Please do this before you upgrade to iOS 7.1.2!

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iOS 7.1.2 has caused some problems for some iPhone, iPad and iPod touch users. Here's how you can avoid ruining your day​

Last week Apple released iOS 7.1.2, a maintenance update to iOS with some iBeacon, data transfer and Mail improvements. Most iPhone, iPod touch and iPad owners have been able to update with no issues. Some, however, have run into big problems with the update ?*enough to brick their device. If you haven't upgraded yet, follow these instructions before you do to help avoid problems.

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[Just_Me_D]

In summary:

1. Create a backup before updating.
2. Create a backup before updating.
3. Did I mention that you should create a backup before updating?....

 

[the_tech_eater]

In summary:

1. Create a backup before updating.
2. Create a backup before updating.
3. Did I mention that you should create a backup before updating?....

Are we supposed to create a backup before updating?


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[Just_Me_D]

Are we supposed to create a backup before updating?


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(laughing)....but in case you're serious, there is no rule that states that you are "supposed to create a backup before updating", however, it is highly recommended that you do because updates don't always go seamlessly as planned...

 

[the_tech_eater]

(laughing)....but in case you're serious, there is no rule that states that you are "supposed to create a backup before updating", however, it is highly recommended that you do because updates don't always go seamlessly as planned...

LOL! No I wasn't serious. I updated a week ago ota and haven't had any problems. I think my battery is better on my iPhone 5.


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[pr1nce]

Updated OTA last week with no problems. Yes I did a backup before.

 

[John Yester]

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[agarwal.apar]

I never backup my iPhone before an update and there was no change in my approach this time(7.1.2) as well.
Be it a major/minor upgrade, I have been pretty lucky however once iOS 8 is released, I might fire a full back of my device, format it and then download/install iOS 8(like installing OS on a bare metal device)


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