Apple has released iOS 8.0.2 update for iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus. The move comes from the company soon after it released and subsequently removed the iOS 8.0.1 update that affected users with cellular and Touch ID issues.
Apple released the following statement alongside the update:
“iOS 8.0.2 is now available for users, it fixes an issue that affected iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus users who downloaded iOS 8.0.1, and includes improvements and bug fixes originally in iOS 8.0.1. We apologize for inconveniencing the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus users who were impacted by the bug in iOS 8.0.1.”
The company had to release a new update(iOS 8.0.2) as users iPhones were not connected to cellular networks and their Touch ID buttons no longer scanned for fingerprints after updating to iOS 8.0.1 that was released yesterday. This update was supposed to fix multiple problems with the new software including one with Apple’s HealthKit feature.
The following is Apple’s list of the fixes included in the 8.0.2 release:
- Fixes an issue in iOS 8.0.1 that impacted cellular network connectivity and Touch ID on iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus
- Fixes a bug so HealthKit apps can now be made available on the App Store
- Addresses an issue where 3rd party keyboards could become deselected when a user enters their passcode
- Fixes an issue that prevented some apps from accessing photos from the Photo Library
- Improves the reliability of the Reachability feature on iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus
- Fixes an issue that could cause unexpected cellular data usage when receiving SMS/MMS messages
- Better support of Ask To Buy for Family Sharing for In-App Purchases
- Fixes an issue where ringtones were sometimes not restored from iCloud backups
- Fixes a bug that prevented uploading photos and videos from Safari
In a report to Business Insider, Apple stated that fewer than 40,000 iPhones were affected by the iOS 8.0.1 update yesterday. To get the update, simply plug your phone in and check for updates in iTunes or navigate to Settings>General and tap Software Update. Apple had unleashed iOS 8, its latest operating system last week. Check out our detail review of iOS 8 here.
via:Macrumors