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Yesterday's iOS 8.0.1 update didn't go down too well with Apple, and after two hours the company had to withdraw it, as it completely eliminated cellular connectivity and Touch ID on the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus. It immediately issued a statement saying it apologized to users and was working hard to fix it. Users received it a day later, and today Apple released the iOS 8.0.2 update, which, in addition to the already known fixes, also includes a fix for the broken mobile connection and fingerprint reader.

According to Apple, 40 devices were affected by the unfortunate update, which left them without a signal or the ability to unlock the iPhone with a fingerprint. Along with the update, the company released the following statement:

iOS 8.0.2 is now available for users. 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 included in iOS 8.0.1. We apologize for the inconvenience caused to iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus owners who paid for a bug in iOS 8.0.1.

The new update should be safe for all owners of supported iPhones and iPads. You can download the update Over-the-Air in Settings > General > Software Updates or via iTunes to connect your phone. The list of fixes and improvements in iOS 8.0.2 is as follows:

  • Fixed a bug in iOS 8.0.1 that caused signal loss and Touch ID not working on iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus.
  • Fixed a bug in HealthKit that caused apps supporting this platform to be removed from the App Store. Now those apps can come back.
  • Fixed a bug where third-party keyboards were not active when entering a password.
  • Improves the reliability of the Reachability function, so double-tapping the Home button on the iPhone 6/6 Plus should be more responsive.
  • Some applications could not access the photo library, the update fixes this bug.
  • Receiving SMS/MMS no longer causes occasional excessive mobile data usage.
  • Better feature support Request a purchase for In-App purchases in Family Sharing.
  • Fixed a bug where ringtones were not restored when restoring data from an iCloud backup.
  • You can now upload photos and videos in Safari.
Source: TechCrunch
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