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Apple Releases iOS 8.0.2 Fixing Issues With Cellular Service and Touch ID

Posted September 26, 2014 at 12:13am by iClarified · 34422 views
Apple has released iOS 8.0.2 which brings fixes for the cellular service and Touch ID issues found in iOS 8.0.1.

Apple first released iOS 8.0.2 on Tuesday to fix numerous bugs and add HealthKit support. Shortly after its release, many iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus users noticed issues with cellular service and Touch ID. Apple quickly pulled the 8.0.1 update and promised a quick fix.

You can update via OTA or through iTunes [Mac] [Windows].

This release contains improvements and bug fixes, including:
● Fixes an issue in iOS 8.0.1 that impacted cellular network connectivity and Touch ID on iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus
● 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 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

For information on the security content of this update, please visit this website:
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1222

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