Apple iOS ranks among the most advanced mobile operating systems in the world. Apple’s operating system is getting better and smarter through a reworked user interface and the addition of new exciting features. In reality, Apple has been at hard work on improving its own OS for years, expanding its functionality and usefulness. At this year’s WWDC event, Apple unveiled iOS 12, the latest version of its mobile operating system. In reality, we heard a lot of rumors hinting at the new features coming into iOS 12 prior to the official announcement. True to rumors, iOS 12 is packed with a barrage of new features iOS fanatics have been craving for.
One of the highlights of iOS 12 lies in Screen Time. As the name suggests, the feature allows you to see how much time you are spending on your iPhone or using your individual apps. In reality, Screen Time is not something new as it is now part of Google Android P. Like Android P’s counterpart, iOS 12 Screen Time lets you set time limits for each app. When the time expires, you will get an alert. From here, you can choose to leave the app or request more time.
iOS 12 also includes support for grouped notifications. This is something we have been expecting to see for a long time. Specifically, in iOS 12, you can group multiple notifications from the same app at once. Once you are done, grouped notifications show up in a stack that you can access with some simple taps. iOS 12 has been available for two days only. However, we have started to hear some of the issues iPhone owners are facing with Apple’s latest iOS version. With that in mind, we are here to help.
In the section below, we have rounded up the most common iOS 12 problems and show you how to fix them. For some background, iOS 12 is still rolling out to compatible devices worldwide. To update your device, open the Settings app on your device, then hit Software Update. Now just simply check for any updates and install them on your device.
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OTA update issues
Like any other software update, iOS 12 is now available for over-the-air updaters. Following this method, you can easily grab the update without the need for iTunes and a nearby computer. However, it has its own issues that prevent you from performing the update. In reality, a number of iPhone owners have reported that they do not find the iOS 12 software update inside the Settings app. There could be any reason for why the update does not show up, ranging from incompatible devices to overloaded servers.
iOS 12 supports a wide range of iOS devices, but make sure that you check the list of compatible iPhones and iPads with iOS 12 before moving ahead. If you still cannot get the update, there is a good chance that you have installed iOS 12 GM on your phone. For some background, a golden master (GM) version is the final build of a new iOS software update that’s specifically designed for testing purposes. Basically, the golden master build of iOS 12 is the same version as the official public release.
If the problem still persists, then try updating your device using iTunes. However, make sure you have a backup of your device in case something goes wrong during the process.
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iOS 12 features gone?
iOS 12 introduces a lot of new exciting features and changes. Once the update is complete, you are expecting to gain access to grouped notifications, Screen Time, new animoji, Siri shortcuts, and more. However, you find out that they fly away for unknown reasons. iOS 12 supports various older iPhone models like iPhone 5s, iPhone 6, or iPhone 6 Plus. However, Apple will not bring certain iOS 12 to its older phones and keep them exclusive to iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max.
One of most exciting iOS 12 features that won’t make its way into older iPhones lies in Depth Control. In reality, the feature lets users add depth effect to their portrait photos. Depth Control is exclusive to Apple’s iPhone XS lineup as it requires the A12 Bionic chip. Other features include Memoji, Siri Suggestions for the Shortcuts app, and camera effects. Besides, Apple removed Group FaceTime feature from the public release of iOS 12. Apple promises to release the feature in future updates.
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iOS 12 software update failed
A lot of iPhone and iPad owners are complaining that the update failed in the middle of the process. In reality, this problem is not new out there as it pops up every year when Apple releases new software updates. The reason behind this issue is that many people are rushing to download an update on the launch day, which causes the servers to crash. The best shot to deal with the issue is to wait for a few days until the servers are stable.
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Apps are crashing
We have heard reports from iPhone owners that their apps start crashing after updating to iOS 12. Tech experts claim that the issue emerges every year because apps are not fully updated to be compatible with a new version of iOS. To fix the issue, make sure you now have the latest updates of your favorite apps. If not, open the App Store, look for the app you wish to update, and hit the Update button. Keep in mind that a new software update usually comes with fixes for bugs and errors. So, it’s a good idea to stay up-to-date.
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Battery draining fast
The battery is among Apple’s major concerns every time the company releases new software updates. A lot of iPhone owners claim that their iPhone’s battery is running out quickly after updating to iOS 12. If you are among those users who are affected by the issue, then try disabling Location Services on your phone. To do this, open the Settings, then tap on Privacy and turn off the switch for Location Services.
These are the most common iOS 12 issues and how to fix them. Hopefully, our solutions work for you. If you have got any issues, let us know in the comments below.
