It is so sad that I would rather deal with the random shut down instead of seeing the slide to unlock feature getting removed given the occurrence rate vs how annoying to use the phone without that feature.
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Apple Says iOS 10.2.1 Update Has Significantly Reduced Unexpected iPhone 6 and 6s Shutdowns [Updated]
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Doesn't seem like regions or anything else like that have much to do with it, simply that some people experience some issues while (many) others don't.
Wait, what? Whoa!
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I empathize. It's taken me months to retrain myself. I've got one iPad mini updated and one on iOS 9. I occasionally fry a few brain cells unlocking them.
Well if yours was not affected , that's a excellent statistical study.
Alas mine was, so that balances that out....
My battery got replaced last night, though when I was in Norway , it would shutdown at nearly 100% , will see how the new battery goes
Celsius? Fahrenheit? Reaumur? Kelvin?
25 degrees Celsius is fine weather in my opinion!
Battery indication, however, seems to be still bugged. Had my 6+ dropping indicated charge from over 50 to 2% within around 5 minutes without much use, then it remained at 2% for around 12 hours and another 8 hours at 1% before finally shutting down. Very light use in all of that, but inconvenient as hell.
So. Will the new update allow my iPhone 6+ to communicate with my Mac Pro running 10.7.5?
No?
Then I will not be updating. And when I finally need a new phone, Apple will be losing my business.
Between REQUIRING me to buy a new computer (Since they have blocked my computer from going any higher than 10.7.5) and constantly making it difficult for loyal apple users to consistently use their products without having to buy new hardware every 3 years, I think it's time to go.
I will keep my Apple computers (Still the most usable and powerful computers I've ever owned even though apple says they are out of date) but the iPhone will not be upgraded.
And on a side note... I need my headphone jack! Period. That is a deal breaker for me.
No?
Then I will not be updating. And when I finally need a new phone, Apple will be losing my business.
Between REQUIRING me to buy a new computer (Since they have blocked my computer from going any higher than 10.7.5) and constantly making it difficult for loyal apple users to consistently use their products without having to buy new hardware every 3 years, I think it's time to go.
I will keep my Apple computers (Still the most usable and powerful computers I've ever owned even though apple says they are out of date) but the iPhone will not be upgraded.
And on a side note... I need my headphone jack! Period. That is a deal breaker for me.
It still is the exception. Remember they now sell hundreds of millions of devices where as the "good old years" they were barely selling enough to break even.
More devices out there = more reported issues
[doublepost=1487926839][/doublepost]Total BS. Since I upgraded to the new build my 6s has been lagging, my Touch ID no longer works and the battery drains quickly. These upgrade issues have happened one to many times with not only iPhones but 2 different MacBook Airs as well. I strongly feel that upgrading any Apple device that is 1.5 years old will affect the product. Seems as if the motherboard etc. is not capable of functioning properly with the upgrade. IMHO, I feel Apple is being disingenuous and loosing credibility very fast!
For the last several months, iPhone 6, 6s, 6 Plus, and 6s Plus users have been dealing with a problem that causes their devices to unexpectedly shut down, an issue that Apple now says it has successfully addressed in the latest iOS 10.2.1 update, released to the public on January 23.
In a statement provided to TechCrunch, Apple says that the iOS 10.2.1 update has resulted in an 80 percent reduction of unexpected shutdowns on the iPhone 6s and a 70 percent reduction of unexpected shutdowns on the iPhone 6.
According to Apple, the shutdown issue that is solved by the iOS 10.2.1 update is separate from the problem that caused it to recall a select number of iPhone 6s devices. In that case, Apple said some batteries had been overexposed to "controlled ambient air" during the manufacturing process, resulting in the need for a physical battery replacement.
That there are multiple issues causing iPhone shutdowns explains why many iPhone 6 users also complained of problems after the iPhone 6s recall, and why the iPhone 6s issue seemed more widespread than Apple suggested in the recall program. There were even rumors that Apple was planning an iPhone 6 battery exchange program, something Apple quickly refuted.
The shutdowns solved by iOS 10.2.1 are reportedly caused by uneven power delivery from older batteries, which can trigger an emergency shutdown on an iPhone. Apple has tweaked its power management system to reduce shutdowns, but some users may occasionally still have problems, so Apple has also created a way to auto-restart without needing to connect to power. The auto-restart feature is available on the iPhone 6 and 6s in iOS 10.2.1 and will be added to the iPhone 6 Plus and 6s Plus in iOS 10.3.
A new battery info screen will also be added to iOS 10.2.1 in the next few days, letting customers who need to replace their battery know that it's not functioning as expected. The warning, which will be in the Battery section of the Settings app, will only be displayed to customers who need new batteries.
When iOS 10.2.1 was released, Apple did not include a mention of a fix for the iPhone 6 and 6s in its release notes, giving it time to quietly collect data on the shutdown issue before making an official announcement. Customers who are experiencing shutdowns on their iPhone 6 or 6s devices should upgrade to iOS 10.2.1 if they have not done so already.
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I was having the infuriating shutdown issues with my 6+. Got so fed up waiting for a fix that I purchased a new OEM battery and install kit for about £15, and did a home replacement (it was out of warranty so I thought what there hell).
The phone works as good as new, and has also fixed another issue I had with crappy cracking Bluetooth audio connections. Not for the faint hearted, especially trying to remove the old battery, but most certainly doable. I would highly recommend you try replacement batteries.
The phone works as good as new, and has also fixed another issue I had with crappy cracking Bluetooth audio connections. Not for the faint hearted, especially trying to remove the old battery, but most certainly doable. I would highly recommend you try replacement batteries.
My iPhone 6 was stuck on 1% for several hours and that was while trying to drain it, to see if recalibration fixed it (running 10.2.1).
Overall, the only 100% working solution I've found for the semi-regular times when it would shutdown unexpectedly was to charge it at some point in the day.
Only reason I haven't replaced the phone is the difficulty in doing so for me because it's impractical to have an unreliable phone, that and the fear Apple wouldn't replace it because my battery is "healthy".
My 6 was shutting down at 30% regularly - Did some remote diagnostics via the support app and they confirmed the battery was still o.k. (at around 80% of original design capacity) - after the update it's been fine.
I'm on the latest 10.3 Public Beta and I'm having battery issues on my 6+.
Just last night I was at 48% battery. Fired up my GoPro to livestream and within 5 minutes the phone dropped to 15%. I shut down the app and the phone dropped to 1%. Put the phone on standby and returned to the car and plugged the phone in and it shot from 1% to 15% instantly.
Just last night I was at 48% battery. Fired up my GoPro to livestream and within 5 minutes the phone dropped to 15%. I shut down the app and the phone dropped to 1%. Put the phone on standby and returned to the car and plugged the phone in and it shot from 1% to 15% instantly.
Ugh, this is so bogus. I was losing power and having shutdowns consistently with my iphone 6. An hour of use would drop from 100% to below 20%, and it was getting worse. It would unexpectedly shut down, but I'm not sure if this was related to the "unexpected shut down" bug, or just do to the fact that it could plunge from 50% to 1% in a matter of seconds at times.
I checked the battery recall, no dice there for my serial number. Sooo, I replaced by battery using the ifixit kit ($40), and now my phone is working like new again. Basically, I think I had a faulty battery and Apple wouldn't admit it. Soooo, I don't think this software update will do me any good at this point (probably only introduce more issues), since it was clearly a battery issue.
It was worth replacing the battery for me, since it was relatively low cost, and it was pretty easy to replace. If the software update doesn't fix the issue, I would try the battery replacement before getting a new phone (I almost did, since my phone was more or less useless unless it was plugged in).
Anyway, point being, I think Apple is increasingly full of cr*p and I'm going to switch to something else (Pixel?) when I'm due for an upgrade. I know other companies have their issues as well, but Apple has burned up all my good will at this point!
I checked the battery recall, no dice there for my serial number. Sooo, I replaced by battery using the ifixit kit ($40), and now my phone is working like new again. Basically, I think I had a faulty battery and Apple wouldn't admit it. Soooo, I don't think this software update will do me any good at this point (probably only introduce more issues), since it was clearly a battery issue.
It was worth replacing the battery for me, since it was relatively low cost, and it was pretty easy to replace. If the software update doesn't fix the issue, I would try the battery replacement before getting a new phone (I almost did, since my phone was more or less useless unless it was plugged in).
Anyway, point being, I think Apple is increasingly full of cr*p and I'm going to switch to something else (Pixel?) when I'm due for an upgrade. I know other companies have their issues as well, but Apple has burned up all my good will at this point!
Using this logic, the iPhone 4 should have been recalled because of "antenna-gate." They recognized the downfall of the antenna design and "fixed" it when they produced the 4s. I personally have had zero issues with my 6 and I have had it since launch day but again, I take care of my $800 devices.
Just to be sure I understand you... your implication is that anyone who has a problem with an iphone 6 is not taking care of it/abusing it?
You're missing the huge difference in hardware between the original iPad Mini (which I agree is badly under-spec'd for iOS 9 and 10) and the 6S, which should run iOS 10 like a champ.
Well, my iPhope 6s's unexpected shutdowns have been significantly reduced (well, to 0) since Apple replaced its battery.
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