Apple's iOS 12.0.1 update fixes old issues, brings new problems
What's the story
Apple recently released iOS 12.0.1 as an incremental update to fix some bizarre bugs related to Wi-Fi and charging. However, the update has led to newer problems for iPhone users while the strange iMessage 'feature' still remains unresolved. A number of iOS 12.0.1 users have reported problems like battery drainage, broken calls, and abrupt signal connectivity. Here are more details.
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A user reports broken call issue after iOS 12.0.1 update
@AppleSupport seeeeeeeeeee pic.twitter.com/WDVFT7lWN6
— Maha (@xxxxxMahaxxxxx) October 11, 2018
Details
New software, new bugs
While iOS 12.0.1 was meant to fix old bugs, it has inadvertently introduced several new bugs and potentially serious ones. Several users have reported broken call issue and are unable to make or receive calls. Similarly, some others have complained about battery draining issues. Further, multiple users have highlighted problems with 4G/LTE connectivity, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and FaceTime calls.
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iOS 12.0.1 is also affecting battery life
@AppleSupport wow this is bad for an update 91% to 73% battery drain in 1 hr approx. get this fixed .ios 12.0.1 battery drain
— Chris West (@ChrisWest50) October 11, 2018
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A user reports cellular connectivity issues after iOS 12.0.1 update
Well...iOS 12.0.1 killed my phone...no service since the update. Beware... #Apple #iOS #Bugs @AppleSupport
— Devin Holzer (@devinholzer) October 10, 2018
Unwelcomely
Apple's iMessage "problem" is actually a "feature", reveals Apple
Apple's iOS 12.0.1, like its previous iteration, is still sending iMessages to the wrong contacts. So far, thousands of people have reported the issue on Apple forums but haven't found any respite. According to a user contacted by Apple Support, the iMessage "problem" is actually an iOS 12 "feature" wherein Apple is merging chat threads if users share the same Apple ID.
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Apple Support confirms iMessage chat thread merger is a feature
Apple support has contacted me re this issue, they’ve confirmed this is an intended consequence of ios12, if you’re in the same appleID it doesn’t matter what phone number or email you have assigned in settings, it will combine our messages in an thread
— DomN (@domjnye) October 1, 2018