Apple has just released iOS 8.1 (Build 12A402) which includes the following fixes:
• Addresses bugs with call forwarding and freezing when accessing visual voicemail
• Fixes an issue with keypad not appearing to enter iCloud Keychain verification codes
• Fixes a problem with videos occasionally not playing in Safari
• Fixes AirDrop support for Passbook passes
• Addresses an issue with installing VPN profiles
• Fixes a bug so HealthKit apps can now be made available on the App Store
• Addresses an issue where 3rd party keyboards could become deselected when a user enters their passcode
• Fixes an issue that prevented some apps from accessing photos from the Photo Library
• Improves the reliability of the Reachability feature on the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus
• Fixes an issue that could cause unexpected cellular data usage when receiving SMS/MMS messages
• Better support of Ask To Buy for Family Sharing for In-App Purchases
• Fixes an issue where ringtones were sometimes not restored from iCloud backups
• Fixes a bug that prevented uploading photos and videos from Safari
1:50pm EDT: CAUTION: Users are advised to hold off on installing iOS 8.0.1 as it reportedly breaks cellular connectivity and Touch ID support for large number of users.
MacDailyNews Note: UPDATE: 2:34pm EDT: Apple has pulled iOS 8.0.1.
Related articles:
Apple pulls iOS 8.0.1 after users report major problems – September 24, 2014
ALERT: Do not install Apple’s iOS 8.0.1; breaks cellular connectivity, Touch ID support for ‘large number of users’ – September 24, 2014
iOS 8 has a wifi problem – I upgraded my iPad mini 2nd gen – the wifi was laggy while all other devices worked fine on the same wifi – I downgrade back to iOS 7 it’s fine now – apple need to fix this ASAP
MDN just went over this for noobs like you yesterday:
Affected users can back up your devices via iCloud or iTunes and then try resetting all settings on their iOS devices without erasing content as follows:
For Wi-Fi issues:
• Tap on Setting, select General and scroll down to find Reset option.
• Select Reset and tap on Reset all Settings.
• Enter passcode if prompted
The iOS device should now automatically reboot and reset to default settings. This procedure will not erase any content on your device such as apps, photos and other user data.
For audio issues, sluggish overall performance, faster draining of the battery and problems with iMessages
• Tap on Setting, select General and scroll down to find Reset option.
• Select Reset and tap on Reset Network Settings
• Enter passcode if prompted
The iOS device should now automatically reboot and reset to default settings. This procedure will not erase any content on your device such as apps, photos and other user data.
If the issue(s) persist(s), affected users may wish to try the following steps. It is important that you back up important data before you try this method:
• Tap on Settings > select General and scroll down to find Reset option.
• Select Reset and tap on Erase All Content and Settings.
• Enter the passcode if prompted.
NOTE: If you perform “Erase All Content and Settings,” you might lose all data on the device including user-data. Therefore, it is important that you back up important data before you try this method.
I have the Same Issue Plz can you tell me how to downgrade to IOS 7,Am using a apple 4S
You would think that Apple tested these conditions, seem simple!
People who do not understand software development at all should simply STFU and install updates when they become available.
Or better yet, wait a while to get feedback from others who have updated first.
As “Developer” was so politely trying to explain, software development is a complex process, with many stages that are all happening in parallel. Apple had already started the 8.0.1 fixes long before 8.0 was released, but that particular branch had not yet been fully tested. They released what was considered the “stable” 8.0 at the time, with full intention of releasing 8.0.1 when it was deemed stable. There’s probably already 8.0.2 and 8.0.3 under development right now. Maybe even 8.1. Software development is a complex beast.
Your post, coolfactor, is reasonable, thoughtful and logical. Therefore, 90% of Americans cannot understand what you just said.
To be kind, “Developer” was being a dick. Most professionals in the world do extremely complicated stuff. No matter what business you’re in, a true professional ensures the best quality possible before shipping it to the customer. Fanboys of Apple need to stop making stupid excuses for Apple’s many screw ups. Product quality under Cook’s reign has not lived up to the promise that Apple offered under Jobs. That has to change, or Apple will soon be referred to as just another Microsoft — bloated, political, and shoddy. Yes, it is that bad.
Same here. Mobile.
No more TouchID or connection.
Rotten Apple!
8.0.1 just killed my cell connection to ATT as well as my Touch ID. Do not update your phone
Same here, no connection to Verizon – even after resetting network settings.
this will probably go down as the worst iOS update in history
Gee whiz, my update worked perfectly. Who knew? I sincerely hope you are not members of the U.S. Armed Forces picking up some extra beer money by posing as disgruntled iPhone users. Remember boys, Apple is a American company, not one owned by the Korean version of the mafia.
look it up you fucking moron this is becoming a widespread issue.
I just updated an iPhone 6+ and a 5 simultaneously. Both completed update and lost their Verizon signals at the same time. The Touch ID on the 6+ is not working either. UNBELIEVABLE!
Same here! Outch!
Yep I lost lost my att connection too. About to do a full reset. A pain but haven’t done one in a few generations, so could prolly use one to clear out some other junk. Just sucks when forced to. I’ve reset everything so far with iOS 8. Except for EVERYTHING.
Just glad I’m out of work recovery from surgery till Monday. Otherwise I would have needed my cell service.
That’s probably because you are posting from Korea.
Just updated while at work and now I am unable to get cellular service. Top left corner is reading no service. Luckily I carry two phones daily. I am in the iPhone 6 plus. I tried restarting but no luck. 🙁
Apple needs to fix this immediately, like today.
DO NOT DOWNLOAD THIS UPDATE! It’s rendering iPhones useless!
Well yea… if you buy a iPhone for your calls…. And data. Everybody who updates don’t do it unless your calling in from work and have plenty of time to do a restore to a new iPhone, assuming that works. Just make sure you call off BEFORE the update.
I just installed it, and now the phone has No Service. I’ve tried rebooting and switching to Airplane Mode and back. I have no phone now.
Updated my 5s (my iPhone 6 is still being built) to iOS 8.0.1, I’m on O2 in the U.K.
After install, I have full network service and Touch I.D works fine.
update installed in iPHONE 6…..NO SERVICE AND TOUCH ID DOESNT WORK NOW!!!!
Apple get your shit together god damn it…………….$#%^&*&^%^&*!!!
MDN – UPDATE THE TITLE OF THIS ARTICLE / PAGE TO TELL PEOPLE NOT TO INSTALL 8.0.1!!!
This happend to my 5s, 6, and 6 Plus. I was so eager to get the issues fixed that iOS 8.0.1 supposedly fixed that now none of my iPhones are functional. All three HAD AT&T service.
I can’t tell you how many times I’ve seen people on this forum telling people to never install an update as soon as it’s available – to always wait to make sure there aren’t problems. I usually wait a couple of hours at least – this time I jumped on it as soon as I saw MDN post that it was available and BAM! no TouchID, no cell service on my brand new iPhone 6+ and my work iPhone 5! AWESOME!
I am normally not able to update till many hours after it’s released anyway… except today.
Hit download, and then saw all the problems. Luckily I deleted the update before it could install. (See the “Caution” article MDN posted for the link I used)
Just updated my 5s on AT&T to 8.0.1 and everything is A-OK.
I’m an iPhone 6 user with AT&T who updated immediately and now I’m regretting it. I too have no cell service and no touch security. This is a first for me with Apple. I’ll think twice before upgrading so fast. Apple killed millions of cell phones today. Not a good day for Apple. 🙁
If you were affected, it appears that if you do a restore from iTunes it will start working again, however if Apple has pulled the update, you may have to look around for an 8.0 IPSW if you can find it and restore, assuming of course it will let you go back. Course Apple may have found the issue and is in the process of fixing it too.. I am sure it won’t be long.
Apple’s software has been so awful of late…they been pulling off a Microsoft of the late 90s.
Instead of stabilizing the software, they release a new OS and tell you to update. Maverick…buggy…mountain lion…bugger….lion…buggiest.
There last stable OS was 10.6.8. My god, Steve Jobs is dead.
What the fuck Apple! Don’t you test your goddamn updates before you push them out onto your customers? The good thing is that it appears that the update has been pulled. I’m restoring my iPhone 6 right now and iTunes is downloading iOS 8 not 8.0.1.
It appears that Apple has removed the update from the developer site and from OTA delivery, essentially its gone for now.. it will of course re-appear when fixed. The question is will they roll the revision, the build will of course be changed.
Well I certainly won’t download their revised 8.0.1 update until other people take the risk and report back positively. Let someone else be the lamb to be slaughtered, not me!
I’ll download the update to the update and let you know. My iPhone 6 was updated and everything works just like it’s supposed to.
I’m guessing Apple accidentally released some buggy internal developer version of 8.0.1, because dead cell service and Touch ID is something that can’t be missed during testing.
Renee Ritchie on restoring to iOS 8.0:
http://m.imore.com/ios-801-kill-touch-id-and-cell-service-your-iphone-6-or-iphone-6-plus-heres-how-to-fix
Where are all the condescending Apple fanboys insulting those who bring Apple’s many recent mistakes to light? Apple software quality, design, and vision has been on a steep downhill slide since 2009. But here on this site, identification of shortcomings is verboten.
My iphone 5s wont let me update it kept saying no internet service and i have wifi so i guess it was stoping the bad update.. so not the i have that red light on my phone how do i turn it off???
I meant how do i make the red light go out .. since there is no update
As usual and as I have been saying IOS continues to get worse. I’ve had nothing but issues since IO6 (more minor), IOS7 sucks and 8 is turning out the same way or worse..
Apple, of course, has rushed out some major crapware over the years. (I still shiver when I think of Mac OS 7.5). But this may well be the biggest bollocks yet. It doesn’t get more fundamental that disabling:
1) The entire purpose of having a phone: The phone service.
2) Security.
Need I say OMFG? There’s something very wrong here. To err is human. But two fundamental FAILs is heading down into ‘monkeys with guns’ territory.