Does Apple force you to update your phone?

Apple has never deliberately required anyone to update their software. You, the user, have always had the choice to not update.

Why does Apple Brick old phones?

This is because in case you didn’t know, Apple has a system in place in which its stolen devices can be remotely bricked. This means that in the event someone has stolen a phone from a store or from an individual, there is the option to brick them and render them useless.

Can iOS beta brick your phone?

Apple software installed on Apple devices has never permanently bricked any device. Apple includes recovery methods for any serious problem caused by installing a beta.

Can Apple Brick stolen iPhone?

You can’t brick it, but you can wipe it to remove personal data. I think the ability to find a device is built into the OS, so it is not something a thief could remove or deactivate.

Are Apple updates necessary?

You should always update iOS when an update becomes available. iOS updates patch publicly known security vulnerabilities and often introduce new features, as well as fix any known bugs in the operating system and core applications.

Why does Apple stop updating old devices?

Many older devices don’t have the technical specs to handle the newest version of iOS. No technology changes faster than that for mobile devices. As features such as TouchID have been added, the OS places greater demands on the device.

What does it mean when your iPhone is bricked?

What does bricked iPhone mean? We say an iPhone, iPad, or iPod is “bricked” when it refuses to turn on or when it appears that your device does not work at all! What happens behind the scenes is that your iPhone gets stuck on the connect to iTunes logo after updating to a new iOS.

Is the latest iOS version killing your iPhone?

Some of our readers are reporting that their updates to the latest iOS version are killing or bricking their beloved iPhones. Once connected to iTunes, a message appears that an error occurred and a restore is necessary. Both iPhone and iPad revert back to the older iOS

What should you do if your iOS update fails?

If your iOS update fails and none of the quick tips helped, your best option is to restore your bricked iPhone or another iDevice. Hopefully, you followed the golden rules of preparing for an update and backed up your iPhone/iDevice to iCloud or on your computer.

Why is my iPhone stuck on connect to iTunes logo?

What happens behind the scenes is that your iPhone gets stuck on the connect to iTunes logo after updating to a new iOS. Basically, your iOS software update started but didn’t complete. That’s why your iPhone or other iDevice is unable to turn back on (bricked.)