Voda warns iPhone 4S users against iOS 6.1 upgrade

Written by: Paul Withers Posted on: 11 February 2013. Tags: Apple iOS 6.1, Apple iPhone 4S, Vodafone

Operator advises users to delay from installing the update because of problems with calls, texts and browsing the internet

Vodafone has warned people using the Apple iPhone 4S not to upgrade to iOS 6.1 because of reported 3G problems.

The operator said the upgrade to the latest version of Apple’s operating system affects 3G performance, with some customers having difficulty making or receiving calls or texts, as well as connecting to the internet.

Users have also written posts on Apple’s support forums complaining of a rapid reduction in battery life when upgrading to iOS 6.1, but others have said that restoring the smartphone using iTunes solves the problem.

A Vodafone spokesperson said: “We’re aware of an issue caused by Apple iPhone 4s handsets that have been upgraded to iOS 6.1 which impacts performance on 3G. Some customers may occasionally experience difficulty in connecting to the network to make or receive calls or texts or to connect to the internet.

“Apple is working on a solution to their software issue. These connection problems are intermittent. While Apple’s investigations continue, we would recommend that anyone who has not yet installed iOS 6.1 on their iPhone 4s should delay doing so until Apple has confirmed that the problem has been fixed.”

The operator also sent a text message to users of the smartphone over the weekend that read: “If you’ve not already downloaded iOS 6.1 for your iPhone 4s, please hold off for the next version while Apple fixes 3G performance issues. Thanks.”

Apple is yet to comment on the reported 3G problems or battery life issues.

The manufacturer made iOS 6.1 available on January 28. It has started sending out the next update, iOS 6.1.1, to developers.

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Apple isn't the only company whose stock is being taken out back and shot after making a pronouncement about earnings. Apple's stock is down close to 10% after the tech giant reported its fiscal first quarter earnings. The company that assembles the vast majority of Apple's mobile devices, Foxconn, saw its shares drop 4% in Hong Kong on Thursday after the contract manufacturer said that low demand from its clients will result in a net loss for 2012. Foxconn lost $226.07 million in its first half, the worst showing it ever had in the period. Foxconn expects its second half loss to be smaller than the loss it reported in the first half. But the red ink it will spill for the whole year will be the first annual loss for Foxconn since 2010. That year, Nokia started losing market share which hurt Foxconn's business.

This past fourth quarter, shares of Foxconn rallied after speculation that Foxconn parent Hon Hai Precision Industry Co. would pass some of its Apple iPhone assembly business to the contract manufacturer. This was never confirmed by Foxconn or Hon Hai and Nomura analyst Aaron Jeng said, "We believe the speculation on Hon Hai's Apple order transfer was overdone." Another analyst, Barclays' Dale Gai, said any positive contribution from Apple would be delayed until the second half of 2013.

source: Reuters

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