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.
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iOS 6.0.2 Software Update
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
iOS 6.0.1 was released on November 1, with the fourth beta of iOS 6.1 released just yesterday.
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.
Top Rated Comments
(View all)If you can't get it right now, just use iTunes. I'm updating through iTunes right now.
2007 called...
2007 called...
... and it said "here, get your update before anyone else".
Thank you.
There is something awesome about deploying an OTA update to fix a wi-fi problem. Just sayin'.