[2024 Updated] iOS 15 Bugs and Fixes

Part 1: Common Fixes for Common iOS 15 Bugs

Experienced Apple users know that whenever a new iOS system is released, they will always encounter common bugs, such as being unable to update, short battery life, and so on. Similarly, there are some common fixes for common bugs. Therefore, we list common bugs and fixes in the table below.

Common Bugs When Updating iOS 15:

Common Bugs After Updating iOS 15:

Common Fixes:

• Restart your iPhone.
• Free space on your iPhone.
• Re-attempt again.
• Delete or reinstall apps on iPhone.
• Reset all settings.
• Reset network settings.
• Force reboot your iPhone.
• Contact with Apple support.

Part 2: Specific Fixes for iOS 15 Bugs

For uncommon bugs, we list the corresponding fixes in this part.

1. Apple Watch fails to unlock iPhone & Vice Versa.

  Solution: Turn off Unlock by Apple Watch→Exit the Face ID passcode setting→Turn Face ID passcode setting back→Get iOS beta 6. Same thing with iPhone to unlock Apple Watch.

2. For Carplay, the mute and route overview buttons might not display in certain vehicles.

  Solution: Stop screen sharing and then connect your phone to your car.

3. For Music app, unable to share songs from the share sheet to Twitter or Snapchat.

  Solution: Go to the song-playing view and press “Play”, do it once or twice, problem solved.

4. WhatsApp backup got stuck.

  Solution:

  Step 1: Check how much space WhatsApp is using. Go to “Settings” and tap “General”. Then, choose “iPhone storage” and check if you have that much free space in your iCloud storage.

  Step 2: Turn off WhatsApp backup from the iCloud settings, delete the existing WhatsApp backup. Then, turn it back on again.

  Step 3: If all of this fails, back it up to iTunes. This will always work.

  If you think it is difficult for you to follow the above steps or you fail to successfully back up WhatsApp through this method, we strongly recommend a one-click and easy-to-use software---UltFone WhatsApp Transfer.

5. System year is messed up.

  Solution:

  Step 1: Choose “Settings” on your screen and tap “Language and Region”.

  Step 2: Select “Calendar” and choose the right calendar from the list.

6. AirPods could not connect with iPhone accompanied with these prompts below.

  Solution:

  Step 1: Manually connect your AirPods in Bluetooth menu.

  Step 2: You will get a prompt saying they are not in range, but don’t worry.

  Step 3: Forget AirPods and connect it as a new device.

7. No audio in the Instagram stories.

  Solution: Go to the Feed and activate the sound in publication, then the audio of the stories come back on

8. Some videos on Youtube can't open.

  Solution 1: Scroll down and then tap the displayed top results.

  Solution 2: Click on the profile of the videos and then return to the video page.

  Solution 3: Go to Home Screen and then go back to Youtube.

9. Safari can not be opened on Google after iOS 15 update.

  Solution : Use experimental webkit features of Safari.

10. Data in the Notes app disappeared after iOS 15 update.

  Solution:

  Step 1: Go to "Settings" and then tap "General".

  Step 2: Choose "Reset" and the click "Reset Home Screen Layout".

11. Live Text not working after iOS 15 update.

  Solution 1: Check iOS 15 Live Text supported devices (iPhone/iPad/Mac).

  Solution 2: Enable Live Text.

  Solution 3: Using a clearer photo.

  Solution 4: Reopen Camera/Safari/Photos apps.