Should I update iPhone to iOS 17.6.1 even with reported issues?

iPhone 13 Pro Max. Updated last night. Unplugged my phone (at 100% battery) at 7:10am… by 11am my battery was below 30%. I can normally go 24 hours before that happens. Then, I got multiple notifications that my storage was full, and then that my iCloud storage was also full. All this on top of my phone being SO hot, it was uncomfortable to even hold in my hand.

Apple support said to give it a few days. This is normal for an iPhone after an update. That’s news to me, I’ve never had this happen before.

There’s a new version of 17.6.1 out. It’s build 21G101. The automated system will tell you it’s up to date. But there is a newer version.

Apple rarely uses the same version number for a different release. Especially after 2 weeks.

but you should try to update to this newer build. So you don’t have to wait for 17.6.2.

well it wants me to update on my NEW iPhone to the same system. When I updated my old iPhone, my phone became unusable bc it would always say it was overheating, even when I restarted it and kept it off for a day, I’d reopen it to “phone overheating” and it wouldn’t get off that screen. I had to get a new phone so idek if I should update this one with the same update again

I have a logistics and delivery business so I can’t afford cell phone issues read about the key fixes in iOS 17.6.1 update and decided to give it a shot was a bit unconvinced at first like you, but it's been okay till now.

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My phone auto updated and I wish it hadn’t. This update is buggy and glitchy and my battery life has been awful the first day. Also, two folders from my main screen were just, gone. I restarted my phone, and one came back but one is still gone. This folder had chrome and safari apps in it and they’re just not available anymore. I literally have to go all the way to the last page on my phone to access safari now. Or go to the search bar. But I CANT add the app to my Home Screen.

My iPhone 14 updated to 17.16.1 build 21G93, and now will no longer communicate with my home security system. Software Update says the system is up to date. How can I update to a newer build such as 21G101?

I upgraded. And Face ID stopped working. And now I can not reset Face ID. I can not perform the test to reset it. Which means looking away from the phone to capture my whole face. Can anyone actually do that? Maybe I am too old 🙁 and now I can not unlock some if my applications including ones I use for work.

Wow, what an over exaggeration. iOS 17 has been one of the glitchiest iOS releases in my experience. I’ve owned Apple devices since their initial release of the iPod. This update is the 1st time I’m considering moving off of Apple devices. Apple development seems to have entered a period of malaise. Then again NOT A SOUL is having any real issues, right. Willing to bet your house on this 🤔

My understanding is that there is a glitch with (21G93) which is supposedly resolved with (21G101) both 17.6.1 this explains why some people are dealing with this and others are not. My phone is continually crashing.

I don’t have a Mac to reflash from iTunes, this is frustrating. But I have definitely turned off auto install of iOS updates from its default parameter.

Hooray, it’s like the Gil Amelio days all over again!

My iPad updated overnight and in the morning it was frequently shutting down and rebooting randomly every 0-15 minutes. The back was getting very hot doing nothing. Now it fails every time I try to restore or update it (error 9 or 4013) and Apple service tech says it wasn't the update that broke the iPad it obviously already had some hardware fault and the reboot after updating simply brought it to light! Pretty nifty excuse that sidesteps any idea that it coincided with the update! And of course whatever the hardware fault is, it clearly came about after the warranty period!? Apple deny any culpability and deny us any chance to downgrade to a previously working iOS.

I wouldn’t until they fix things. I have a 14 pro max and the battery drain is ridiculous, it goes from 100% to 40% in an hour of not using it. And I miss phone calls now all the time, because it don’t ring most times. I have cancer and missing doctor calls because of this. Also I know quite a few people all with the same problems. Wait till they fix it first.

I’m also having an Issue with the new IOS 17.6.1 Update on my Iphone 14 Pro Max. Just recently for some odd reason decided to glitch and bug my phone. My volume buttons no longer works, my face ID no longer works, and my ringer/ mute switch no longer works. I have no idea why it just decided to do that but that’s my situation. I’m guessing it’s the update rather than anything else. I don’t download malware nor do I click random links. I just wish Apple would make better products that would last longer than 2yrs without problems.

My face ID is not working after this latest 17.6.1 update. Any way to fix this?