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Title: iOS 6.1.3 up for download
Post by: Gary on Mar 19, 2013, 20:51:11
The update is to fix a security flaw in the Lock Screen of iOS devices, which made it possible to circumvent security to access the Phone app and potentially the private information held within.
Title: Re: iOS 6.1.3 up for download
Post by: Simon on Mar 19, 2013, 20:55:21
 ::)
Title: Re: iOS 6.1.3 up for download
Post by: Gary on Mar 19, 2013, 21:08:40
Quote from: Simon on Mar 19, 2013, 20:55:21
::)
;D Other phones have updates too, Simon, although they knew about this one at 6.1.2  ::)
Title: Re: iOS 6.1.3 up for download
Post by: Simon on Mar 19, 2013, 22:40:52
I know, it was just the sudden security hole that amused me - it's not that they're trying to stop the jailbreakers...   :whistle:
Title: Re: iOS 6.1.3 up for download
Post by: Niall on Mar 19, 2013, 23:28:43
Ironically it couldn't finish the update on my phone because the lock screen was locked and needed to be unlocked in order to complete the installation ;D
Title: Re: iOS 6.1.3 up for download
Post by: Simon on Mar 20, 2013, 06:58:45
Also, strangely, my wifi seems better this morning, but that could be to do with the full reset / restore. 
Title: Re: iOS 6.1.3 up for download
Post by: Gary on Mar 20, 2013, 07:26:15
Quote from: Simon on Mar 20, 2013, 06:58:45
Also, strangely, my wifi seems better this morning, but that could be to do with the full reset / restore. 
No idea it could help in theory, I always turn my phone off once a month anyway as all computery things need a reset, I update using wifi so never do a full restore last nights patch was only 18mb that way.
Title: Re: iOS 6.1.3 up for download
Post by: Simon on Mar 20, 2013, 12:01:41
I think there may be benefits in doing an occasional full 'clean sweep' with iTunes when installing patches, as I did last night.  Only took 30 minutes, while I was having tea, so no hassle really. I do usually install patches via wifi, but I think it would have taken ages with the wifi issue I had.
Title: Re: iOS 6.1.3 up for download
Post by: zappaDPJ on Mar 20, 2013, 12:32:46
My only gripe is I can never get these updates when released, I always seem to have to wait a day or two. Maybe a change of user name to Aardvark would help ;D
Title: Re: iOS 6.1.3 up for download
Post by: Simon on Mar 20, 2013, 13:20:18
;D
Title: Re: iOS 6.1.3 up for download
Post by: Gary on Mar 20, 2013, 13:43:54
Quote from: Simon on Mar 20, 2013, 12:01:41
I think there may be benefits in doing an occasional full 'clean sweep' with iTunes when installing patches, as I did last night.  Only took 30 minutes, while I was having tea, so no hassle really. I do usually install patches via wifi, but I think it would have taken ages with the wifi issue I had.
Never did it on my 4S or my 5 so far.  I would do a restore if I had issues though. Thought your wifi issue was sorted, Simon.
Title: Re: iOS 6.1.3 up for download
Post by: Simon on Mar 20, 2013, 13:59:02
It is now, Gary.  :)  The previous network reset only seemed to be a temporary fix, and I hadn't fiddled about with it any further. 
Title: Re: iOS 6.1.3 up for download
Post by: Gary on Mar 20, 2013, 15:39:29
Quote from: Simon on Mar 20, 2013, 13:59:02
It is now, Gary.  :)  The previous network reset only seemed to be a temporary fix, and I hadn't fiddled about with it any further. 
Justina's HTC Sensation cr@ps out once a week, count yourself lucky  :)
Title: Re: iOS 6.1.3 up for download
Post by: Lance on Mar 21, 2013, 12:07:52
Apparently even in this new version there is still a lock screen bug which gives access to contacts.
Title: Re: iOS 6.1.3 up for download
Post by: Simon on Mar 21, 2013, 12:48:10
iOS 6.1.4 come on down!  ;D
Title: Re: iOS 6.1.3 up for download
Post by: Gary on Mar 21, 2013, 12:57:03
Quote from: Lance on Mar 21, 2013, 12:07:52
Apparently even in this new version there is still a lock screen bug which gives access to contacts.
I read that this am on the register, guess iOS7 will be more security focused, but by then we will all be using Android phones. That HTC One looks lovely... http://www.theregister.co.uk/2013/03/21/another_magic_iphone_unlock_spell/