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iOS 10 Over-the-Air Update Bricking Some iPhones and iPads [Update: Fixed]
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my iphone 6s is stuck saying need to plug into iTunes, not getting to a computer for about 7 hours. Ugh, so annoying. I should have learned my lesson after the last time.
Same problem, bricked an iPhone 6S Plus and iPad Pro. The new iTunes is also screwed up, it continually re-downloads the iOS software over and over again, never completing the task so the iPhone and iPad can't even update. Apple really screwed this up, their software quality has now hit an all time new low. Additionally with all the problems with Apple Music and iCloud I'm sure they'll be getting more and more people to opt out of these services now. Apple Music is the worst music App out there, all they have to do is download Spotify to see how it's done properly. Also no one is using iCloud to back up Pages, Keynote or Numbers or anything since it continually corrupts those files and loses them. I'm predicting all time low iPhone sales for 2016-2017 under 45 Million units since there's no compelling reason to upgrade either if you have an iPhone 6S. Also why can't they make Apple TV like Sony Playstation or Xbox One plus a VR headset, this company has billions in the bank and never seemingly spends it wisely, project Titan is prime example. Signed Pissed off, ticked off, and now bricked
The new iOS 10 update, released today, appears to be causing problems for some iPad and iPhone owners who are installing it over-the-air. On the MacRumors forums, we're seeing multiple reports from users who have attempted to install iOS 10 and have had their devices put into recovery mode, requiring a restore.
It does not seem to be limited to a single device, but most reports from iPad owners are coming from those who have the 9.7-inch iPad Pro, which has had trouble with new software releases in the past. Multiple iPhone models also appear to be affected. From MacRumors forum member bit_bucket: Users who have their iOS 10 devices bricked by the update may need to do an iTunes restore if the update fails, which will erase all data. Some users have had their iPhones updated successfully and haven't needed to restore, but it has failed for other users. Here's the message users are receiving:In light of the installation issues some users are facing, those who are concerned about their devices being sent into recovery mode and bricked should hold off on downloading the iOS 10 update for the time being until more information can be uncovered. A backup before installing is also recommended.
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how the hell does apple manage to screw up newer updates every year lol
Well, my iPhone 6S+ went into restore and I'm stuck at work for the next 5 hours. The good news is that at least my Apple Watch is still up and running on the cloud. Not a complete bust. I can wait.
The new iOS 10 update, released today, appears to be causing problems for some iPad and iPhone owners who are installing it over-the-air. On the MacRumors forums, we're seeing multiple reports from users who have attempted to install iOS 10 and have had their devices put into recovery mode, requiring a restore.
It does not seem to be limited to a single device, but most reports from iPad owners are coming from those who have the 9.7-inch iPad Pro, which has had trouble with new software releases in the past. Multiple iPhone models also appear to be affected. From MacRumors forum member bit_bucket: Users who have their iOS 10 devices bricked by the update may need to do an iTunes restore if the update fails, which will erase all data. Some users have had their iPhones updated successfully and haven't needed to restore, but it has failed for other users. Here's the message users are receiving:In light of the installation issues some users are facing, those who are concerned about their devices being sent into recovery mode and bricked should hold off on downloading the iOS 10 update for the time being until more information can be uncovered. A backup before installing is also recommended.
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My SE has gone into recovery mode as well. I hope all's good after updating it through iTunes.
I also guess that Apple servers are overloaded as i can't access my Music in the CLoud from iTunes.
I keep getting a "The iPhone software update server could not be contacted. An unknown error occurred (1671)"
Perfect!
Perfect!
Hope your phone is backed up! Most likely will have to put into dfu mode and restore. Shouldn't be so bad if you can restore from backup.
Same here but the black screen lasted more, around 5 minutes, I thought it was bricked but if this happens just wait.
I can't believe they haven't pulled the update from their servers yet. Pretty embarrassing release for Apple. Glad I updated my devices last week when the GM was released.
Oh really? So the idea that the only people coming to macrumors to complain are the ones it didn't work correctly for. Everyone it did work for just moved on with life. Echo chamber is alive and well. I'm not saying it isn't a problem. But it wasn't a problem with the GM release last week so the numbers have something to do with it.
I don't understand how/why this keeps happening to Apple. Why don't they learn from past episodes?
And considering they design the hardware and the software, how does this even happen in the first place?
And considering they design the hardware and the software, how does this even happen in the first place?
iPhone 6s+ and an iPad Air2 both updated and rebooted fine, now are spinning after entering my Apple ID password. Phone is searching for ATT but wifi si connected, iPad has both ATT and wifi.
I would have held off but an iPad Pro maxi and iPad mini loaded GMC with no problems.
update: Powered off and back on. iPad is up, phone is spinning on updating iCloud settings but that iPad took a while there too. I just didn't realize I was using a Microsoft product.
I would have held off but an iPad Pro maxi and iPad mini loaded GMC with no problems.
update: Powered off and back on. iPad is up, phone is spinning on updating iCloud settings but that iPad took a while there too. I just didn't realize I was using a Microsoft product.
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Apple: We've spent months and months testing iOS 10. We want to deliver the best experience to our customers.
iPhone 6S users:
iPhone 6S users: