Apple struggles to fix flawed iPhone 6s update

While it works on a fix for a flawed update that turned iPhone 6s into glorified iPods, Apple has published a workaround for users affected by its iOS 8.0.1 mess.

 

In a support page, Apple acknowledged upgrading to iOS 8.0.1 can zap iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus units of their cellular connections or Touch ID features.

 

The workaround mainly involves downgrading to the original iOS 8 via iTunes software, while Apple readies a new update, 8.0.2, for release "in the next few days."

 

For now, Apple suggested that users reinstall iOS 8.0 by using the latest version of iTunes, and download a file for the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus.

 

On the other hand, Apple said that once the downgrade is done, the Health app won't work, though it will be "fixed in our upcoming iOS 8.0.2 software update."

 

Earlier Thursday (PHL time), Apple rolled out but wirhdrew 8.0.1, its first update for iOS 8 after users reported problems with cell reception and the Touch ID feature.

 

"We have received reports of an issue with the iOS 8.0.1 update. We are actively investigating these reports and will provide information as quickly as we can. In the meantime we have pulled back the iOS 8.0.1 update," The Verge quoted an Apple spokesperson as saying.

 

Initially, several users complained upgrading to the initial iOS 8 took so much space on their devices they had to delete photos and media files.

 

The Verge said iOS 8.0.1 was rolled out to fix bugs in the original iOS 8, which was released last week.

 

It cited early complaints including the "No Service" message after iOS 8.0.1 was installed.

 

While the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus were affected, older iPhone models "seem to handle the update just fine," the report added. — Joel Locsin/TJD, GMA News