In response to the series of security issues that Apple users face, the tech company rolled out a 10.2.1 update. But instead of solving the problems, the update seems to bring more issues than the needed solutions. The "essential security fix" is ignoring the 30 percent bugs and is causing new problems for Apple users.

An Essential Security Fix Is Causing New Problems

It wasn't a week ago when Apple rolled out the update 10.2.1 to fix a host of security flaws that its users face. The latest version of the iOS works with the kernel, WiFi, and Safari to do just that. The purpose of the update was to prevent hackers from accessing Apple devices beyond the iPhone 5th and 4th generation and even the iPad, Wired reported.

One of the problems that the update tried to fix was with the kernel, which allows an iPhone application to run a code and execute. This problem was also recurring within WebKit, which controls Safari and also allows an external code run.

But already the update is causing problems for many of the users, Forbes reported. First of all, it breaks the TouchID. Only iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus users have reported that the Apple 10.2.1 update broke the fingerprint reader. A factory reset doesn't work and even removing and re-adding fingerprints.

Another problem is it shifts display brightness. If the device is at 74 percent battery, the brightness shifts to 70 percent. If the device is at 49 percent battery, the brightness shifts to 50 percent. The only Apple devices immune to these are the iPhone 7 series.

Other problems include Bluetooth Reliability and other bugs such as battery drain, sound performance, and degraded WiFi.

Apple's Response and Replacement Unavailable?

Apple hasn't issued a response regarding the matter. They also haven't issued another update to fix the broken Apple 10.2.1 update. If users are going to ask whether it's a good idea to install the iOS 10.2.1, it's really not.

An Apple 10.3 is now in its beta testing stage and is reportedly going to be rolled out in a month or two.

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