Apple Releases iOS 6.0.2 Software Update for iPhone 5 and iPad Mini, Fixes Wi-Fi Bug
Apple has released an iOS update for the iPhone 5 and iPad mini, bringing the iOS version for those devices up to 6.0.2. The release notes for the iPhone note only that an unnamed Wi-Fi bug has been fixed.
There have been a number of complaints related to malfunctioning Wi-Fi connections on the iPhone 5, so this could be a welcome update for many users.
Update: Many users are reporting difficulties downloading iOS 6.0.2, with attempts at over-the-air updates simply yielding errors. Users updating through iTunes appear to be having more success, although even then it may take several attempts.
There have been a number of complaints related to malfunctioning Wi-Fi connections on the iPhone 5, so this could be a welcome update for many users.
iOS 6.0.2 Software UpdateiOS 6.0.1 was released on November 1, with the fourth beta of iOS 6.1 released just yesterday.
This update contains improvements and bug fixes, including:
• Fixes a bug that could impact Wi-Fi
For information on the security content of this update, please visit this website:
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1222
Update: Many users are reporting difficulties downloading iOS 6.0.2, with attempts at over-the-air updates simply yielding errors. Users updating through iTunes appear to be having more success, although even then it may take several attempts.
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22 weeks ago
If you can't get it right now, just use iTunes. I'm updating through iTunes right now.
2007 called...
22 weeks ago
2007 called...
... and it said "here, get your update before anyone else".
Thank you.
22 weeks ago
There is something awesome about deploying an OTA update to fix a wi-fi problem. Just sayin'.
22 weeks ago
There is something awesome about deploying an OTA update to fix a wi-fi problem. Just sayin'.
Forstall's last hurrah! :D
22 weeks ago
"unable to check for update" wifi bug? I haven't noticed on my iP5 or mini.
22 weeks ago
Disappointing it's not a Maps update.
There's nothing wrong with the maps app. Only the database it draws from.
Maps could be totally fixed without ever changing anything on the user's end
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