For many, upgrading to iOS 6 has become a nightmare. A co-worker lost all of her contacts by upgrading. A call to Apple and review of Google discussions shows that many others have also lost their contacts. For my friend, she was like millions that aren't technical and didn't have a backup -- hadn't activated iCloud, hadn't backed up to iTunes. Her contacts are GONE. Apple apologized and said this was an "emerging issue" for many upgrading users. The CRIME is that Apple could release an update that even had the possibility of deleting a user's local data. I've said it before and will say it again, Apple makes great hardware, but are HORRIBLE at software. We still live in the stone age of technology despite the hype.
For many, upgrading to iOS 6 has become a nightmare. A co-worker lost all of her contacts by upgrading. A call to Apple and review of Google discussions shows that many others have also lost their contacts. For my friend, she was like millions that aren't technical and didn't have a backup -- hadn't activated iCloud, hadn't backed up to iTunes. Her contacts are GONE. Apple apologized and said this was an "emerging issue" for many upgrading users. The CRIME is that Apple could release an update that even had the possibility of deleting a user's local data. I've said it before and will say it again, Apple makes great hardware, but are HORRIBLE at software. We still live in the stone age of technology despite the hype.
If your friend didn't make a backup, oh well.
It's like the golden rule of IT - never assume anything. Upgrades aren't foolproof, a good, recent backup is a must. And/or, use a Google account and sync all your contacts with that.
My experience with iOS 6, is that's ho hum. Maps is definitely a work in progress, good potential, but beta. Restoring from iCloud worked spot on, and I like the addition of being able to share my photo stream.
For many, upgrading to iOS 6 has become a nightmare. A co-worker lost all of her contacts by upgrading. A call to Apple and review of Google discussions shows that many others have also lost their contacts. For my friend, she was like millions that aren't technical and didn't have a backup -- hadn't activated iCloud, hadn't backed up to iTunes. Her contacts are GONE. Apple apologized and said this was an "emerging issue" for many upgrading users. The CRIME is that Apple could release an update that even had the possibility of deleting a user's local data. I've said it before and will say it again, Apple makes great hardware, but are HORRIBLE at software. We still live in the stone age of technology despite the hype.
Sorry. No pity.
There's no excuse for not backing up these days, not with the ability to back both to the cloud as well as to other devices. Your friend just learned a valuable lesson.
However, look on the bright side: Apple's horrible software writing skills appear to have presented you with an opportunity to do better than them!
Thankfully, iOS 5.1.1 can be found online with direct download. Easily restored my iPhone 4S back to 5.1.1. Welcome back Google Maps, and no more excessive battery drain.
Apple's map is awful, with low resolution in so many areas where Google maps featured high resolution images, and Street View. The flyover is pointless. The excessive battery drain and the lousy Map app is what caused me to go back to 5.1.1. I need the Map app to be useful since I do a lot of field work, not a low resolution unfinished product.
The iOS 6 has its flaws, but it is a reasonable upgrade and I'm glad Apple remove that pathetic YouTube app. I'm still waiting for the YouTube app for my new iPad - the YouTube app which Google release recently is much better than the previous version.
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Originally Posted by gmalone
For many, upgrading to iOS 6 has become a nightmare. A co-worker lost all of her contacts by upgrading. A call to Apple and review of Google discussions shows that many others have also lost their contacts. For my friend, she was like millions that aren't technical and didn't have a backup -- hadn't activated iCloud, hadn't backed up to iTunes. Her contacts are GONE. Apple apologized and said this was an "emerging issue" for many upgrading users. The CRIME is that Apple could release an update that even had the possibility of deleting a user's local data. I've said it before and will say it again, Apple makes great hardware, but are HORRIBLE at software. We still live in the stone age of technology despite the hype.
If your friend didn't make a backup, oh well.
It's like the golden rule of IT - never assume anything. Upgrades aren't foolproof, a good, recent backup is a must. And/or, use a Google account and sync all your contacts with that.
My experience with iOS 6, is that's ho hum. Maps is definitely a work in progress, good potential, but beta. Restoring from iCloud worked spot on, and I like the addition of being able to share my photo stream.
This!
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Originally Posted by gmalone
For many, upgrading to iOS 6 has become a nightmare. A co-worker lost all of her contacts by upgrading. A call to Apple and review of Google discussions shows that many others have also lost their contacts. For my friend, she was like millions that aren't technical and didn't have a backup -- hadn't activated iCloud, hadn't backed up to iTunes. Her contacts are GONE. Apple apologized and said this was an "emerging issue" for many upgrading users. The CRIME is that Apple could release an update that even had the possibility of deleting a user's local data. I've said it before and will say it again, Apple makes great hardware, but are HORRIBLE at software. We still live in the stone age of technology despite the hype.
Sorry. No pity.
There's no excuse for not backing up these days, not with the ability to back both to the cloud as well as to other devices. Your friend just learned a valuable lesson.
However, look on the bright side: Apple's horrible software writing skills appear to have presented you with an opportunity to do better than them!
Thankfully, iOS 5.1.1 can be found online with direct download. Easily restored my iPhone 4S back to 5.1.1. Welcome back Google Maps, and no more excessive battery drain.
http://www.redmondpie.com/download-5.1.1-ios-for-iphone-4s-4-3gs-ipad-ipod-touch-direct-official-links/
Apple's map is awful, with low resolution in so many areas where Google maps featured high resolution images, and Street View. The flyover is pointless. The excessive battery drain and the lousy Map app is what caused me to go back to 5.1.1. I need the Map app to be useful since I do a lot of field work, not a low resolution unfinished product.
anyone like the old ios5 keypad design, i would like the option to change to black keys white letters in the "accessibility" section
The iOS 6 has its flaws, but it is a reasonable upgrade and I'm glad Apple remove that pathetic YouTube app. I'm still waiting for the YouTube app for my new iPad - the YouTube app which Google release recently is much better than the previous version.