Signal bar on iOS 11

[prithvi64]

I like new signal bars in IOS 11. However, another big annoying bug, I noticed y'day, call screen when Call is on, key pad & other options aren't working, screen doesn't go out and calls not getting disconnected. IVRS mode calling is not possible at all. Only restart is the option to disconnect call.

 

[doogald]

How do you get beta versions? Are they an invite? My phone just says software is up to date with 10.3.2. As for preference, I think I'd be ok either way

This beta is for registered developers. See the link at the bottom of https://developer.apple.com and instructions here: https://www.imore.com/how-download-ios-11-developer-beta

There is a $99 annual fee for developers in order to see the iOS, macOS, watchOS, and tvOS betas.

At some point in the next few weeks, there will be a public beta available, but the beta for iOS 11 is not yet available through the public beta program. See https://beta.apple.com/sp/betaprogram/ . The public beta program is free.

 

[calebt]

How do you get beta versions? Are they an invite? My phone just says software is up to date with 10.3.2. As for preference, I think I'd be ok either way

You need to have a developer account to officially obtain beta.

 

[Spencerdl]

No clue. I'm with Verizon and I'm on iOS 10.1.1.

Do you get those annoying pop ups telling you to update?

 

[Ledsteplin]

Do you get those annoying pop ups telling you to update?

Occasionally to the beta. I have the profile on my phone. I try to keep the update deleted in settings >General > Manage storage, but it keeps coming back. It takes more than 2 gigs of space.

 

[omgtdubb]

I'd love to see a screen shot of it.

 

[Tartarus]

I'd love to see a screen shot of it.

Here you go:

 

[jr866gooner]

This Signal bar on iOS 11 has changed, from the famous circle signal bar back to the original signal bar. What do you think? YAY or NAY?

I am a big fan, whilst I was ok with the dots, they were not my favorite.

 

[Tinkernaught]

Here you go:
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Thanks for the screenshot!

 

[camaroz1985]

Saving space is most definitely the motivation. It is growing on me the more I see it, and I'm sure by September it will seem natural. The really shocking change will be to everyone that isn't really interested in tech and just updates to iOS 11. To them it will be a shock, and I anticipate lots of "Where did my dots go?" questions from my family.

 

[mogelijk]

The numeric field test is not an Apple feature. Your carrier provides that. If it no longer works, it could be Apple has blocked it either intentionally or unintentionally. Or the carrier no longer offers it.

Actually, it is an Apple supplied feature. Granted, the information is primarily for carriers to use and not for us end users, but the information comes from the phone -- it shows what type of signals the phone is receiving from the local cell antennas.

On my primary phone I currently have the numeric signal strength. On my backup phone, which is on the same account with the same carrier, I have the bars on the iOS 11 beta -- the numerical strength appears to not be an option in Beta 1.

 

[MizWylie]

Huge preference to the dots. Especially living in a rural area where those two or three dots make me queen.

 

[camaroz1985]

All hail Queen of Dots!!

 

[bldgabttrme]

Personally I always preferred the circles, as they take up less space at the top. But meh, either one will work fine in the long run.

 

[2020Dt]

the signal bar gives you a more detailed way to know how strong your signal is.

 

[BoneCollecter]

Retro retreated. Most likely i accept all new changes in ios 11.

 

[metllicamilitia]

the signal bar gives you a more detailed way to know how strong your signal is.

Actually the dots would. Apple gave us 5 dots but only 4 bars. It’s reading the same signal regardless. The most accurate signal reading is frequency, which can be gotten to pre iOS 11 using the Field Test Mode glitch.

 

[SternerDustin]

Looks pretty good to me - it's new and fresh so I like it, for now lol.

 

[Ledsteplin]

Actually, it is an Apple supplied feature. Granted, the information is primarily for carriers to use and not for us end users, but the information comes from the phone -- it shows what type of signals the phone is receiving from the local cell antennas.

On my primary phone I currently have the numeric signal strength. On my backup phone, which is on the same account with the same carrier, I have the bars on the iOS 11 beta -- the numerical strength appears to not be an option in Beta 1.

Yes, I clarified that in post #29 . It's an Apple feature, but for the carriers, not for the users. The only useful bit of info there for us is the signal strength numeric value.

 

[jekrispardgeek]

Personally I always preferred the circles, as they take up less space at the top. But meh, either one will work fine in the long run.

Same!