The latest mobile operating system for Apple launched for users Tuesday but complaints have surfaced that it causes iPhones to crash.
The Verge reported that some users said the update causes bricking, which is a term for when a phone will not turn on or function, becoming as useful as a brick.
So I'd say maybe don't rush to update #ios10 just yet... pic.twitter.com/iRf35VrFjs
— Dr. Paul Taylor-Pitt 🏳️🌈 (@NHSE_PaulT) September 13, 2016
iOS 10 update temporarily bricked my iPhone 6s Plus ... so yeah, I'd hold off on that. pic.twitter.com/qPFU1bpqZs
— Marques Brownlee (@MKBHD) September 13, 2016
Users reporting issues with their phones after installing the latest iOS as soon as it is available is not new.
When iOS 9 launched, users claimed that their devices were crashing and locking up. Bugs were reported for iOS 8 as well.
BuzzFeed News reported that Apple issued a statement on the complaints, saying it was a "brief issue...affecting a small number of users during the first hour of availability."
"The problem was quickly resolved and we apologize to those customers. Anyone who was affected should connect to iTunes to complete the update or contact AppleCare for help."
Before updating any software, Apple typically recommends users back up their phone data.
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