Issues after updating to iOS 17.4.1

jameel155 wrote:

Is anyone else experiencing disabled personal hotspot after software update? "Personal Hotspot" used to be below the "Cellular" (when its turned on) but now it moved inside "Cellular" in between bunch of apps. And to top all that, when I click it, it just loads FOREVER. I hope they fix this fast

It was always inside Cellular until it was enabled for the first time. Then, it appeared in both places. It sounds like, for whatever reason, that feature may no longer be active on your account. I suggest you contact your carrier and review it with them.

My phone stopped working almost entirely yesterday. I was using it as normal and then all of the sudden my touch screen was no longer working. it still is not working and apple suggested i replace my entire screen even though it seems as though thats not the issue because im still able to see my notifications as they come up.

After the update to my phone… My screen when black and I asked someone to call me and there was a ring. I followed the process to reboot and it restored the visuals. My problem now… When I call someone there is a pause between them being able hear me and their response. This is terrible!!!!!

I can't seem to get anything to work (apps or Safari) when I'm using wifi. I've had to rely on data. I just changed my cellular settings to LOW DATA MODE, and LTE only, and crossing my fingers it solves it. I don't know what was in that update but they need to fix it.

Two major problems after installing 17.4.1:

-My battery has been draining very fast. I’ve never had this issue before and wish I could uninstall the software update. It’s like suddenly having an old phone.

-Dictation function regularly stops working. The mic icon lights up but the phone doesn’t respond to dictation (for texts, emails, etc.). I need to restart my phone repeatedly to get it to work again. Until it stops working. Rinse and repeat.

Updated, not able to connect to home WiFi, neither Bluetooth headphone. It doesn’t even respond to turn on WiFi nor Bluetooth. Tried restarts, network reset, airplane mode on/offs, etc but no change. Ended up buying a refurbished iPhone from Amazon. Losing my faith.

I too have updated and lost much of my music and many of my audiobooks

All of these lost items are still on my mini

However when I backup my iPhone to this same mini, almost every weekend, to which I have set to upload all music and books I do not get a large group of both music and audiobooks

I’ve been experiencing the very same and I’m trying to find a solution that doesn’t end with me erasing my phone. What adds insult to injury is the fact that a new iOS update has been released and when I try and install, it just says verifying update then it loads forever and then I have to force reboot the phone. This is one of the many problems this update has given me and is an unbearable one.

vuser wrote:

Is Apple downgrading devices by software updates as already happened in the past or is there a way to properly init the phone after an new OS update?

Your post is unclear. Apple has never supported downgrading iOS. I don't know what you mean by "properly init."

Same here my phone does not connect to Internet as of yesterday afternoon tried all the troubleshooting with Xfinity mobile switched out the eSIM restart airplane mode etc. I have an appointment to take it to the Apple store this evening but I’m wondering if it’s worth it🤷🏾‍♀️

KSchuler67 wrote:

The new 17.4 update:

The latest version of iOS is 17.5.1 so you're a bit behind if you really mean iOS 17.4. iOS 17.5.1 was released on 5/20. iOS 17.5 was released on 5/13.

Regardless, what you experienced is highly unusual. I suggest that you back up your phone then restore it to factory conditions using a computer. If you use the computer to restore it, it will get a completely fresh copy of iOS. Test it for a bit if you can. If all works well, restore your back up. If things change between when you restored it and when you added the backup, the problem may be somewhere in your data.

I have been having nightmares since the ios 17.4.1 update. The 17.5.1 patch did nothing to help. Among other problems, the sound stopped working. Calls went directly to voicemail and callers heard absurd messages, despite my mailbox being empty. My contacts are rife with issues, but seemingly randomly. Some lost photos, others all data, some lost ring tones, others text tones. Some contacts were left in tact. My own disappeared completely.

After 4 long calls to Apple Support plus two hours at the Genius Bar, nothing has changed. The most recent call to a Tech Supervisor suggested - wait for it - that it was a radiation glitch in my phone. The only thing this Tech Supervisor would do is give me a postal address to write to Apple.

I have already written on apple.com/feedback, to no avail. Now I will write a letter to Apple Inc, ATTN: Customer Care, One Apple Parkway, Cupertino, CA 95014. I urge everyone to also complain via these options. Finally, I am prepared to go to social media and traditional media to get Apple to take responsibility for the problems it has caused. If enough of us complain, perhaps something will happen.

I JUST updated my iOS 17.5.1 and my weather app is not working! I hate doing updates because I see more people with issues after updates, makes me want to not “fix” anything that the update alludes to. 😩

My other phone, an iPhone 12 has stopped responding. I am assuming it is an update issue , but I cannot get it to shut down or anything. It’s literally unusable. This phone that I’m reporting on, is an XR and it has not stopped working but is challenged.

what can I do to fix this problem ???

This last update might be the final straw for me, time to ditch the Apple phone and try something else.

I can not get my phone connected with the apps & devices I have been using for a long time.

I can not send videos in messenger, only pictures.

I have contacts missing.

I have shut down my phone multiple times, has not helped.