Six problems with iPhone OS 2.2

Are you an iPhone owner? Read this carefully before jumping to the new iPhone upgrade, OS 2.2. Remember, it is prudent to wait a while, rather than struggle with the bugs that may come with the new update.

Apple’s just released update for iPhone and iPod touch adds several features to both the devices as well as a number of security improvements. However, according to iPhone Atlas, several users who have updated to iPhone OS 2.2 are facing serious issues, including problems with third-party apps, Internet connection and email. Here's a listing of the major bugs being faced by users.




Third-party applications broken

Several users have complained of some third-party apps not functioning properly with iPhone OS 2.2. These include a number of applications that make use of CoreAudio.

This is due to API changes and other modifications. These applications will need to be updated by their developers. Users can look forward to fixes from developers to roll out over the next few weeks. In the meanwhile, users can try uninstalling then reinstalling applications for issues that do not involve API or other strict compatibility.

Could not Connect to Internet

Many iPhone users are unable to connect to the internet over EDGE or 3G cellular networks. In certain cases, manually switching between 3G and EDGE can resolve the issue.

SIM card not inserted'

Several users are experincing issues with their SIM card not being recognised. Some updated iPhones are giving errors that the `SIM card not inserted' or that a PIN lock is in place (where it has not been set).

The SIM recognition issue can be resolved by removing the iPhone's SIM card, then connecting it to the user's PC and restoring. iTunes may then reload the iPhone software successfully, after which the user can re-insert the SIM card and attempt synchronisation with iTunes.

Problems in deleting emails

Several users, specifically AOL users are facing trouble deleting email from their accounts after OS 2.2 update. According to the report, 'this problem can generally be resolved by navigating Settings > Mail, Contacts, Calendars > (your account name) > Advanced > Deleted Mailbox, then setting for the `On My iPhone' Trash for a POP account, or `On the Server' for an IMAP account.'

App Store extremely slow

Some users are reporting an extremely slow experience while browsing or trying to use the App Store after the iPhone OS 2.2 update. This may be a server-side issue that Apple is working to resolve.

KM instead of miles in Google Maps

Google Maps is displaying kilometers instead of miles for various countries. Here, selecting `USA' in International Settings can resolve the issue. However, this may lead to other issues for users outside US. There has also being reports of users not being able to use Google Street View. If Street View doesn't appear on the desktop version of Google Maps, it won't show up on your iPhone.

Source : Indiatimes