Share focus status on iPhone not working (iOS 16.6)

Share focus status (any focus: DND, Driving, Work, etc.) on iPhone/iPad isn't working. I've tried every thing within reason to fix it & nothing works. I've deleted & recreated the focus & nothing has worked.

iPhone 12 Pro Max, iOS 16

Posted on Sep 11, 2023 11:54 AM

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SravanKrA

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Posted on Sep 12, 2023 12:51 AM

Update to iOS 16.6.1

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SravanKrA

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Sep 12, 2023 12:51 AM in response to jl225

Update to iOS 16.6.1

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Sep 12, 2023 5:07 AM in response to SravanKrA

Well that worked. I didn't even know I had an update waiting. Thanks!!

Sep 21, 2023 1:32 AM in response to jl225

If I block someone, can they still see my focus status?

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Share focus status on iPhone not working (iOS 16.6)

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