Apple recently began rolling out the iOS 14.7 beta 2 update to developers, but unfortunately, this latest patch is plagued with a deal-breaking bug. A fix for the issue has yet to be announced, so users are best to avoid installing the software until Apple finds a way to address it.

Before Apple can publically release a new build of iOS, it first needs to test beta versions with developers. This allows Apple and other devs to ensure everything is working as intended, that apps are compatible with the update, and is a chance for any bugs/issues to be caught. While these betas are supposed to be used only by developers, iPhone enthusiasts often find ways to download them anyways so they can live on the bleeding edge.

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While bugs for iOS betas aren't uncommon, the iOS 14.7 beta 2 update has a particularly nasty quirk that users should be aware of. As first reported by 9to5Mac, many people have revealed that this update is causing a 'SIM Failure' error. When this error appears, the iPhone cannot make or receive phone calls/text messages or use cellular data. In other words, it's rendered completely useless unless connected to a Wi-Fi network. While the issue seems most common with iPhones using eSIMs, users with physical SIMs should be just as cautious.

What iPhone Users Can Do About This Bug

iOS 14 Home Screen

If someone has already downloaded and installed iOS 14.7 beta 2, the bad news is that there isn't a fix right now. Apple will (hopefully) address this with a beta 3 update in the coming days, but for the time being, it's unclear how quickly that will happen. Until then, users will be left with an iPhone that's basically a glorified iPod touch.

All hope is not lost for users who have downloaded iOS 14.7 beta 2 but haven't actually installed it yet. To delete the update and remain on beta 1, the process is quite simple. Open the Settings app, tap 'General,' tap 'iPhone Storage,' tap 'iOS 14.7 beta 2' from the list, and then tap 'Delete Update.' When iOS 14.7 beta 3 rolls around, users will be able to download and install that instead.

And that's ultimately where things stand right now. iOS betas always come with some level of risk, though the usual bugs aren't typically this bad. Steer clear of iOS 14.7 beta 2, delete the update if it hasn't been installed yet, and keep those fingers crossed that Apple can patch this sooner rather than later.

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Source: 9to5Mac