Fortunately, for users, Apple Support has been quick on the uptake, as they launched iOS 10.0.1, a a minor firmware update which will help fixing this issue. That way, you can miss a few known bugs.
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Download the update by opening Settings General Software Update Download and Install. That was causing some iOS devices that were updated over the air to be temporarily bricked. The screen, however, must be on – either by pressing the power button or, more likely, iOS 10’s new raise-to-wake feature that turns on the screen when you pick up your iPhone.
Apple rarely makes downgrading to a previous version of iOS easy, but if you’re an affected T-Mobile customer and would like to give it a shot, OS X Daily has instructions on how to downgrade from iOS 10 to iOS 9.3.5.
It’s finally safe to upgrade your old iPhone or iPad to iOS 10. This will allow you open and interact with apps ranging from Spotify to YouTube and WhatsApp.
Other users have found the software drains their batteries faster or suffers connectivity problems with Bluetooth and Wi-Fi, though these problems will probably be resolved as the device updates and telecom carriers adjust. The phone will use the fingerprint scanner to ensure that it’s you.
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Congratulations iOS 10 downloaders, you’re officially all targets for anyone within touching distance of your phone. You can also now tap on the screen to switch between the front and rear cameras, upping your dinkle-photo-taking game. Among the features: the ability to check the time or notifications simply by picking up the phone.
