The new iPhone 14 lineup should be upgraded to the latest iOS 16.0.1.
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Although this new Apple smartphone already has iOS 16 by default, experts warned that users must specifically have the 16.0.1 version.
Recently, Apple's Far Out 2022 event officially introduced the new iPhone 14 on Sept. 7. After a few days, the gadget maker decided to complete the launch of the new iOS 16.0.1.
After months of beta testing, tech giant manufacturer official unveiled this new iPhone operating system on Sept. 12.
This is a great strategy since the new iPhone 14 will be released on the market on Sept. 16.
iPhone 14 Should Be Updated to iOS 16.0.1?
If you are among the consumers interested in purchasing the new iPhone 14, you need to update your Apple handset to the latest iOS 16.0.1 once you receive the device.
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According to Apple Insider's latest report, the base version (iOS 16) still has some bugs that affect activation.
On the other hand, some issues may also cause problems with FaceTime and Messages.
Now, here are the specific issues you may face when you don't update your iPhone 14 to the latest iOS 16.0.1:
- FaceTime calls and Messages will reach your device.
- Instead of one Messages conversation, there will be two separate threads.
- Messages may be shown to come from your email address instead of your phone number.
- Your iPhone Message may show up green on other iOS devices instead of green, which may confuse the receiver.
How to Update to iOS 16.0.1
Forbes reported an auto-update delay issue with the new iOS 16.0.1. This is why you need to know how to update manually.
Here are the steps you need to follow:
- First, you need to open your iPhone 14's Settings app.
- Once you are there, click the General option and choose the Software Update button.
- Check if the provided operating system is the new iOS 16.0.1. If yes, just follow the given steps.
Apple recently announced that the new iOS 16.0.1 is exclusive to the latest iPhone 14 models.
This means that users can only get the system if they have the iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Plus, iPhone 14 Pro, and iPhone 14 Pro Max.
If you want to learn more about the new iOS 16.0.1, you can visit this link.
In other stories, Verizon's iPhone 14 promotion offered a 25% discount for MagSafe.
Meanwhile, the always-on display feature of iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max reportedly has no customization feature.
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Written by Griffin Davis
