Eyeing iOS 16.3 update? Some iPhone users are complaining of glitches

If you are planning to update your iPhone to iOS 16.3, then you should give it a second thought. Here’s the reason.

By: HT TECH
| Updated on: Feb 07 2023, 17:03 IST
The latest iOS 16.3 update for iPhones will transform your experience
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1/6 iOS 16.3 has some amazing new features including the Security Keys for Apple IDs. Apple has introduced the Security Keys feature, which allows you to strengthen the security of your account by requiring a physical security key as part of the two-factor authentication sign-in process.  ( HT Tech)
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2/6 Apple has introduced the Black Unity Wallpaper for iPhones to honour Black history and culture. (Pixabay)
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3/6 Advanced-Data Protection will be available globally with the iOS 16.3 update providing you a choice to activate end-to-end encryption for additional apps such as Notes, Photos, Message backups and more. (HT Tech)
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4/6 Apart from these, Apple has rolled out support for the recently launched 2nd Gen HomePod. Moreover, the update also fixes several bugs and issues such as the accidental, issue of the horizontal lines on the iPhone 14 Pro Max, the black wallpaper bug, and Siri issues in CarPlay have also been addressed. (Unsplash)
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5/6 Who is eligible to get the update? Anyone with an eligible iPhone. That means anyone with an iPhone 8 or later will be able to download the iOS 16.3 update. (Unsplash)
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6/6 How to install the latest iOS 16 update: Just open Settings and tap General. Now go to the Software Update and check for the latest available update. (Unsplash)
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Apple is aware that something unusual is happening with the iPhone after the iOS 16.3 update. (Unsplash)

It is always advised to update your smartphone to the latest software version as it holds many benefits such as security enhancements, new features, improved performance, and bug fixes. However, AppleInsider's report has suggested that some iCloud users are experiencing difficulties in synchronizing with iCloud Drive, Photos, and backup upload following the update to iOS 16.3 and worryingly, it appears to be related to the absence of two-factor authentication, the report suggested.

Several iPhone users who have updated their smartphones to iOS 16.3 have shared their experience on Apple's Support Forums and Reddit. The issues came after the update to iOS 16. 3, which introduced security changes allowing physical security keys to secure accounts and expanded Advanced Data Protection beyond the U.S. The reports mention that users are receiving a message which reads "An Unexpected Error Occurred. Please try again later" whenever they try to enable previously active and functional features such as iCloud Drive and iCloud Backup, and more.

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In many cases, two-factor authentication has not been activated, which is frequent as per the complaints by users. However, there are also a few instances of users encountering the same issue even with two-factor authentication enabled, suggesting that another factor may be at play.

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The report mentioned that Apple's iCloud data security overview states that "two-factor authentication" must be enabled on all new Apple IDs, as well as for various other ecosystem features like end-to-end encryption. Advanced-Data Protection, which includes end-to-end encryption for iCloud Drive, device and message backups, photos, and other components, was first introduced in the U.S. in December 2022. This feature was then expanded to other countries starting from January 23rd. Apple is aware of the situation, report added.

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First Published Date: 07 Feb, 16:43 IST
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