Another iOS release, another slew of devices experiencing temporary death. The problem was quickly resolved and we apologize to those customers.
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Apple has also shared instructions for those unlucky users, which should turn the slabs of metal and glass back into a working iPhone. That means there are fewer changes to simple features that you will need to re-learn, but there is definitely an upgraded style.
This story, “Watch out: iOS 10 install is reportedly bricking some iPhones” was originally published by Macworld. Another feature called “invisible ink” allows users to send messages that are hidden until the recipient swipes to reveal it. Use Siri with third-party apps Apple’s voice command assistant will now work with some third-party apps outside of Apple’s apps.
Because you should download it – but there are some important things to know first. To do that, press and hold the Sleep and Home buttons.
Do not release until recovery mode is displayed on the screen.
Apple TV owners can grab download and install the update immediately by going to Settings System Software Update on Apple TV. I then did a restore, but even that failed once.
Open iTunes on your Mac or PC. Using the system “Force Touch” introduced in the iPhone 6S, enhanced notification prompts you to press a notification to directly interact with it. Apple recommends making sure iTunes is updated to the latest version of the program.
We can confirm that this problem is indeed happening on two of our iPhone 6s Plus units here at Softpedia, and recovering via iTunes seems to be the only way to go right now.
Note: Repeat steps 2-4 if you run into a problem during setup.
This list of new iOS 10 features will help you discover what Apple includes in the iOS 10 update, including some that Apple glossed over on stage.
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The issue is not limited to a particular device either but spans across multiple models including the 9.7-inch iPad Pro, iPhone 6 S, iPhone 6, and iPhone SE. Some users are reporting that attempts to update via their phone alone (and not through a computer with iTunes) have rendered their phones temporarily useless (or “bricked” them). If you give it 24 hours, Apple can fix the bugs and you can download the update without worrying about the initial rush.
