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iOS 6 Users on Devices Able to Run iOS 7 Must Upgrade to Fix FaceTime
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It would still be nice to enable FaceTime Audio for the iPhone 3GS.
It would increase the user base of FaceTime Audio users a bit, which is a good thing if Tim ever intends to follow up on Steve's promise of opening up the FaceTime protocols.
It would still be nice to enable FaceTime Audio for the iPhone 3GS.
It would increase the user base of FaceTime Audio users a bit, which is a good thing if Tim ever intends to follow up on Steve's promise of opening up the FaceTime protocols.
Apple is equally stubborn, why must I get what I dont want? Allow all users to be able to upgrade to 6.1.6 if they want. I dont care if that means I could never update again in my life, give me the choice. Forcing people to be on specific OS so their stats look pretty is just selfish.
I have given iOS7 a try, even jailbroken, I didnt like it. Sold all my devices that had it. It is different, I swipe left to right to delete items, apparently that is the 'back' feature now. I like what I have, and if iOS4, 5, and 6.1.6 still can do facetime, why cant I get 6.1.6?
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Definitely, especially if they knew it was going to 'expire'.
It was brought with the idea of FaceTime seeing most of her family who live away - I don't get why I need to spent a while retracting her some functions like the App Store, music - she is old and if things look different she thinks they works different - few weeks is over exaggeration but it will take a while and I'm not happy with it as you might have guessed
I understand it sucks, but I mean at some point they have to stop supporting old software. I mean even if they were to release 6.1.6 for all devices, at some point they're gonna have to stop supporting it, you know? As someone previously said, iOS is their product, not iOS 6. I'm not saying this to be a jerk by the way (I hope you don't take it that way), just being honest.
I find it kinda creepy. People taking offence because someone else did not want to update to what they think is the best version of the SW, how egotistical is that.
Haha, good move to get those last stubborn people to update to iOS 7. Bravo Apple, I approve.
And exactly what difference does it make to you whether people are using iOS 6 or iOS 7?
I understand that, but I want to make that choice when I want to, when I have other options. Generally they give a heads up, such as "me.com" will no longer work come mm/dd/yyy, they know when they will stop supporting it, and they have the ability to anounce it. They just fkd me up real good. Right now I can either upgrade (lose) or switch (lose). But I will play their game, I dont need facetime for a phone. It aggravates me that they are squeezing their users out, Im considering a switch just because they'd do that.
People have the right to be on whatever OS they prefer.
Apple has the right to discontinue support for older OSes
However - for a company that prides itself on customer support, service and satisfaction - it seems like a mis-step to not address this by notifying people as to the EOL of functions.
Apple has the right to discontinue support for older OSes
However - for a company that prides itself on customer support, service and satisfaction - it seems like a mis-step to not address this by notifying people as to the EOL of functions.
I'll give you that, it does seem a bit sudden of a decision. However, even with a proper heads up, you still would have been in this situation. Hopefully, you figure out something thats works for you. I love iOS 7 and truly think it was a step in the right direction, just wish everyone would have a similar opinion.. but can't please everyone.
This certificate thing does not hold water. Apple can always reissue the certificate to all these devices. What about devices that aren't able to run iOS 7? Do these devices somehow have unlimited certificates?
This is just Apple want to push user to their latest and greatest iOS. So Apple can proudly announce their OS adoption rate is such such percentage... then laugh at Android
The certificates for 6.1.5 and lower versions of 6 expired, not for the latest version of 6 which is 6.1.6. Similarly, all the certificates of 5 earlier than 5.1.1 have also expired, and so on...However, as there are only two devices that received the 6.1.6 update, the 3GS and the 4th gen Touch, everything else that could move on to 7 needs to be there to maintain up to date certificates.
Yeah, take what you're given and quit whining, you thought you were a customer...dream on.
They did in 6.1.6. Did anyone actually read the article?
"If you're using iOS 7.0.4 or later or iOS 6.1.6, this issue doesn't affect you. "
I have to agree with you. It's just incredible bad style.
I gave an iPad 2 to my 70+ year old father because this is the OS with which he had learned to use this type of device. Now he will have to switch to iOS 7 although he has absolutely no interest in it (Not to mention that he won't probably use any of the new features of iOS 7).
Come on. iOS 6 is just little close to 2 years old OS. I do not think it is ethically for any computer to just cut part of services and not notify the users before hand.
This example doesn't phase me, because that's really how technology works. It appears you are not happy with technology advancing.
Only devices run iOS 6.1.6 is iPhone 3GS and iPod Touch 4. So, effectively saying, unless you upgrade to iOS 7 on your devices, you can not FaceTime call.
Even so, it hasnt even been 2 years. iOS4, and 5 still are supported, thats what is still urking me. iOS 7 will never be for me, Im a person of design, and the white and circles will never work for me :[ I feel the customizability of android is the best choice right now. Ill have to deal with Apple until my contract is up.