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iOS 9.3.2 Bricking Some 9.7-inch iPad Pro Devices With 'Error 56' Message [Updated]
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Everything coming out of Cupertino for the last few years is TOTAL dog ****
Never ever update for at least 6-8 months after an update. This is par for the course now with Apple now. QA testing takes a back seat now. Im sure Apple is looking into this issue and its only affected a few users who updated it wrong.But theres lots in the pipeline and its like Xmas eve for a long long time until new innovations come along and youll wonder how you lived without it for so long.
Sorry Mr Jon Blatho,
Many of us DO indeed know how SWD works and in Apples case it hasn't worked for a long time and we the buyers that pay a damn good premium for Apples goods and services are getting rather tired of it.
Both mine and a relative have upgraded without issues, doesn't help those who have been bricked but it's not universal so you can see how it might have slipped through QA.
So it just bricks your device for good.
Too bad. This is Apple's Latest device. Shame.
I've chatted with Apple's service representatives. They were really kind and tried to help but no luck. They told me to bring my device in. I'll wait for an update a few more days, and bring it in.
FYI, mine is iPad Pro 9.7 128GB Wi-Fi only version and bricked with OTA update.
FYI, mine is iPad Pro 9.7 128GB Wi-Fi only version and bricked with OTA update.
For the ones that bricked their devices, how did you update it? I would like to update but am scared to do it. I never do wifi updating, I just connect the iPad to itunes, download the update, go into DFU mode and do a clean install, if this was done and it still got bricked then I wont even bother updating til there is a fix the last thing I need is a dead device
iOS really is jaw dropping in the number of true bombs Apple has dropped... Then scrambled to fix. Updates have bricked i-devices on several occasions throughout the years.
Worst track record of ANY OS in history.
I for one am not upgrading my iPhone 6 OS ever again. It's gunna stay on iOS 9.3.1 until it dies of old age.
This has happened WAY too many times.
They've lost a lot of credibility with me. Just leave my freaking iPhone alone.
No more updates.
Worst track record of ANY OS in history.
I for one am not upgrading my iPhone 6 OS ever again. It's gunna stay on iOS 9.3.1 until it dies of old age.
This has happened WAY too many times.
They've lost a lot of credibility with me. Just leave my freaking iPhone alone.
No more updates.
Again, ridiculous. Nobody has said it's affecting every 9.7" iPad Pro. If it's affecting even 0.1% of users, it is something Apple *could have* avoided if it had tried. Why is it that there are so many more bricking issues, freezes, or outright crashes on iOS and OSX? I was reading about the 10.11.4 updates crashing OSX before and I was sat there thinking 'not mine!'. I'm still on 10.11 GM beta because OSX won't find the update automatically and I can't be bothered manually installing 10.11 public release. Your anecdotal evidence does not contradict the decline in Apple's software QA in the slightest.
Apple was once known for not allowing *any* kinks; for being meticulous in their approach. Why has that changed? And why, according to you, are people who have paid extortionate amounts of money for what was once reputable hardware/software, not able to understand software development? This seems pretty simple to me. Apple are becoming lazy and their sales will continue to show that until they pull their finger out, market saturation or not.
Yes indeed.
The best way to assure ones device isn't negatively impacted by Apple's questionable work is to wait, watch as others report the inevitable problems, then wait for Apple to fix them.
By getting into acceptance and adapting to the way Apple operates, its easier than taking the risk and losing time and money.
Are these devices jailbroken? I've never had any problems with updates, except with one phone that I'd jailbroken.
I spent $1000 on a new iPad Pro 9.7 for my daughter who needs something for school. I convinced her to stay away from the macbook retina and go with the iPad Pro and keyboard. I told her today to update her new iPad for security reasons. IT WAS BRICKED. She is crying! She has a big test this week and her new laptop 'replacement' is BRICKED! She said, 'I told you dad never update!' from a 13 year old. Apple...WTF?!
iOS 9.3.2 is causing problems for some 9.7-inch iPad Pro owners, with multiple MacRumors readers and Twitter users reporting issues shortly after installing the update over the air. Affected users are seeing an "Error 56" message that instructs them to plug their devices into iTunes.
While not all 9.7-inch iPad Pro users have reported problems, there have been a number of reports on the MacRumors forums and on social networks, suggesting the problem is widespread. Attempting to restore through iTunes doesn't appear to resolve the issue. From MacRumors user NewtypeCJ:According to Apple's error code support document, error 56 is a hardware issue. The document recommends installing the latest version of iTunes, checking for issues with third-party security software, and attempting a restore twice. Apple recommends customers who are still seeing the error message contact Apple support.
With a number of users affected by the bricking issue, Apple will likely need to release an updated version of iOS 9.3.2 that solves the problem.
Article Link: iOS 9.3.2 Bricking Some 9.7-inch iPad Pro Devices With 'Error 56' Message
I'm probably just frustrated, and it's probably not fair for me to take it out on you - but your comment... OK, I'll hold my tongue, but just imagine bile frothing all over my bricked iPad Pro - not even 3 months old!
Bile!
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Not that Apple doesn't bear some of the blame, but why the mad rush to update?
As a general rule: Always give it a day or two and let the guinea pigs try an update out first before you update your own device.
I always wait, but something as major as bricking a device? That is just ridiculous.
This is the first time I've been bricked (and updated 5 other iOS/OSX devices today successfully). None of the iOS/tvOS/WatchOS devices are Jailbroken. I've had every iPhone series except the SE and 6PlusS, and every iPad except the iPad Air 2 and the 12 inches - and not even the Jailbroken devices ever got bricked this bad. Frowny McBrickFace.
I'm sure I'll just do without my iPad for a few days - buy I'm ditching my AAPL, and probably shorting...
It bricked my Newton...But all my other devices are OK.