[Updated continuously] iOS 12.0.1/12 bugs, problems, issues and changes

Update (October 13):

Going by latest reports, the Phone app freeze/crash issue has made way from iOS 12 to iOS 12.0.1. Read more about it here.

Update (October 12):

With iOS 12.0.1’s arrival, problems like calling issues, broken Bluetooth connectivity, and battery drainage have come to light. Meanwhile, the iPhone XS LTE issue continues to persist.

Update (October 09):

iOS 12.0.1 as been released, fixes charging gate and WiFi issues on iPhone XS, iPad keyboard glitch, missing subtitles from video apps and Bluetooth problem.

Original story follows:

Apple released iOS 12 just yesterday.

And as is usually the case, we at PiunikaWeb bring you useful and actionable information related to this release that you’ll likely not find anywhere else.

So fasten your seat belt, the flight is about to take off.

iMessage threads/chats merging issue

The streamlining feature of iMessage in iOS 12 (combining or merging different chats from same contact) has introduced major problems for users. More info here.

iPhone X users report display issues

Writing for Forbes, Gordon Kelly has shared a significant number of reports (mostly from iPhone X users) complaining about iOS 12 messing up with their unit’s display.

The problem results in “poor contrast levels, unbalanced colours and overexposed black levels.” More info on the problem here.

Javascript bug plaguing Safari on iOS 12

A nasty java script bug has made way to Safari web browser in iOS 12. More info here.

Microsoft confirms accessibility issue with iOS native mail app

Microsoft Intune Support Team recently confirmed an iOS 12 issue.

They updated their official page informing their Apple customers that after installing iOS 12 they may find their native mail app blocked.

They say it’s a known issue related to conditional access policies.

Here’s how they explained it:

There’s a known issue with iOS 12, EAS, and conditional access policies. Customers whose end users update to iOS 12 immediately on the September 17th expected iOS 12 availability may find that their iOS native mail app is blocked by conditional access even if they meet the criteria to pass the policies.

Worry not. A fix is already in works and will be landing soon as confirmed by Microsoft support.

While a fix is in production in Exchange, it is rolling out as part of the safe rollout process, so it’s possible for at most a 48-hour period after iOS releases that conditional access policies will need to be adjusted by the MDM admin to ensure continued email access on iOS devices.

Here’s their official post if you wish to take a look.

Subtitles missing from iTV Hub app

A few hours ago, iTV Hub took to Twitter to inform about a problem related to iOS 12.

The update has introduced subtitles related issues with the service.

Apart from acknowledging the issue, they also mentioned that Apple is already working to resolve the problem.

So hopefully, a fix should be arriving soon.

iOS users: Unfortunately there is a bug with the new iOS 12 which is preventing subtitles from working in our app. Apple are on the case and hoping to release a fix ASAP. Apologies for any inconvenience.

— The ITV Hub (@itvhub) September 18, 2018

No Bluetooth icon in status bar

Right after installing iOS 12, many Apple users started chiming about the Bluetooth icon not showing on the device’s status bar despite being enabled.

Crap. Just noticed… @Apple has removed the Bluetooth status icon from the status bar w/ iOS 12. pic.twitter.com/SwlVFEe77z

— Sean Sullivan (@5ean5ullivan) September 18, 2018

@AppleSupport Apple, just downloaded iOS 12 to my iPhone 8. It looks like you have a bug, the Bluetooth icon is gone. It’s gone whether or not I am connected to something or not.

— SB (@ScottMBolt) September 17, 2018

The Bluetooth icon no longer showing in the status bar is expected behavior in iOS 12. We do want to be sure that Bluetooth is pairing with devices still. Do you have one handy we can test with?

— Apple Support (@AppleSupport) September 17, 2018

With proliferation of complaints, Apple Support quickly informed the users (through their official Twitter handle) that it’s not a bug.

The company says it is an intended change introduced with the newest update.

We're happy to help answer your questions about iOS 12. The Bluetooth icon is no longer available in iOS 12. You can lean more about the status icons on an iPhone here: https://t.co/jQzrWp4DL4 If your Bluetooth isn't working, please let us know.

— Apple Support (@AppleSupport) September 18, 2018

Update installation glitch

A lot of users across micro-blogging site Twitter are complaining about update installation failure.

We understand this could be due to server clogging, but the number of complaints makes the problem worth highlighting.

For a quick glance here’s what some of the users say:

I cannot update iOS 12 lah. An error occurred it says. Why ah? pic.twitter.com/yzKstpGnNm

— A M R 🦁 (@ameelms) September 18, 2018

Hi i am having a problem updating my phone iphone 6 and 6 plus l got an error message
Unable to install update an error occured installing ios 12
I have tried all the possible ways but failed, please help pic.twitter.com/O17BcPAmO2

— Medo (@medo_8080) September 18, 2018

@AppleSupport hi I'm trying to install iOS 12 on an iPhone 5s and keep getting an "unable to install update" error message. pic.twitter.com/vmqSMc6AgG

— R. (@rents78) September 17, 2018

You can try the following two user shared workarounds that we have found so far:

For everyone that’s getting and error message trying to update to iOS 12 here’s some tips:

1. Be connected to power
2. Have stable internet
3. Very important: have 3gb of space on your phone!!! (Seems to be the issue)
I hope this helps you! 🙂 #apple #iphone #iOS12

— Saskia Sträter (@saskiastraeter) September 19, 2018

I eventually managed to install it. Had to delete the iOS update and download it again

— R. (@rents78) September 18, 2018

Black line issue

anyone who has an iphone x and just updated to IOS 12 are u getting a black line on ur header like this pic.twitter.com/jXBKWniYGb

— bee ♡ 106 (@mcustrench) September 17, 2018

ios 12 makes everyone’s header have an ugly ass black line IM TIRED

— 𝘤𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘥𝘭𝘦𝘳 𝘣𝘪𝘯𝘨 (@BLAIRNOSELMA) September 19, 2018

is anyone else having a problem with the black line across the header? closing the app didn’t work for me, this started when i got ios 12 pic.twitter.com/YDAU11Dqks

— vic (@lovingyoonseok) September 18, 2018

hi i love everything about ios 12 except for that black line across everyone’s header ugh

— sarah met ariana (@getwellsoou) September 19, 2018

ios 12 now puts a black line through the headers wtf

— kalenminaj is meditating (@kalenminaj2) September 19, 2018

WhatsApp issues/h3>

Bug with WhatsApp in the new IOS 12. With the horizontal orientation turned on. You open WhatsApp you flip it horizontal and you try to flip vertical again and you are left blank

@WhatsApp when i flip the iPhone X (iOS 12) to horizontal and return to vertical the app crash (blank screen). need killing process and reopen app

— Alisson Gomes (@alissonphp) September 18, 2018

ios 12 fucks up your whatsapp.

— Black September (@elprezzidente) September 18, 2018

The app is not working right with the IOS 12. It has some bugs

— Gaby (@GabyZand) September 18, 2018

Bluetooth issues

Well nothing, first failure in IOS 12, the Bluetooth does not start and there is no way to put it in motion

pic.twitter.com/j39WfSULDH

—  Carlos JG (@CarlosJG) September 18, 2018

I just finished a clean install. Still broken for me. Same behavior you described. Maybe mine is actually broken but strange timing. Bluetooth was perfect until the minute I updated to iOS 12

— Kyle (@5wallace) September 18, 2018

I have the exact same issue. iPhone 7. Any fix? I’ve reinstalled iOS 12 and rebooted and still not working.

— chasingcoins (@new2crypto) September 18, 2018

I did a Remote diagnostic session with Apple support online and they told me my Bluetooth wasn’t responding. Therefore it was broken and I needed to get it repaired. Doesn’t make much sense I think it’s clearly tied to the software

— Kyle (@5wallace) September 18, 2018

Some other reports

1. Hi @AppleSupport I have upgraded to IOS 12, but encountered a problem with the keyboard layout that makes no sense why it was changed. On the old keyboard layout the International keyboard button was where the Alt Key is located, however on ios12 is reversed, creating not only pic.twitter.com/NnOEAiDadH

— Greg Sully (@PhattGreg) September 19, 2018

2. a key in a bad position, causing me to switch keyboards when I am trying to open numbers and symbols, but a extra complication with the assistive appications like-write (see video, as tbis is what happens and slows my pace by a significant amout), where its back to normal. pic.twitter.com/4kqcOZZfZC

— Greg Sully (@PhattGreg) September 19, 2018

@tim_cook Hi. I updated to iOS 12, but now Apple News will not work, even though my iPhone is online.. Is there a way to fix it? pic.twitter.com/n1dinLGKNP

— Michael Powell (@mp1234567890) September 18, 2018

iOS 12 bug: add Screen Time to your widgets and it’ll flash up “set up screen time in settings” whenever you pan to widgets view for a moment. pic.twitter.com/p8jtpZua0X

— :EFF: (@MintySnacks) September 18, 2018

I officially hate iOS 12! This is doing my head in and making me feel physically sick! Watch how the screen jumps back all the time as I am scrolling tweets 🤢🤮 pic.twitter.com/jgXkBwYJnE

— Andrew Roberts 💬 (@AndyMRoberts) September 18, 2018

@AppleSupport I updated my iPhone 7 to the new iOS 12 and now when I make calls I can’t hear any voice chatter only the speaker hiss ? I’ve tried restarting the phone and resetting it but to avail! The speaker is working so I’m guessing it’s a bug from the new software. #apple

— Matthew Vowles (@SomersetSniper) September 18, 2018

@MercedesBenz @MercedesBenzUK @AppleSupport I've just updated my iPhone X to iOS 12 and wanted to try the new Apple Carplay features but greeted by this… #iOS12 #AppleCarPlay pic.twitter.com/muGBelvYpY

— T. Ay (@GothThug69) September 18, 2018

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