Q: ios7.1 thanks for destroy my wifi

I guess you never heard of viruses LOL!!  I guess malware isnt software

Not saying this is the case here.  But software can most definatly affect and damge hardware. Probably not the extent of say dropping the hardware off a building but it can affect the way the hardware works.

You are right it cant physically  damage the hardware. But I still am not convinced my issue was a hardware failure.

zidge1751 wrote:

 

I guess you never heard of viruses LOL!!  I guess malware isnt software

 

Not saying this is the case here.  But software can most definatly affect and damge hardware. Probably not the extent of say dropping the hardware off a building but it can affect the way the hardware works.

 

You are right it cant physically  damage the hardware. But I still am not convinced my issue was a hardware failure.

An iOS device that has not had an unauthorized modification of the iOS cannot get a virus or malware.  There are no known/confirmed reports of any malware affecting non-jailbroken iOS device.

he178 wrote:

 

I believe that the heating forces the software to run a special hardware check to find any damaged hardware, that check forces recognizing the wifi antenna, that is not damaged, but has not been recognized by the software, because the software got problems.

That's not how the operating system works.  You are making a WAG (Wild A** Guess) with no supporting evidence whatsoever.

Software cannot damage hardware.

In the end, it really doesn't matter whether it's hardware or software.  The wi-fi doesn't work.  So, how do you fix this?

You can try to reinstall the software, just in case it was a bad install.  I.E., restore as a new device per support.apple.com/kb/ht4137

If with a fresh install of the iOS the device still fails to enable wi-fi, then the device needs to be serviced.  Period.  And the only way to service the device is to repalce the hardware completely.

So, whether you agree that it's software or hardware, all you're going to have the option to replace anyways is the hardware.

Do you want Apple to replace your iPhone 4S?

Right, but iOS can be the malware ! You got it !

he178 wrote:

 

Right, but iOS can be the malware ! You got it !

The Apple iOS cannot, by definition, be malware.  Malware is an unauthorized program or software.  By definition, the Apple iOS is the ONLY authorized operating system, and vetted Apps in the App Store are the only authorized third-party programs that can be installed on an iOS device. 

You don't seem to understand the definition of 'malware', further strengthening my belief that you have little to no technical knowledge in this area and are grasping at phantom straws.

And you belive in santa claus working for apple :-)

I doubt that Santa Claus works for Apple.  He only works one day a year, and the North Pole is too far of a commute to Cupertino, California.

Ok, but who is it then to support apple developping perfect software without any bugs ? Is it batman ? He is a US citizen, is he ?

There's a difference between a bug and malware.

Are you school teacher ? I do not know any other kind of people to weigh one's words like you do.

You are missing my point the point is that software can make hardware work differently. IE: Drivers are needed for most printers to work with a PC.  Software cant physically change hardware but can change the way the hardware functions. That is why I brought up viruses and malware. I never said this was malware  but malware is indeed software and strenthens my argument that software can affect the way hardware functions. I remember a virus that caused peoples PCs to continually reboot. Are you saying all those PCs were defective?

Again I will state for the record " I know this is an Operating system and not a virus or malware"

I am just making a point that software can change the  way hardware functions! If you say it cant than we will agree to disagree!

he178 wrote:

 

Are you school teacher ? I do not know any other kind of people to weigh one's words like you do.

When you are talking about technical issues, precise and acurate language is important for proper communication.

when I see you profile pic. I'm not sure, if communication is the background for that.

Ah, so now we're throwing out insults about military service?  Very classy.

For years, I was responsible for the daily maintenance and readiness of a half-dozen other Marines, as well as a multi-million dollar military-grade radar system.  I maintained a 100% readiness state during that entire time.  Since then, in my civilian career, I've worked on IT systems for billion-dollar companies as a senior technician, overseeing dozens of sites and hundreds of various pieces of equipment, of many different platforms and operating systems.

What's your technical background?

Intelligent people weigh their words carefully. Educated people use correct terminology to describe what it is they are trying to convey accurately. Technical people use exact wording when discussing specific aspects of technology.

Only people who are lazy or careless use inexact, incorrect, inaccurate, imprecise, or fallacious language.

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