Many GarageBand users have noticed that after installing iOS 11, they've been unable to launch the app without it crashing immediately. According to a support page on Apple's website, the company is 'aware of the issue and is investigating solutions.' This is just the latest in a line of many bugs Apple has been attempting to contend with following iOS 11's release, including haptic issues with the iPhone 7 and crackling noises coming from the earpieces during calls on iPhone 8.
Like all the other problems users are experiencing post-update, this isn't affecting everyone. However, if you're one of the individuals struggling to open GarageBand on your device Apple suggests turning off iCloud for GarageBand as a temporary solution:
Mar 22, 2011 GarageBand for iPad is, I'm pleased to say, another one of those apps. It's software that melds so perfectly with the iPad hardware that when you. Beginner: Embrace loops. On macOS and iOS, GarageBand has a loop browser, enabling you to create songs by dragging and dropping pre-made loops to tracks on the timeline. To open the loop browser, click/tap the loop icon in the toolbar. You can search for specific instruments or genres. GarageBand for iOS may look and feel very similar to its Mac counterpart, but the mobile version of Apple’s entry-level DAW is really its own entity. The app combines simple but effective Touch and Smart instruments, guitar amps and effects and a sequencer that (depending on the iOS device you're using) enables you to record on up to 32 tracks. When you first open GarageBand you'll be asked to select the kind of instrument you want to use. At the top of the screen you'll see two options: Live Loops and Tracks. Live Loops is a relatively new addition to GarageBand, which allows you to sequence existing recordings in real time.
- Launch the Settings app for iOS.
- Tap your Apple ID banner.
- Tap iCloud.
- Under Apps Using iCloud, toggle off the on/off switch next to GarageBand.
Unfortunately, this does mean that you won't be able to access any GarageBand songs you've saved to iCloud Drive. They won't be deleted or anything — they'll still be there once you switch iCloud back on — but you won't be able to work on them until the issue is fixed. Any new songs you create will be saved to your device's native memory.
GarageBand is free on the App Store. It comes pre-installed when you purchase an Apple device, but if you've deleted it and want it back, you can get it here:
- GarageBand - Free - Download now
Thoughts? Questions?
Have you been experiencing any issues with GarageBand since updating to iOS 11? Give us a shout in the comments and let us know if switching off iCloud fixes the issue for you.
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