Apple started rolling out the iOS 10 update in the United States last night, but excitement soon turned to fear as a number of people have reported the update bricked their phones.
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Users who are still experiencing problems while attempting to install iOS 10 can visit the Apple Support page for instructions on how to restore their devices in recovery mode via iTunes. The downside is that the iOS 10 update has been bricking some users devices.
Social media has seen a flurry of reports claiming that updated iPhones are ploughing through power. They said the bug left them unable to use their phones if the software update was completed by downloading it directly onto the phone, rather than through iTunes, Apple’s music playback and management platform. To upgrade go to Settings – General – Software Update on your iPhone or iPad.
Apple apologised for the problem and issued a software update to fix the issue.
Apple recommends users back up their devices with iCloud or by connecting it to a computer before installing the update.
When prompted to restore or update you should select restore.
Apple Inc. started rolling out the iOS 10 update worldwide on 14 September.
Storage Optimization: IOS 10 aims to ensure that users can efficiently manage the storage on their respective devices. Notifications are richer on the lock screen too, giving you longer text, more info, and let you quickly read and reply more easily.
The issue apparently happened in the first hour and an Apple spokesperson told the outlet that the iOS 10 should be safe to install. Here’s what you need to do.
Apple has also made its voice-assistant Siri, open to all app developers with iOS 10.
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Few users are continuously reporting issues on Wednesday, posting their i-device was bricked by the update which is leading to stop their works in the middle.
