Apple releases first beta of iOS 16.1 for developers

Apple just released a beta version for iOS 16.1. This is the first pre-release that was initially published in the developer program. The build number is 20B5045d. We checked the updates.

iOS 16.1 beta for developers

Little is known about the changes so far. This is mainly due to the fact that Apple usually hardly announces any information with the publicly available release notes at the start – and we therefore always wait for the first tests after the updates to discover new features. However, we have translated the release notes for you and added them to the end of the article.

iOS 16.1 mainly brings improvements and bug fixes

What other changes will be introduced has not yet leaked out. Previously, it was only called “improvements and bug fixes”. We will provide the information later if details beyond the release notes become known in a timely manner.

Also released are new beta updates for iPadOS 16.1, as well as updates for watchOS 9.1, tvOS 16.1 and HomePodOS 16.1 in the developer program.

Here’s how you can participate in the beta program

Apple initially only released all new beta updates to registered developers. The new beta will also appear in the public beta program, but it is still unclear when the update will start.

The main difference between the beta programs is that the public beta program is free, but developers pay an annual fee. As soon as Apple starts the update, you can get it as an over-the-air update as a registered beta tester. If you haven’t already signed up for the public beta program, you can do so at any time.

To register for the program at beta.apple.com/sp/de/betaprogram you must register with a supported device. Your Apple ID is required for this.

Release Notes iOS 16.1 Known Issues

To pair Matter accessories, a profile must first be installed on your device. (99832852)
Workaround: Install the profile available under Developer Downloads.
Removing Apple Home from the Connected Services menu of the Matter accessory in Home does not remove the accessory tile. (77681079)
Workaround: Use the Remove Accessory option in the detail view of the accessory.
When pairing a Matter accessory, you may get a warning about turning on Wi-Fi. (98460235)
Workaround: Make sure your device is connected to your Wi-Fi network.
Adjusting the color or color temperature can result in an unexpected color setting on a Matter accessory. (98578966)
Accessory details may not open if a Matter accessory is unreachable. (99232316)
It may not be possible to pair a Matter ECM code via the Matter Support Framework Pairing API. (99232681)
Workaround: Use “More options” in the QR code pairing flow to select the accessory you want to pair.
Uncertified accessory notifications may appear when pairing Matter accessories. (99502842)
You may not be able to pair a Matter accessory if the accessory is already paired with a third-party ecosystem. (99671133)
The device initiating the pairing must use the same iCloud account as the Home Hub. Only the owner of a home, not an invited user, can pair Matter accessories. (76012945)

RoomPlan

Fixed in iOS 16.1 beta
Existing skins are now updated in the didAdd delegate function. (98829642)

SKAdNetwork

known problems
Postbacks can have an expectedly long time delay. (99637298)

Have you discovered anything new?

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