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

Since 17.6.1 update I no longer have Face ID and it cannot be reset without taking it in to an Apple Store.

For every update from iOS 1.0 to iOS 17.6.1, there will be claims that it is the worse thing ever created. So, if you decide to believe the claims that iOS 17.6.1 is bad compared to the same claims regarding ALL other versions, you should stay with the existing version.

It appears there was some question as to battery consumption concern with some Apple techies and bloggers before launch. I also just let it load and sure enough, the battery in my i phone is good daily from 5 AM to 5 PM with little variation. I’m surprised they haven’t sent a fix out for this hassle. And it really is a problem.

I have owned every iPhone since the 3G.

I have updated all of them as soon as the updates were available.

I currently have the 15 pro max and iPad Pro.

I have installed the most current update on both.

I have never experienced a single issue with any update, including this one.

Haripriya_Venkatesh wrote:

Can someone from Apple team respond for this?

Not here. This is a user-to-user forum. If you want to address this issue directly with Apple, you can use the Support link at the bottom left of every page of this forum.

John Rose6 wrote:

So, is that update supposed to be iOS 17.6.2 (just a "fix" for 17.6.1), or iOS 18.0 with new "features", like the AI?

No one here in this user-to-user forum can give an answer to that. Some people speculate about what might be coming next but that's all it is.

sharonfromfulshear wrote:

I updated today with the iOS 16.6.1, now I can't send text to non-ipnone users. Was on apple chat help for about an hour with no success. Still can't send text to non-iphone users.

Sending messages from iPhone to non-iOS users is a carrier provided feature. First when you were on the chat with Apple surely they had to you go to Settings > Messages > and made sure SMS and send as MMS were both turned on? And if they are on, then you likely need a carrier update and they should have advised you to contact your carrier for help.

Updated mine a week ago and everything’s been smooth sailing. Sure, some folks have reported hiccups with iOS 17.6.1, but that’s par for the course with any update tiny bumps in the road for a tiny fraction of users still worrying about any mishap

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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 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?

In terms of owning Apple devices, I have owned just as many. Sorry to say iOS 17 has been the worst iOS version I’ve experienced. I have a number of issues on all my devices including iPhone 14 Pro, iPhone 15 & 15 Pro, iPad etc.

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 🤔

For 2 weeks I have battled a serious security breach in which my complete identity and network has been compromised, while having little to no support from apple. Admittedly I made a mistake to allow access into my socials however this escalated from poor handling on behalf of apple with 3 devices using this program locked after reconfiguration via remote access. As I am waiting on a call back from apple but not holding my breath I ask this, is it acceptable to allow loyal customers fall victim to such cyber attacks to protect to branding of your product?

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