS 18 beta 8. Some of the more prominent issues include:

  • App Icons in Control Center gallery always appear in Dark Mode.
  • Creating local files in the Files app fails in the visionOS 2 and iOS 18 simulators if the host is not upgraded to macOS Sequoia Beta.
  • If a pregnancy sample is deleted on a device that is not on iOS 18, users are not prompted to remove pregnancy data from MedicalID if applicable.
  • In Cycle Tracking, if a pregnancy sample is edited or created on a device different than where pregnancy onboarding was completed, Medical ID might not display pregnancy information correctly.
  • If a user has multiple devices running beta 1 or 2 and onboarded Home with a Utility account, the account might get offboarded when one device is upgraded to beta 3.
  • Upgrading from iOS 18.0 beta 5 to iOS 18.1 beta might cause all Mail to redownload.
  • For group messages with RCS and iMessage participants, a reply to a text message attachment might not display as a thread on the receiver device.
  • Icons in Spotlight might not match icons on the Home Screen.
  • Users with an Apple Watch might be prompted to reauthorize Connected Accounts in Wallet on iPhone.

Beta testers are reporting problems as well and we’re hearing about the following:

  • Installation issues
  • Download problems
  • Face ID problems
  • Wi-Fi issues
  • Bluetooth bugs
  • Crashes and lag
  • Problems with various first and third-party applications

Apple will fix many of the software’s initial problems, but some issues will probably linger on throughout the beta testing process.

You can’t predict exactly what you’ll encounter during your time on the iOS 18 beta and that’s why we recommend doing some prep work before you install the software on your iPhone.

We’ve put together a pre-installation checklist and it will help you get everything in order before you install the iOS 18 beta on your iPhone.

Where to Find Feedback

If you’re currently using the iOS 18 beta, or you’re thinking about downloading it, make sure you keep an eye on feedback from early adopters. Their feedback will give you a look at the most prominent issues.

If you’re using an older iPhone or you’re having a good experience on an older version of iOS 17, you’ll want to dig into feedback before you jump to the beta.

There are a few places to check for feedback about iOS 18’s performance.

You can check YouTube for information about your device. We’re starting to see feedback about bugs, performance issues, and the overall speed of the beta.

Apple’s official discussion forums is another resource to bookmark. We also recommend monitoring feedback from the MacRumors forums.

You’ll also want to check social media sites like Reddit and X.

How to Fix iOS 18 Beta Problems

Again, some issues will require a fix from Apple. However, some you may be able to fix on your own.

We’ve put together a list of fixes for the most common iOS beta problems. It’s a good starting point if you encounter problems with Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, or issues with cellular data.

If you’re dealing with performance issues (lag, lockups, etc), take a look at our list of tips to potentially improve performance.

If you’re noticing abnormal battery drain, check out our guide to fixing bad iOS beta battery life. It could help you improve it in minutes.

If you don’t find what you’re looking for in our guides, we recommend getting in touch with the community on Apple’s discussion forums or with Apple via its customer support account on Twitter.

iOS 18 Beta Downgrade

If you can’t stand iOS 18 beta’s performance on your iPhone, you can drop back down to iOS 17. Apple is currently signing on iOS 17.6.1.

The company isn’t signing on iOS 17.6 or any older versions of iOS which means you can’t drop your iPhone back to software older than iOS 17.6.1.

What’s Next

Apple will periodically release new versions of the iOS 18 beta. New betas will bring bug fixes, but they’ll also bring problems of their own.

The company typically releases new beta software every other week and then once a week when we get closer to the RC (Release Candidate) and final release in the fall.

New betas are usually released around 10AM Pacific.

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