iOS 9.3.2 update 'bricking' some Apple iPad Pros, complaints say
Trying to install Apple's iOS 9.3.2 update is causing some iPad Pros to become unusable, according to media reports and complaints on Apple's support forums.
Affected people will find their tablet asking to be plugged into iTunes, but unable to be restored, a number of support forum posters have said. Ireland's The Journal noted that this can be accompanied by an "Error 56" message, which Apple identifies as a generic hardware error.
While the issue appears to be restricted to iPad Pros, there also seems to be no immediate workaround other than taking a device to an Apple Store for help or a replacement. There are likewise no signs that an official fix is in development, though Apple is likely aware of the problem.
iOS 9.3.2, released on Tuesday, was itself intended to solve a variety of bugs. These included things like Bluetooth problems on the iPhone SE, failed dictionary lookups, and MDM servers being unable to install custom B2B apps.
Because the iPad Pro is a relatively new device -- even the 12.9-inch model only dates back to November -- every owner is still on Apple's default one-year warranty, and should be able to get free service for defects.
Affected people will find their tablet asking to be plugged into iTunes, but unable to be restored, a number of support forum posters have said. Ireland's The Journal noted that this can be accompanied by an "Error 56" message, which Apple identifies as a generic hardware error.
While the issue appears to be restricted to iPad Pros, there also seems to be no immediate workaround other than taking a device to an Apple Store for help or a replacement. There are likewise no signs that an official fix is in development, though Apple is likely aware of the problem.
iOS 9.3.2, released on Tuesday, was itself intended to solve a variety of bugs. These included things like Bluetooth problems on the iPhone SE, failed dictionary lookups, and MDM servers being unable to install custom B2B apps.
Because the iPad Pro is a relatively new device -- even the 12.9-inch model only dates back to November -- every owner is still on Apple's default one-year warranty, and should be able to get free service for defects.
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Remember: The plural of anecdote is fact.
I went to the Apple Store and the tech swapped it for a new one. We updated the new one with no problem. Since then, I had 1 unrequested intempestive reboot.
So, of course, my phone wasn't bricked, but looked that way at first. I wonder two things: whether at least some of the "bricked" iPads weren't, in fact, so, but could've been revived as my phone was; second, whether my "pseudo-bricking" might have resulted from the same more fundamental update problem, but I only got a non-lethal dose of something that killed others.
And that was under Jobs' watch.
Shit happens. Yes, even to Apple. The key is how quickly they respond to it and make things right.
Never. Never ever, has any Apple-issued update, in any size, shape or form, "bricked", or compromised, or "bugged", or otherwise rendered more difficult or problematic to use any of my devices. The exception being the iPad 2 with the latest OS update. Because obviously. But it's still a champ with e-books, sketching, and some light web surfing. Still plays those Need for Speed and Asphalt mobile racing games very well, too (as of last year, anyway.)
So no. I can't even in the slightest relate to any of these "bricking" complaints.
Just my own anecdotal experience, I know. But I'm also sure I'm not quite in the minority.
Updated iPad Pro via iTunes. No problem.
Updated iPad Pro 9.7 via over-the-air. iBrick Pro.
Attempted all possible variations of repair, restore... rebooted iMac, iPad... forced restore, etc. No joy. Join Ventured myself into the bar ASAP. Apple Genius confirmed all attempts futile; hardware replace only option and so, instantly, apologetically ...
No luck. Utterly no iPad Pro 9.7 configuration in store, in NW region. Wait time one week. Or more.
I can understand an update bricking an odd, older-gen device, but the newest flagship? What the hell are the protocols in QA? And one week for a swap on a non-BTO?
Ah Apple, you are not the company of old.
I've been using Apple products for decades, and occasionally, stuff happens. This isn't anything new, and any problems are of course highlighted today, since many more millions of people are using Apple products.
I'm making fun of the lame "this is innovation" comment.
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