WARNING: iOS 9.3.2 Update is Reportedly Bricking Some 9.7-inch iPad Pro Devices

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Posted May 16, 2016 at 9:11pm by Shalom Levytam

The new iOS 9.3.2 firmware update just released by Apple is reportedly bricking some 9.7-inch iPad Pro devices.

Users are shown an "Error 56" message that instructs them to plug their devices into iTunes, according to MacRumors.

Surf Monkey: "Bricked my iPad Pro 9.7 inch. Be careful."
NewtypeCJ: Mine is bricked. Says it needs to be plugged into iTunes, won't restore or update, just a big loop. Fantastic. :\
dwmreg: My iPad Pro 9.7" is definitely screwed up now! ... Apple definitely sucks. My device is bricked and I cannot get my iPad Pro in the store and to a Genius Bar appt. until Wednesday afternoon!

Let us know if you've experienced any issues with updating your iPad Pro. We'd suggest trying a DFU mode restore for those who have run into problems.

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WIllem - May 20, 2016 at 9:02pm

And so Apple recalled the 9.3.2 update apparantly. You'd wish they did a bit more thorough testing before releasing. Including the latest models ;-)

PeterInVan - May 20, 2016 at 4:48pm

I encountered error 4005 on my iPad2 during update from my PC running iTunes. I rebooted the PC and also the iPad, and was successful in getting past the "connect to iTunes" message.

MalikAhmed99 - May 18, 2016 at 10:31pm

mine just fine on the iphone but the reboot speed is slower than the 9.3.1

SandraDee - May 18, 2016 at 8:55am

Updated overnight and its fine. No worries here.

Albert - May 18, 2016 at 12:03am

Bricked.. Nothing works... Thank you for not to be able to finish my work

MannyG - May 17, 2016 at 10:56pm

Does it affect the iPad Air 2? I'm afraid to update that one. My iPhone insolence of for the crashing parts where the apps just suddenly crash and close on their own. Whatever.

Willem - May 17, 2016 at 6:18pm

Since 9.3.2 was supposed to fix some issue with BT I decided to load it. Since then I get frequent messages about entering a region with Null iBeacon. Anyone else suffering the same?

Patrick Barnwell - May 17, 2016 at 3:03pm

Just Curious those that have "Bricked" were the iPads Jailbroken prior to the Update??

Goose - May 17, 2016 at 1:52pm

Mine works just fine.

swavek - May 17, 2016 at 2:58am

9.3.2 just messed up my iPad Mini 3 and is currently downloading 1.9GB "software update" to restore it from recovery mode. WTF ???

OhBrother - May 17, 2016 at 2:46am

Three words: It. Just. Works.

Marcin - May 17, 2016 at 2:01am

The vision of Apple by Tim Cook is concerning; he should consider leaving the company.

gamerscul9870 - May 17, 2016 at 2:14am

Tim Cook has been at this for 5 years, Apple still growing strong, and now you think you can just flat out claim that over one tiny flaw update when people are able to downgrade currently!?

JustMeHandsome - May 17, 2016 at 1:48am

It doesn't brink the IPad pro. the files are large and it takes bit longer than usual to install the files. During the second stages of installing, it will look like it's just sitting there but it's really installing the files. If you shut it off because you panic, then you will brick it. You will brick anything you stop half way into installing anything.

Yea - May 16, 2016 at 10:48pm

Hello 9.3.3........

AverageReviewer - May 16, 2016 at 10:04pm

Couldn't they just put it into DFU mode again and then restore to a previous version of iOS considering they're still signing 9.3.1?

odedoo1 - May 16, 2016 at 9:28pm

9.3.1 should be open for at least another week so what their problem? Downgrade till Apple comes out with a fix.

Jake - May 16, 2016 at 9:58pm

That's what I'm saying, seriously these guys...

Aaron Z - May 16, 2016 at 10:21pm

True, but we must admit that it seems like every single software upgrade over the last couple months has some sort of issue. Maybe prior to Steve's death, everybody was just so scared to disappoint him that they got it right. Opinions?

Stevenk - May 17, 2016 at 1:07am

Dude, seriously? I understand your devoted love and blind faith for apple. But this is no way justified. Whether someone can restore back to 9.3.1 or not is besides the question. A user after draining 500 +$ on a device shouldnt have to go through the pain of bricking it and trying to restore it back to 9.3.1. You understand that simple fact dont you? Besides, not everyone maybe brave enough to do it or even understand what is DFU mode and how to get in and out of it.

dkdk - May 17, 2016 at 4:28pm

Besides, not everyone has a computer... some people only have the iOS devices, and can't restore if it's bricked. Duh.

odedoo1 - May 16, 2016 at 9:25pm

There goes the quick jailbreak, hopefully Apple will fix by tomorrow. Truth if it happened to me I would have sued Apple for every day I can't work on it plus damages they caused for my good name!

Aaron Z - May 16, 2016 at 9:56pm

I beg you for a logical answer, exactly what would you sue for? I sincerely beg you for any type of halfway intellectual response

vanimox - May 17, 2016 at 1:00am

You know that little, "Terms and Conditions" you have to accept to update....? Sorry your potential lawsuit would be thorn out in a heartbeat lol

Ken - May 17, 2016 at 2:58pm

Haha "good name".

stevenlacross - May 16, 2016 at 9:19pm

I'm glad I've been too busy the last 2 hours since the update came out to update my iPad pro 9.7...