iOS 16 was released on Monday, September 13th and is packed with new features. But such a major update isn’t without its problems. For example, stubborn bugs may be discovered or some new features are experienced as annoying by many people. We list all the iOS 16 problems and give you, if there is one, the solution. And as soon as new problems arise, we will update this article for you!
And the problems of iOS 16? I see iOS 15.7!
Apple has released two updates at the same time: iOS 15.7 and iOS 16. The first is for people who like to stay on iOS 15 but still want to stay up to date on security. The update is also intended for devices that are no longer supported by iOS 16: iPhone 6s (Plus), iPhone 7 (Plus) and first generation iPhone SE.
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If you go to the usual place for your updates (Settings> General> Software Update), you will see iOS 15.7 pontificate. And this is a bit confusing. If you want iOS 16, look at the bottom of the page, where you will find the Update to iOS 16 button. Did you accidentally install iOS 15.7? You will also find iOS 16 in “Settings> General> Software Update” at the bottom: unless you have another beta profile installed, you must first remove it in “Settings> General> VPN and Device Manager”.
Before being that person who accidentally downloads iOS 15.7 instead of iOS 16: look at the bottom of the screen for the correct update 😉 pic.twitter.com/1Rcv4fcBh7
– iCreate (@icreate_NL) September 12, 2022
The first solution to try
We always recommend that you restart your phone first in case of problems. You can do this by holding down the volume up button and the power button at the same time – or just the power button on iPhone models with a home button – and then dragging “power off” to the right. This often solves the problem.
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I still lack the features
Not all iPhones get all the new features of iOS 16. Some features are also only available on iPhone 13 and later. Want to know what features your iPhone is missing? Read our article: Your iPhone will not (yet) receive these iOS 16 features.
Additionally, there are other features that Apple has postponed. Think about new emojisthe completely new Free form appfrom Shared iCloud Photo Library in Live activity. These features will come in future temporary updates, such as iOS 16.1 or iOS 16.2.
Why are my notifications so weird?
In iOS 16, notifications are stacked at the bottom of the screen. This means that you always have them in check, but not all of them are fans. While you can’t move notifications up, you can just turn the stack back into an old-fashioned list. Go to “Settings> Notifications” and choose “List” at the top.
I have no battery percentage
There was a lot of buzz on the way back batterijpercentage in iOS 16, but now that the update is here you may not be able to find the option in “Settings> Battery”. You can, because the feature is not supported on iPhone 13 mini, iPhone 12 mini, iPhone 11 and iPhone XR. However, there is good news: those models will receive the icon iOS 16.1!
My background is dark and blurry
What’s new in iOS 16 is that the background can be blurred so that your app icons are more visible – this option can be found after setting a new wallpaper in “Adjust Home Screen> Blur”.
But some people also see a blurry and dark lock screen. This has to do with focusing and therefore usually with Do Not Disturb mode. Go to “Settings> Focus> Do Not Disturb> Options” and make sure “Blank Screen Lock” is off – your lock screen will stay sharp!
That awesome depth effect doesn’t work
The new ‘pimpable’ lock screen it is for most people the functionality of iOS 16. But the depth effect, where time is slightly behind an object or person in your photo, you might not make it work on its own.
You are not alone: we also have difficulties in this in the editorial office. It is difficult to estimate which photos will or will not, but it is still important that there is enough space above the object or person. Other than that it’s just trial and error: try it with as many images as possible.
Horizontal face ID not working
Hey, Face ID wouldn’t work even if you hold your iPhone horizontally? You are right. But only on iPhone 13 (mini) and iPhone 13 Pro (Max).
The latest news on iOS 16
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