Grey maps / WebGL errors on iPhone / iPad with iOS / iPadOS 18.7.2 - update
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Fellow Windy addict here ๐
If you are experiencing grey maps (eg colour overlay missing) and/or WebGL errors AND you are running iPhone / iPad with iOS / iPadOS 18.7.2 then you need to update iOS / iPadOS to a newer build.
One workaround is to upgrade your device to iOS / iPadOS 26 but for many this is not desirable ... so please read on.
How to check iOS / iPadOS build? Verify build in Settings / General / About / iOS Version
- iOS 18.7.1 & earlier - Windy app works as expected
- iOS 18.7.2 (22H123) - Windy app not working (grey maps and/or WebGL errors)
- iOS 18.7.2 (22H124) - Windy app works as expected
If you have the problematic 18.7.2 (22H123) build then check for updated release of iOS / iPadOS 18.7.2 under Settings / General / Software Update. In some cases you may need to restart your device to see the update.
NB for those on the iOS 18 Beta release train, you need to reset the Beta Updates to Off (under Settings / General / Software Update) for the corrected 18.7.2 (22H124) update to become visible.
Tested with latest Windy app v47.020122 from App Store
Finally there is an assumption that the iOS / iPadOS 18.7.2 (22H124) build has been globally released to all iPhone / iPad devices. This may be wrong - please file feedback with Apple if you are unable to update.
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@dugeem Thank you for this detailed description, we already pinned your post in this forum, so it can be easily found by other users.
Once again, we really appreciate your post here.
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This issue is on Firefox desktop also. The animated map goes grey after 5-6 days?
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Beyond this period, you need to be Premium subscriber (symbolized by the crown) to get color maps.
Nothing to do with the issue in iOS devices.
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@idefix37 ok they are really pushing me to the limit. Not happy
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@dugeem beta off on brought up the update and the update fixed this issue for me.
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Apple has released iOS 18.7.3 RC (22H217) - the Windy app works as expected.
Tested with latest Windy app v47.2.1 from App Store.
NB currently this iOS release is visible only for those on the iOS 18 Beta release train. Unless youโre a developer or managing a device fleet โฆ Beta releases are not recommended.
