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iOS 17.5 Beta 4 ― Bug Fixes, Changes, and Improvements

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Banglazed

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iOS 17.5 Beta 4

Release Date ― April 30, 2024
Build Numbers ― 21F5073b
Darwin Kernel Version ― 23.5.0: Tue Apr 23 21:28:29 PDT 2024; root:xnu-10063.122.3~2

iOS 17.5 Beta 4 SDK Release Notes

The iOS & iPadOS 17.5 SDK provides support to develop apps for iPhone and iPad running iOS & iPadOS 17.5 beta 4. The SDK comes bundled with Xcode 15.4, available from the Mac App Store. For information on the compatibility requirements for Xcode 15.4, see Xcode 15.4 Release Notes.

Accessibility​

Resolved Issues​

  • Fixed: Accessibility AbleNet Hook+ Assistive switch MFi Accessory wired connection when connected to iPhone or iPad might not work.
 (124439667)

App Tracking Transparency​

Resolved Issues​

  • Fixed: App Tracking Transparency inaccurately returns denied authorization prior to user consenting to tracking. (126589236)

Core Motion​

New Features​

  • To respect users’ privacy, apps calling CMAltimeter’s startRelativeAltitudeUpdatesToQueue and stopRelativeAltitudeUpdates are now required to include the NSMotionUsageDescription string in their plist in order to receive data.
    Apps built with SDKs prior to iOS 17.5 and watchOS 10.5 without the NSMotionUsageDescription string in their plists will not receive data.
    Apps built with iOS 17.5 and watchOS 10.5 or later will crash if they do not have the NSMotionUsageDescription string in their plist as described in CMAltimeter. (125573971)

eSIM​

New Features​

  • New Apple Universal Link for eSIM install:
    https://esimsetup.apple.com/esim_qr...ddata=LPA:1$GSMA_SMDP_Address$activation_code

    Universal Links should be all lower case. Only the GSMA activation code (QR code), passed in as carddata, is customized for the carrier’s SM-DP+ and eSIM profile. Use the iOS user agent in web requests to determine when to offer Universal Links for eSIM, which are only be enabled on iOS 17.4 and later. (92405493)

StoreKit​

Resolved Issues​

  • Fixed an issue where the Terms of Service button on SubscriptionStoreView could cause a crash when tapped. (123383479)

Wallpaper​

Resolved Issues​

  • Fixed: Add New Wallpaper sheet does not load any content after restoring device. (126299569)

New Features & Changes
New Issues
Remaining Issues
Resolved Issues

Additional Notes
How to install beta via OTA?
  1. Enable Beta Updates (Settings>General>Software Updates>Beta Updates)
  2. Check and sign into the right Apple ID to access beta
  3. Select which beta you would like to receive (Public/Developer)
  4. Hit "Back" and pull down to refresh
  5. Do an encrypted backup or iCloud backup before installing the beta from release build
  6. Install the beta
If you no longer wish to receive beta updates:
  1. Turn off the Beta Updates (you can also sign out of your Apple ID to unlink your developer account)
  2. Wait for the next public release or follow the guide below to install the IPSW release build
Troubleshoot: Sometimes, the beta update will not show so you may need to enable/disable Airplane Mode or restart your device before rechecking for update.

How to install beta via IPSW on Mac?
  1. You will need to install either Xcode beta or MobileDevice.pkg which can be extracted from the Xcode beta (tap with two finger or right click to Show Package Content>Contents>Resources>Packages>MobileDevice.pkg - this will work on older Macs that do not support the latest macOS or Xcode beta)
  2. Do an encrypted backup in Finder in case you need to restore your device
  3. Hold down Option + Check for Update and select the appropriate IPSW file for your device (whether you're updating to a newer/beta firmware, reinstalling the same firmware or downgrading to previous firmware while retaining all your data) downloaded from Apple using your free developer account. Note: You must have an active internet connection as it will check the IPSW signing status before it will proceed with the update.
  4. Enter your iPhone passcode once prompted to proceed.
Notes/Tips:
  • Always keep a backup in case you need to restore your data if you restore your device
  • It may be better to close all apps before installing the updates and/or turn off your device for about a minute or restart a few minutes after your device is updated
  • You can also manually select the IPSW if you are restoring your device using Option + Restore iPhone. Restore will wipe all your personal data which you will need to restore your backup either using iCloud backup or Finder/iTunes backup
  • You do not need to install the MobileDevice.pkg from each Xcode beta version unless Finder does not recognize the new iOS beta
  • There is no MobileDevice.pkg equivalent to iTunes for PC which would require a new iTunes to support new/beta iOS
  • If you receive a new iPhone, you can connect to Mac to update or restore your device to the latest iOS before setting up your device.
  • You can also use the Recovery Mode/DFU to update or restore your device by manually selecting IPSW
  • iPhone 15/Plus/Pro/Max: 1.60.02
  • iPhone 14/Plus/Pro/Max: 2.60.02
  • iPhone 13/mini/Pro/Max/SE (3rd gen): 3.50.04
  • iPhone 12/mini/Pro/Max: 4.50.06
  • iPhone 11/Pro/Max/SE (2nd gen)/iPad Air (4th gen): 5.00.00
  • iPhone XR/XS/Max: 6.00.00
Australia
  • Optus - 51.0
  • Telstra - 55.0
  • Vodafone AU - 51.0
Belgium
  • BASE - 33.0
  • Orange B - 58
  • Proximus - 45.0
  • Telenet - 44.1
Brazil (updated 17.5 b4)
  • Claro Brasil - 58.1
  • Vivo - 58.0
  • TIM -
  • Oi -
Canada
  • Bell - 57.0
  • Fido - 56.0
  • Fizz - 53.0
  • Freedom/Shaw Mobile - 54.8.6
  • Mint Mobile - 58.0
  • Public Mobile - 54.8.4
  • Rogers - 58.0
  • Telus - 54.8.8
  • Videotron - 53.0
  • Virgin Mobile - 50.0
Denmark
  • 3 DK - 46.7.11
  • TDC 58.0
  • Telia 58.0
France
  • Bouygues Telecom - 40.0
  • Orange France - 58.0
Germany
  • Vodafone.de - 58.0
  • Telekom.de - 56.0
  • O2-DE - 58.0
Greece:
  • Cosmote - 38.0
Guatemala
  • TIGO GT - 49.0
India
  • Airtel - 54.10
  • Jio - 54.10.2 (iPhone) and 54.8.4 (iPad)
  • Vi India (Vodafone Idea) - 54.0
Ireland
  • Eir - 33.5
  • Vodafone IE - 38.0
Mexico
  • AT&T - 57.0
  • Telcel - 57.6
Morocco
  • Orange - 50.0
Netherlands
  • KPN - 58.1
  • Vodafone NL - 45.0
Poland
  • T-Mobile -
  • Orange - 49.6.3 (Voice & SMS)
  • Play - 31.0
Portugal
  • Vodafone P - 40.0
Romania
  • Orange RO - 55.0
Slovakia
  • Orange SK - 57.6
Southeast Asia
  • Singapore Singtel -
  • Philippines Globe - 58.0
  • Philippines Globe (iPad) - 38.0
  • Philippines Smart - 58.0
  • Thailand AIS - 53.0
  • Thailand DTAC - 53.0
  • Malaysia Umobile - 33.0
  • Malaysia Maxis -33.0
  • Malaysia Digi -
  • Malaysia celcom -
  • Hong Kong - 32.0
  • Taiwan -
Spain
  • Orange ES - 58.0.1
  • DIGI ES - 54.8.4
  • Vodafone ES - 54.8.8
  • Movistar - 58.0
Sweden
  • Comviq -
  • Tre - 31.0
Switzerland
  • Salt - 58.0
  • Sunrise - 57.0
  • Swisscom - 58.0
Turkey
  • Turkcell (Lifecell) - 36.5.5
  • Vodafone TR - 32.0
  • Turk Telekom - 32.0
United Kingdom
  • EE - 58.0
  • BT-UK (EE MVNO)-
  • Three - 58.0
  • iD Mobile (Three MVNO) - 58.0
  • O2-UK -
  • Giffgaff (O2 MVNO) -
  • Sky (O2 MVNO) -
  • Vodafone UK -
  • Virgin Mobile (EE MVNO) -
  • Lebara (Vodafone MVNO) -
United States
  • AT&T - 58.0
  • Boost - 57.0
  • Cricket - 58.0
  • FirstNet - 55.0
  • FirstNet (iPad) - 41.7.6
  • Metro (TMO MVNO) - 58.0
  • Spectrum (VZW MVNO) - 58.0
  • T-Mobile - 58.1
  • TracFone/Straight Talk/Walmart Family Mobile - 58.0
  • U.S. Cellular - 46.7.24
  • Ultra/Mint Mobile (TMO MVNO) - 58.0
  • Verizon - 58.0
  • Verizon (iPad) - 41.0
  • Visible (VZW MVNO) - 51.0.1
  • Xfinity Mobile - 57.6.1
Finland
  • DNA - 57.6
Other
  • Docomo - 32.5.10
  • AlwaysOnline -

Historical beta release chart

iOS Version History Chart

iOS version history chart
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Has this been pulled? Verification failed with message that release is unavailable.
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Update: Solved. Verified and installed after a hard reset.
 
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iLuddite

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Simacca said:
Looks like my battery has stabilised.
Click to expand...
Samesies, noticed the same thing a little bit ago. I noticed the increased drain on beta 3 rather quickly and it seems to have dissipated after installing this one :) and IDGAF about whatever superstitious "muh indexing" BS people wanna throw out; I've been installing and running iOS betas for well over a decade and at this point I can just tell ;) but thanks for the unnecessary and patronizing "advice" as always ♡
 
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Hope the final version fixes my 13 mini from turning off for 3 hours in the middle of the night & then restarting. Currently on 17.4.1. Not cool with family members bypassed with DND.
 
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The update has failed twice for me. Used the IPSW file with option + check for update combo just like I did with the previous updates. First time it failed when the progress bar was around 60%, second time right around 100%.
iPad update went just fine. Maybe there is something wrong with the iPhone IPSW.
Update: It went thru with the third attempt.
 
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someoneoutthere said:
The update has failed twice for me. Used the IPSW file with option + check for update combo just like I did with the previous updates. First time it failed when the progress bar was around 60%, second time right around 100%.
iPad update went just fine. Maybe there is something wrong with the iPhone IPSW.
Click to expand...

Went on really smoothly for me using the IPSW. 14pro
 
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Siri is longer playing playlists - "Looks like Apple Music can't play that"
I deleted and recreated the playlists, re-installed via the IPSW, no luck.
Feedback submitted.
 
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on this beta, the app store does not have an popup window for install programs, this is somehow related to the fact that the list of downloaded/updated programs in the app store is empty i think
 
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