kexicus wrote:
There is no point in replying to TJBUSMC1973 because he is either A) Working for Apple B) An isheep or C) Both.
He is more active on this thread than any other person and doesn't even have this problem. Don't reply to him. Just ignore him, because his Apple coloured spectacles will never see our point of view.
If you'd actually read my posts, you'd see I'm trying to guide people to an actual resolution, instead of supporting pointless griping and complaining. I neither work for Apple, nor am i an 'iSheep'. I advise you to keep personal insults out of this discussion. I'm providing an explanation of the problem, and a possible solution.
While I don't personally have this problem on my device, I've seen this problem and know more about it that you do. That's why I'm here; to offer guidance. Don't like it? Fine. That's your choice. But your best chance of getting this resolved is to follow the advice I've given.
BKPurdy wrote:
then apple should warranty the wifi chips becuase they were defective from the start; and should continue to warranty them for a year beyond the date the update was performed. why didn't any of the other software updates cause an issue? and why arent the folks who have managed to go back to IOS6 having continuing issues? IOS7 MUST cause more heat to be generated.
That's what I've been saying. That's why I'm telling you to place the blame on the hardware, not the software.
Now, I don't agree that the warranty should be extended after each iOS update. iOS updates come out all the time, and a major iOS update comes out about once a year. What you're proposing would be an infinite warranty. And it's ridiculous to expect that.
Also, previous software updates DID reveal this defect. A simple search of the forums will reveal that.
Here's one: https://discussions.apple.com/thread/4909703
This thread talks about wi-fi greyed out, on an iPhone 4S, during iOS 6. That sort of blows a hole in your theory that other software updates didn't 'cause' the issue.
Below is the script that I've provided previously on how to address this issue if your iPhone is out of warranty. It focuses on blaming the hardware, which is the only logical course of action. This is what you say to Apple when you call in and request an exception.
From: https://discussions.apple.com/thread/4638071?answerId=24551640022#24551640022
i.e.: "If the wi-fi chip was defective from the very beginning, and only the process of an iOS update would create enough stress to reveal this defect, then there was no way for me to report this defect during the normal warranty period. No other operations on the iPhone created enough stress to reveal this defect, which was present all along. Therefore, because the device was defective from day of purchase, but there was no way for me to test for that defect, it was impossible for me to report it prior to it being revealed. The fact that it only revealed after the warranty expired should not infringe upon the validity of my claim."
That's how you have the best chance to get the device replaced for free if it is outside of warranty.
Blaming the software is not only false and ignorant, it will get you nowhere.
Blaming the hardware? Not only is that the actual cause of the problem, you've got a shot at replacement.
The user bought the hardware, believing it to be free from defects. That's their defense. But if you claim it's the software? Well, sorry, but you signed a legal agreement to accept any and all consequences of the optional software update.
So, you want to go with 'No Chance' or 'Slim Chance'?
