[doublepost=1481731831][/doublepost]I am loosing my faith in Apple. Seems they are releasing hardware/software before thorough quality testing. I used to be one of the first to get a new release of their products but not any more. I beta test iOS and OS X software but am considering on opting out of that as well. I switched from MS to Apple because of problems like these. I would like to see the "OLD APPLE COMPANY" back. "LET'S MAKE APPLE GREAT AGAIN" sounds like a catchy phrase.
Following complaints that the new watchOS 3.1.1 update is bricking some Series 2 Apple Watch models, Apple has temporarily pulled the update.
watchOS 3.1.1 is no longer available for download from the Watch app on the iPhone, with watchOS 3.1 listed as the most recent update for those who had not already downloaded and installed 3.1.1.
After installing watchOS 3.1.1, some Apple Watch Series 2 owners had their devices bricked. Affected Apple Watches are displaying a red exclamation mark on the screen that instructs them to visit www.apple.com/help/watch.
The site directs Apple Watch owners to perform a force restart of the Apple Watch by holding down the side button and the Digital Crown, and says that if a restart does not work to restore the device, it will need to be taken in for service.
Resetting the Apple Watch has not worked for customers who have had their watches bricked by watchOS 3.1.1, and replacement Apple Watches will be required. Apple retail locations cannot service Apple Watches in store, because access to the diagnostic port (something not done in-store) is required.
Most users who are affected by the problem own an Apple Watch Series 2, and it is not yet clear why the update failed on some devices and not on others. watchOS 3.1.1 will likely be made available again once the bug is cleared up. Customers with an Apple Watch bricked by watchOS 3.1.1 should visit an Apple retail store or contact Apple support.
(Thanks, Manolo!)
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Maybe Tim Cook can be cast as Bill Murray in a 2017 remake of Groundhog Day.
The only thing is that by the end of the movie, Tim would actually have to learn to get it right!
This was my experience too. Downloaded the update at work yesterday afternoon, but when I got home at night where I could put my watch back on the charger and stand, and tried to do the update? It kept saying "Verifying..." for a while, followed by reporting that it had no network connection and couldn't update.
It obviously DID have a working connection, so I figured something went wrong with the update. But then I read about it getting rolled back. So now, I'd just like to know how to delete this pending update so it quits taking up space on my iPhone!
It obviously DID have a working connection, so I figured something went wrong with the update. But then I read about it getting rolled back. So now, I'd just like to know how to delete this pending update so it quits taking up space on my iPhone!
i had it downloaded and was about to install it last night before bed, but it wouldn't let me (i guess that's a good thing)i'll wait
Surprising the Watch 2 still has a diagnostic port, which seems to go against the general effort to waterproof the thing.
I believe they were metal before, unless you bought one of the fancy ceramic ones and then I think it's still ceramic. But if it truly is turning things into metal that weren't before, that's rather cool.
Same here - working on my 42mm Space Grey Series 2 without issue.
The year end review for Apple 2016 will be a hilarious look back at failure after failure with Apple denying or blaming customers for the issues. 2017 is when it finally comes to a head at Apple. They had a good run.
Yep, that's what happened with me. I'm not worried about the space on my phone though...I have 128GB
For those still having issues, please stop whining.
And complaining.
Why are you here?
Every company/software has problems.
If this was Microsoft, nobody would be so vocal.
Apple will fix it, don't get your panties in a bunch.
I don't have issues; you must be in the minority.
None of this indicates a trend.
/s
And complaining.
Why are you here?
Every company/software has problems.
If this was Microsoft, nobody would be so vocal.
Apple will fix it, don't get your panties in a bunch.
I don't have issues; you must be in the minority.
None of this indicates a trend.
/s
From the watch app on your phone, got to settings>general>usage. You will see the update and can delete it from there
I did the update without any problems, but I think activity tracking in broken with this update. Anyone noticed anything with their activity?
Some sleeping hours are counted as "stand" hours after the update. My count for Monday is 20, and 22 for Tuesday this week. I don't think I had this problem before the update or ever.
Some sleeping hours are counted as "stand" hours after the update. My count for Monday is 20, and 22 for Tuesday this week. I don't think I had this problem before the update or ever.
This happens to at least someone with every update now it seems. It's getting ridiculous.
My Dad and I were talking about the tech leaders meeting with Trump and I commented how I am interested to see what Tim Cook's take on him is (given his stated admiration for Bobby Kennedy and MLK). He said we should get a Ouija board and ask Steve Jobs his opinion. My response was that Steve Jobs would be more interested in discussing the recent quality slips within Apple.
Jobs: What is watchOS 3.1.1 supposed to do?
Team: <Answer>
Job: Then why the F*#$ doesn't it do that?
Jobs: What is watchOS 3.1.1 supposed to do?
Team: <Answer>
Job: Then why the F*#$ doesn't it do that?
I believe the point is they aren't Microsoft. And the singlular reason most people pick the Apple ecosystem and pay a premium over Google or Microsoft is that it just f***ing works!
The Tim Cook Apple is riding the brand into the sunset. Seems like over promising and underdelivering is the new norm these days.
Funny how my Apple Watch is locked for only a few minutes when I don’t enter the passcode, then magically unlocks.
Funny how my Apple Watch is locked for only a few minutes when I don’t enter the passcode, then magically unlocks.
I received my replacement watch. Snapped off the band and put the old one in the box. Peeled off the label to reveal the return label below and sealed it with the included tape. I had to restore my new watch from a backup, but now it's as if the whole thing never happened. I have to say I was happy by the way Apple handled this. I called yesterday morning and before noon today, I was back to normal.
Beta test? I think they have. Are you expecting every single watch produced to be tested for every future upgrade? I mean the watches affected were working out of the box; they were affected after the update so no one could tell those specific watches would glitch. Again no one is apologizing on behalf of Apple it's a given that these glitches happen. It's a small sample of all the Series 2's that were sold that were affected.
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It has everything to do with the manufacturer/parts or else EVERY series 2 watch would have been bricked. Apple is taking care of it from the reports I've heard of those affected. I'm not saying that it's okay; I am saying that as long as Apple takes care of it then nothing to worry about. There were lemons with every thousand or so Macs produced during the Jobs era post 1999 as well as faulty iPods, iPhones, etc. etc. I remember my screen on my iPhone 5 popping off in one corner. I brought it to the Apple Store and in 30 min. it was good to go. People just seem to want to bitch about this company for some reason. As for Pebble, I like the watch. It works and it was inexpensive. They are a good example as they make smartwatches.
We all paid a premium for Apple products with one of the reasons being, "It just worked."We all pay a premium for Apple products with one of the reasons being,"It just works."
FIFY
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This. when my contract is up in 2 years, unless iPhones have usb c as the charging port, or they somehow bring back the headphone jack, I'm going to seriously consider a pixel.
Yep, good for me considering I've had other Apple products get bricked. Hopefully Apple will get those who were not so fortunate a fix or replacement.
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It's not irrelevant to me or those that had success. I was just sharing with others in the forum. I hope others that weren't so lucky get their issue resolved quickly.
It's much more likely to be software related than hardware related. Software differences between watches will be much more variable than hardware.