Let’s all not forget to freak out and call for the end of Apple because QC is dead and Jobs wouldn’t have ever allowed this.
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New 13.2 Update Bricking Some HomePods [Update Pulled by Apple]
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actually it surprises me more when their stuff doesn't get bricked
It would make sense for them to beta this software. Why isn’t there a beta software programme for HomePod?
Maybe next update do one device at a time and see that it works before doing all the others ?
Same. I updated both of mine and they work just fine. Definitely hoping I don't have to reset them for any reason, though, cause it looks like that will set off the problem.
yeah i just did that. looks i did so in time.
I am not superstitious, but I am starting to believe that the number 13 is indeed an unlucky number... Apple Software release wise....
Funny you say that, google literally just bricked many google home mini with a firmware update a few days ago
Have Apple pulled the update from their servers yet. I am wondering for those of us that updated sucessfully are now sitting on time bombs that may brick at some point. Hopefully Apple will release 13.2.1 to fix this soon
Sometimes devices need resetting when they stop working properly and thats the issue that successful updaters will now have
Mine is totally bricked. Can't reset it in any way. I've been using apple since the IIe and this the first time I've ever had a bricking situation. i'm really bummed. On phone with support now. They are getting LOTS of calls. Doesn't look like there is a software solution so the agent is asking her manager to just send me a brand new one.
Gotta admit, that's INCREDIBLE support. But it shouldn't have happened in the first place.
Gotta admit, that's INCREDIBLE support. But it shouldn't have happened in the first place.
The update went through. But they wouldn't play music and were all on 13.2 stable. I've had issues historically and a reset to factory default is something I've never ever heard of a apple device having had happen.... Until today. That is what causes it. Resetting them.
Additionally, they aren't offering to send me a new one. They are the certified ones. If that's how it ends I'll be getting rid of all my HomePods and migrating away from Apple. This is an early indication possibly of what's going on internally with them and what happens when you lose sight of quality.
Wow, 2019 has already been the worst year for Apple software since I moved into the Apple ecosystem in 2017 since I never had so many small and big software bugs but bricked devices through software are even worse. Really hoping that the quality control at Apple improves.
Anyone with a bricked one actually tried the hard reset?
How to Reset HomePod Manually
Step #1. First off, unplug the HomePod and then plug it back in.
Step #2. Now, you need to press and hold the top of HomePod.
The white spinning light will turn red. Make sure to keep pressing until you hear three beeps.
How to Reset HomePod Manually
Step #1. First off, unplug the HomePod and then plug it back in.
Step #2. Now, you need to press and hold the top of HomePod.
The white spinning light will turn red. Make sure to keep pressing until you hear three beeps.
They did the same in 2018 when a Watch OS5.x update bricked Series 4 watches
remember this is why you don't update your software immediately. always wait. 
Sigh.....what is going on with the poor quality of software updates...........
He promised to switch to the Harmon Kardon Invoke with Cortana... That'll show Apple.
For the exact reason you are witnessing. There is no way to downgrade it if something goes wrong.
Someone has to apply the updates otherwise how will anyone know that there is a problemremember this is why you don't update your software immediately. always wait.
