Why anyone would perform an iOS upgrade over the air is beyond me. You should ALWAYS perform a full backup of any device before upgrading the OS. The only way to do that on a mobile device is by connecting to a computer and backing up via iTunes. Then performing the OS upgrade while still connected is a no-brainer. Even Apple suggests this as the better process.
1. I'm willing to bet OTA is by far the way most are updated. I've never had an issue updating anything iOS until today OTA.
2. If you have iCloud backups enabled your phone is always backed up, however yes you should make it run a backup before updating just in case.
3. Where does Apple suggest this as a better process vs OTA? Link please???
Not sure why people are making excuses for Apple but your post made me think of something Apple should do:
Apple should backup your device automatically before updating.
iPhone 6S Plus with the lightening cable and iTunes screen.
Awesome! Can't thank Apple enough for this. The iTunes download is 2.47 GB.
*Update* Updating through iTunes resolved the issue even though after the update I had to do a hard restart due to it not leaving the black screen. All is well now.
I feel so left out. Nothing like this ever happens to me. iOS 10 installed without issue and watchOS 3.0 is coming along nicely now too. On to tvOS 10 shortly. iTunes update also went smoothly.
Why anyone would perform an iOS upgrade over the air is beyond me. You should ALWAYS perform a full backup of any device before upgrading the OS. The only way to do that on a mobile device is by connecting to a computer and backing up via iTunes. Then performing the OS upgrade while still connected is a no-brainer. Even Apple suggests this as the better process.
1. I'm willing to bet OTA is by far the way most are updated. I've never had an issue updating anything iOS until today OTA.
2. If you have iCloud backups enabled your phone is always backed up, however yes you should make it run a backup before updating just in case.
3. Where does Apple suggest this as a better process vs OTA? Link please???
Not sure why people are making excuses for Apple but your post made me think of something Apple should do:
Apple should backup your device automatically before updating.
I think that would be a great idea! Not sure why they don't. If you don't have an iCloud account then you could either be prompted to set one up, or simply skip the backup and continue.
iOS 10 Over-the-Air Update Bricking Some iPhones and iPads Fixed.
Apple says : "We experienced a brief issue with the software update process, affecting a small number of users during the first hour of availability. The problem was quickly resolved and we apologize to those customers. Anyone who was affected should connect to iTunes to complete the update or contact AppleCare for help.
I don't know why people just insist having the update on day 1. And then get pissy when a bug is found.
I didn't have any of the pre release versions, and I never tried OS 10 before, so it's quite understandable that people want to put it on their devices when it's released and test it out, and play with all of the new features.
Anyway, the download issues seem to have been solved now. I've already updated a few of my iOS devices to iOS 10.
In the case of iOS 10, it seems like a few hours was the correct amount of time to wait before installing.
this is bull crap. my ipad pro only 3 weeks old, bought directly from apple just going around in a loop in itunes trying to un brick it due to stupid apple update.
Why is it that every time Apple has an issue with OTA updates people come back with "use iTunes"? I'm sorry but that's an unacceptable answer. One, if Apple is going to offer OTA updates they should work reliably. Two, I'm sure there are plenty of iPhone and iPad users who don't even use iTunes. You can easily set up and use an iOS device without ever having to connect to a PC or Mac. Making people install iTunes just to update their software (assuming they have a PC or Mac to install iTunes on) is bullshit.
Two, I'm sure there are plenty of iPhone and iPad users who don't even use iTunes.
I agree. I'm sure that there are many, many people out there who buy iPhones or iPads and they do not have any computer with iTunes on it, so it's a dumb solution to say use iTunes.
Everything needs to work perfectly OTA, without having the need for any iTunes.
this is bull crap. my ipad pro only 3 weeks old, bought directly from apple just going around in a loop in itunes trying to un brick it due to stupid apple update.
When it says it needs to update again, just cancel that screen. Your download is still rolling in the background. I clicked "update" once when it came up like that, and it started over - but that's not necessary.
I think the word "bricked" is being overused here. If the update fails and you can restore the device using iTunes on the computer, then your unit is not "bricked".
Ahahshahahaha..... What's this.... 3 in a row for major OS updates bricking phones. Bet you guys are making Steve so proud right now. Stealing from Android, ignoring customers, continuing to take advantage of your ignorant customers. Apple is the best.... Hahahahaha
Hahahaha! What a loser! What a delusional Fandroid! I didn't know that mental institutions granted internet access to their patients.
This is a minor, minor issue, that lasted for a few hours. It's not like exploding fucking Samsung phones that have been banned from airlines!
My iPhone is back up and running smoothly right now with iOS 10, and it's awesome!
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Not sure why people are making excuses for Apple but your post made me think of something Apple should do:
Apple should backup your device automatically before updating.
Awesome! Can't thank Apple enough for this. The iTunes download is 2.47 GB.
*Update* Updating through iTunes resolved the issue even though after the update I had to do a hard restart due to it not leaving the black screen. All is well now.
The Android equivalent, Nexus 4, stops at Lollipop, which is equal to iOS 8.
Good job, Google.
Don't understand why Apple gets the rap about forcing users to upgrade to a new phone due to software demands.
Anyway, the download issues seem to have been solved now. I've already updated a few of my iOS devices to iOS 10.
In the case of iOS 10, it seems like a few hours was the correct amount of time to wait before installing.
(Aside, and a pet peeve: Can people please stop calling it 'lightening' adapters/plugs? Lightening refers either the "process of making something lighter or descent of the uterus into the pelvic cavity that occurs late in pregnancy.")
it's a dumb solution to say use iTunes.
Everything needs to work perfectly OTA, without having the need for any iTunes.
Anybody else have this problem?
I took a calculated risk and it cost me a couple of hours time, straightening it out, but everything is fine now!
10 is looking pretty cool so far. There's more to explore I'm sure, I'm just getting started!
Ill wait for y'all to be the guinea pigs before I upgrade.
This is a minor, minor issue, that lasted for a few hours. It's not like exploding fucking Samsung phones that have been banned from airlines!
My iPhone is back up and running smoothly right now with iOS 10, and it's awesome!