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rgfr
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November 1, 2016
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Beta version 7

  • November 1, 2016
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I eagerly downloaded the new beta version 7 onto my iPhone this morning. But see no difference in how it plays Spotify. The settings 'About my Sonos System' says I am still on v6.4.8 which suggests the update has not worked. It went through the update and reconfiguration process on the iphone. I used the url in the email (to be used in cases where update fails) to download the dmg file to my phone but then it asks where I want to open it - Notes, Dropbox, iCloud with no option to open it on the phone. Can anyone please help me.

Thanks in anticipation
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    Best answer by jgatie
    Sonos public betas are almost exclusively Android/Mac/Windows only, due to Apple rules concerning public betas for iOS devices. Though you can load the beta on your system, the new controller app will only be available for Android devices. In addition, your iOS devices will be in limited compatibility mode, with most of your Settings menus greyed out. If you own no Android devices, this beta is probably of no use to you, and you should un-enroll. See more info here:

    https://sonos.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/3354/?_ga=1.159790011.747021966.1461070270

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    ratty
    ratty
    November 1, 2016
    https://en.community.sonos.com/announcements-228985/sonos-version-70-now-entering-public-beta-for-android-mac-and-windows-pcs-6755181

    Read the second paragraph in the announcement.
    jgatie
    jgatieAnswer
    November 1, 2016
    Sonos public betas are almost exclusively Android/Mac/Windows only, due to Apple rules concerning public betas for iOS devices. Though you can load the beta on your system, the new controller app will only be available for Android devices. In addition, your iOS devices will be in limited compatibility mode, with most of your Settings menus greyed out. If you own no Android devices, this beta is probably of no use to you, and you should un-enroll. See more info here:

    https://sonos.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/3354/?_ga=1.159790011.747021966.1461070270
    The LHC
    November 1, 2016
    You know, for a couple of hours there I actually forgot what a new beta release means for the forum...
      Chris
      Chris
      Lead Maestro
      November 1, 2016
      yep..
      Respect the Queue (2)Move (3)Beam (1) Era100 (2)ARC (1)SonosOne (1)Playbar (4)Play5 (4)Play1 (3)Play3 (1)Port (2)Connect (1) Roam (2) Ace (1)Connect:Amp (4)Sonos Amp (1)Sub + (9) Echo + Smartthings; (2)Play)
      brian163
      Lyricist III
      November 4, 2016
      If you own no Android devices, this beta is probably of no use to you, and you should un-enroll.

      While I understand the point your trying to make in the context of the original question regarding an iOS device, I'd suggest a more accurate statement is:

      "If you own no Android devices or Mac or Windows computers running the Spotify desktop application, this beta is probably of no use to you..."
      Chris
      Chris
      Lead Maestro
      November 4, 2016
      There was a user that said by updating to the beta on his Mac it did allow the Spotify direct access functionality on his iPhone Spotify app (even without the ios beta on his phone). I can't confirm that but that is what was posted.
      Respect the Queue (2)Move (3)Beam (1) Era100 (2)ARC (1)SonosOne (1)Playbar (4)Play5 (4)Play1 (3)Play3 (1)Port (2)Connect (1) Roam (2) Ace (1)Connect:Amp (4)Sonos Amp (1)Sub + (9) Echo + Smartthings; (2)Play)
      Mikesonos
      Lyricist II
      November 5, 2016
      Installing beta 7 on 2 android devices produced no icon on the home screens. Is this a known bug?
      ratty
      ratty
      November 5, 2016
      Installing beta 7 on 2 android devices produced no icon on the home screens. Is this a known bug?
      Did you try removing the old controller first?
      Mikesonos
      Lyricist II
      November 5, 2016
      Thank you ratty.

      I did remove the old controllers on both android devices before installing beta 7. I have again uninstalled both devices and then re-installed beta 7 from your emailed link. Again, neither devices has an icon on the home screen!
      ratty
      ratty
      November 5, 2016
      Did the app actually install? If it did you can always add its icon yourself.

      Note that you will need to permit installation from unknown sources in your security settings to use the downloaded APK.
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