They don't seem to have a QA team...apparently that's what customers are for.
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Apple Pulls iOS 9.3.2 Update for 9.7-Inch iPad Pro After Bricking Complaints
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They don't seem to have a QA team...apparently that's what customers are for.
This is a concept that is slipping away without being too much noticed, and yet the image is quite self-explaining: how can a tool that needs a pc connection to work out flaws be a pc replacement?
Let me fix that.... 4th consecutive pulled update.... you know, in a row. They have pulled way more than 4.
Maybe? It either does or it doesn't. And as you say it prompts you over and over again, which it wouldn't do if it just installed the update automatically.
And if you have followed this thread, you would have seen that you can delete any downloaded update after which it stops prompting you.
Thank you very much for the info! The only thing there is still number 1 on the setting icon. I hope Apple fix it sooner than later.
Shame on Apple!!! Last time I couldn't call after the update, before my phone was in upgrade loop.
There was 8.0.1 which disabled all cellular functions (as well as TouchID) on iPhone 6 and 6+ that updated OTA (ie, not via iTunes). It was pulled within an hour and 8.0.2 which fixed things was released just a day later. This bug affected almost all iPhone 6 and 6+ models within a certain cellular class (ie, AT&T).
If an anything damages my OS and it's not able to boot anymore, I can just boot from disk or stick.
Maybe we should think about that basic functionality on a Super. Computer.
But I remember when possible, update will be downloaded again in background, and prompt you to install days later.
Maybe what I remembered was wrong.
In general, and without more information, my guess would be that some pointy haired middle manager overruled the engineer(s) and said, "ship it, we are not going to have late schedules on my watch."
As both having been and hired pointy haired middle managers I can tell you that it is not uncommon that the poor ones can not take the pressure of making the right decision and the good ones leave because the pressure is too high.
Yeah I'm sure that happened, they knew it bricked their newest flagship iPad and they decided to take the risk and release it anyway.
My guess is the engineers didn't do enough testing with 9.7 inch iPad Pro.
Yeah, is the Buyer's Guide going to be updated to "Don't buy" until they fix this?
Pretty sure 9.3.1 can still be downgraded to...is that helping in any way with this?
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Same update shouldn't be downloaded again if it was previously downloaded and deleted by the user.
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Why? The device you buy would still be perfectly functional and this update isn't something that is available, so there wouldn't be anything breaking the device or anything like that.Yeah, is the Buyer's Guide going to be updated to "Don't buy" until they fix this?
Don't know if I should be happy that Apple at least admits to their software bugs now or the idea that Apple has been WRETCHED with software releases in the last few years and are INCAPABLE of releasing bug free updates. And their bugs have been DISASTROUS lately that should never have made it past normal QA.
Well, this Apple customer is waiting until it's sorted out. This isn't the first software issue for the iPP9.7. I'm not interested in being Apple's alpha tester. (And yes, this is alpha-level nonsense. Software that causes a malfunction that can't be recovered from even with a complete wipe isn't worthy of even being called beta. Certainly never should have reached production.)
[doublepost=1463857288][/doublepost]I am unhappy to report that this article is a bit misleading. The update to 9.3.2 is still available today. I know this because my iPad just "updated" and is now in the "attempting to restore" process right now. So far no activity, I have a brick.
Amid a growing number of complaints over iOS 9.3.2 bricking some 9.7-inch iPad Pro models, Apple yesterday pulled the iOS 9.3.2 update. 9.7-inch iPad Pro users who have not installed iOS 9.3.2 no longer see the update, with iOS 9.3.1 now listed as the most current version of iOS 9 available for download.
Shortly after iOS 9.3.2 was released, MacRumors began receiving reports that the update was causing an "Error 56" message on some 9.7-inch iPad Pro devices. Not all iPad Pro users were affected, but those who were saw their devices rendered unusable. The error message instructed users to plug their devices into iTunes to restore, but restoring did not fix the problem, leaving the iPad Pros bricked.
Since then, MacRumors has heard several reports suggesting Apple is replacing iPad Pros bricked by the update, with no other simpler fix readily available. Users who are affected should contact Apple Support for assistance.
Apple has said it is looking into the issue, but did not offer details on what was causing the problem. The iOS 9.3.2 update will remain unavailable on the iPad Pro until a fix is found.
Update: Apple told iMore it is working on a fix and plans to issue an update soon.
Article Link: Apple Pulls iOS 9.3.2 Update for 9.7-Inch iPad Pro After Bricking Complaints
Thanks, Apple, I m now going to start the replacement process.
As in the update for the smaller iPad Pro? And one that wasn't previously downloaded already?
As it turns out, the restoration was a success, but it took two tries. Now at 9.3.2 and all appears to be well. And yes, it was a new download (this morning (Saturday).
So you checked for updates and it showed you one was available and you decided to download and install it?
Apple is usually slow and it is intentional like many others in the industry. It is still nothing to be proud of. Apple only acknowledged the defected video cards in 2011 27" (the high end video card model) iMac 4.5 years later, when it became so evident that it would be costier move to hide it publically. Thousands of customers ended up spending money to replace pcs that died prematurely because the seller intentionally held off as long as possible. Apple saves good amount of money from these practices.
Anyway, even if disturbing for some proud Apple's comrades who'd like these issues to be kept in a secret drawer, forums complaints on a large scale are an effective way for keeping Apple's awareness high on the situation (in the real world).
If only normal (or lucky) users post about their perfect situation, how could this be helpful to for those affected?
If only normal (or lucky) users post about their perfect situation, how could this be helpful to for those affected?
Yes, the little number 1 will continue to show - the genius said it will go away eventually - or when new update comes through. I am glad you were able to take advantage of this good info from an Aussie genius
Well, isn't a 'restore' just going to put the new (broken) iOS back on it? No wonder it's not working...
Is it only the iPad Pro 9.7? Have there been other issues with other devices?
I can say that, on my Apple Watch, it is taking longer to respond from a wrist roll, and occasionally it just stays black, not responding at all. It seems to be 'distracted' by some bad code...
Seems like it's already a legacy product.
COME ON APPLE PROGRAMMERS!!! The sloppiness is getting far more noticeable...
Is it only the iPad Pro 9.7? Have there been other issues with other devices?
I can say that, on my Apple Watch, it is taking longer to respond from a wrist roll, and occasionally it just stays black, not responding at all. It seems to be 'distracted' by some bad code...
Seems like it's already a legacy product.
COME ON APPLE PROGRAMMERS!!! The sloppiness is getting far more noticeable...