I downloaded 2 iPhone 6's, and iPad mini 1, and a iPad Air with no problems. I am not the original owner of the iPad Air and I used my iCloud user name and password not the original owners iCloud name and password. Everything works just fine.
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Apple Temporarily Pulls iOS 9.3 Update for Older iOS Devices
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Not every iPhone or iPad is with the original owner who initially set it up.
I was thinking the same thing. I thought the article was talking if you originally set your iPhone up with one id, then changed you id later that it was asking for the first one. I didn't read it as asking for the last owners id.
If you bought it as used the phone would have been reset with activation locked turned off. I wouldn't see why the phone would ask for the last users id, or why it would be only older devices. If it involved activation lock, you would think it would involve all iPhones.
When you have something that is design to deter thieves you should consider that it might "deter" you if you forget it. Making a typo on a forum with an edit button is not quite as serious.Tee hee. I guess even the perfect make mistakes, huh?Glad you found a spare 's' laying around. Wearing pant can't be blamed on Apple though, so that's a good thing.
Either way I may have misunderstood the situation and the meaning of "original" in the context.
Apple has temporarily stopped offering the iOS 9.3 update for older devices like the iPad Air and earlier and the iPhone 5s and earlier due to installation issues some users have experienced. On older devices, iOS 9.3 requires users to input the Apple ID and password originally used to set up the device, which can lead to the device becoming stuck at the Activation Lock screen if the original account information can't be recalled.
In a statement given to iMore, Apple says it is working on a fix and plans to issue a new version of iOS 9.3 in the next few days. Customers with an affected device who attempt to download iOS 9.3 during this time will not be able to install the update as Apple has stopped signing it.
For customers who have already installed iOS 9.3 and have gotten stuck at the Activation Lock, Apple has published a support document with steps on how to solve the issue. Apple recommends removing Activation Lock via iCloud or attempting to enter an Apple ID or password through iTunes.
Update: Apple has released a new build of iOS 9.3 for the iPad 2 and may be planning to roll out updates for additional devices. Apple has not yet resumed signing iOS 9.3 for affected devices.
Article Link: Apple Temporarily Pulls iOS 9.3 Update for Older iOS Devices
Can't Apple get anything "right the first time" these days? Oh wait, there doesn't seem to be a problem with the Apple Watch bands....
True, not as serious. The point was judge people a little less. Stuff happens; even to Apple. They said it was their fault. They said they would fix it in a few days. You blaming users is akin to me accusing you of not knowing how to spell just because of forgetting a letter. They're not to blame and you're not dumb.
Is the article referencing original id, as the very first one, even if activation lock was disable and the phone factory reset. Wouldn't that be just like the phone was new and setup for the first time?
It could also be read as I bought my phone and set it up using ID 1. Then for a reason I needed to change my to ID 2. So the original would still be mine, but a past ID.
I think the article could use a little more clarification on what the bug is. Does it carry over on used phones even if they have been factory reset correctly, or is it only showing up with a change of ID without a factory reset.
I got an old Ipad 2 which was factory reset before I got it and got no problem in the update under my own Apple ID. Not sure that proves anything either way though.
I wonder...if you had your Apple ID A and password A when you activated your device and now your password is B, does it happen? Or is it because the device was activated with Apple ID A and Password A and now it's being used by Apple ID B and Password B?
Those are two completely different cases, and it's unclear why it would matter at all. The speed of the fix implies that it might be some kind of theft-related checking system related to activation lock, like the home button disabling thing.
Those are two completely different cases, and it's unclear why it would matter at all. The speed of the fix implies that it might be some kind of theft-related checking system related to activation lock, like the home button disabling thing.
Very good points. The article could definitely use more clarification. Either way, it seems to be a bug. It only affects older devices and it appears to be randomly distributed in the customer base. Weird.
Bolded: That's a valid scenario and perfect example for those blaming consumers. If you changed your ID and have been using the new one for a while, why would you ever need to remember the original?
C'mon Apple! I've been struggling with an update for my iPad mini 2 for hours... Now, I have to wait a new release for my "old" device.
Apple.. it just works. Apple. get your Collective asses out of your heads and focus on.. derps. User since 1989 here. Im inflamed by the sheer BLOAT of OSX/IOS/ Apple as a whole. BLOATWARE! FAILWARE far FAR to often for far far too many users. Including your 2 gen behind hardware! DERPPLE.
A friend of mine downloaded iOS 9.3 to his iPhone 5 on Tuesday. He texted me super concerned because I was the one that told him to update. he told me that he was unable to activate his device even though he was correctly inputting his credentials. He tried many times and I eventually told him to come see me so I could help him out. We ended up reinstalling iOS 9.3 from iTunes, downgrading back to iOS 9.2.1, and even restoring and reinstalling iOS 9.3. Nothing worked as he kept putting in his credentials, but the iPhone still was saying it could not connect to the activation servers. He ended up going to the Apple Store to find out that they couldn't help him.
He ended up purchasing an iPhone 6 because of this, so maybe Apple did do this to get some sales.
He ended up purchasing an iPhone 6 because of this, so maybe Apple did do this to get some sales.
How?
Scenario a: Apple tells you that your password is not secure enough and forces you to change your password. Now you remember the current password and do not remember the old one.
Scenario b: Someone obsessive with security by changing the password every month and would not leave any paper trails.
The issue is this update made the user to remember the account information when the device was first set up, which is who knows how long ago...
Now that Apple pulled the update, the error message does not help: "You cannot install this update now because you are not connected to the internet" ! Not really helpful… and no way to delete it from my iPhone now.
I had have an iPad 2 that was running the Beta Releases. The Final Release installed without any issues.
One of the earlier Public Release Betas bricked the device, but I was able to bring it back to life after searching on Google and many attempts.
One of the earlier Public Release Betas bricked the device, but I was able to bring it back to life after searching on Google and many attempts.
I updated my bricked 4S and it also asked for my username and password twice. It actually asked me for my Apple ID and iCloud password which confused me until I figured it out. I finished the update and then I got an Apple push messages on my Macs that said a new iPhone Had been added to my account. I also had some difficulty getting back on Apple Music. I thought maybe it was some new security measures.
