Text from Vodafone

tfl · 08-02-2013, 19:32

Reads:

If you've not already downloaded iOS 6.1 for your iPhone 4S, please hold off for the next version while Apple fixes 3G performance issues.

Anyone else heard about this?

DevonBloke · 08-02-2013, 19:35

No I haven't. How strange. I have 6.1 and haven't noticed any problems (EE). Just a Vodafone problem maybe? Although I can't see how it could be unless it's a 900Mhz problem perhaps?
I'm guessing here.

legends wear 7 · 08-02-2013, 20:09

Can't see anything on the Twitter feed or forums so sounds like a poor rumour to me.

tfl · 08-02-2013, 20:10

Just give it some time, I'm sure it's not just me who got this message

Lidtop2013 · 08-02-2013, 20:11

No problems with 6.1 3G here (4S)

tfl · 08-02-2013, 20:12

Quote:

Originally Posted by DevonBloke

No I haven't. How strange. I have 6.1 and haven't noticed any problems (EE). Just a Vodafone problem maybe? Although I can't see how it could be unless it's a 900Mhz problem perhaps?
I'm guessing here.

I think you might be right with 900Mhz, although that would mean people on O2 having more or less zero 3G coverage haha

tfl · 08-02-2013, 20:13

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lidtop2013

No problems with 6.1 3G here (4S)

Network?

The Lord Lucan · 08-02-2013, 20:21

Quite a few people are getting the Text. http://lockerz.com/s/282193425

It's genuine and more details here:

http://forum.vodafone.co.uk/t5/Apple...e/td-p/1425278

Lidtop2013 · 08-02-2013, 20:26

Quote:

Originally Posted by tfl

Network?

Sorry, Three.

DevonBloke · 08-02-2013, 20:28

But clearly it is if you're on Vodafone with a 4s.
I recall several posts on various threads now where people have been complaing of no Internet connection. I wonder if that's it?

DevonBloke · 08-02-2013, 20:29

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lidtop2013

Sorry, Three.

HEY!!, you edited your post! Now mine looks stupid Hahahahaha

legends wear 7 · 08-02-2013, 20:49

Updated my wife iPhone she has no issues on vodafone

Lidtop2013 · 08-02-2013, 20:56

Quote:

Originally Posted by DevonBloke

HEY!!, you edited your post! Now mine looks stupid Hahahahaha

Haha yeah i did a quick edited because after typing it i thought oh wait a sec, maybe its only for people on voda, i wasnt really sure so i just left it at that.

So your reply looks fine after all, or at least it would have

The Lord Lucan · 09-02-2013, 01:58

Quote:

Originally Posted by legends wear 7

Updated my wife iPhone she has no issues on vodafone

It would seem it doesn't affect all Vodafone 4S users on 6.1, it's under certain circumstances that it does.

6.1.1 / Vodafone Carrier update shall be out shortly.

John_Patrick · 09-02-2013, 08:31

Voda use two (or three) different vendors for 3G Nodes.... I wonder if there is a chance that the issues are caused by this?

Non of the other UK networks use the same kit for 3g, hence why it maybe only Voda saying not to update?

Just a thought....

prking · 09-02-2013, 08:38

Quote:

Originally Posted by John_Patrick

Voda use two (or three) different vendors for 3G Nodes.... I wonder if there is a chance that the issues are caused by this?

Non of the other UK networks use the same kit for 3g, hence why it maybe only Voda saying not to update?

Just a thought....

I think that's probably right. There have been some issues with other handsets in the past requiring a firmware update for Vodafone.

alanwarwic · 09-02-2013, 08:46

Yup, my first thought was that it was an introduced 900 Mhz problem so may depend on your location.
Lucky it is the 4s, not the older 4 and that Vodafone are shouting about it.

So what fundamental change has Apple done here?

JasonWatkins · 09-02-2013, 19:34

I'm on Virgin and i've noticed the 3G reception on my 4s isn't as good as it was on my Galaxy S3 - it's been as low as 1 bar this evening when I used to get between 3 and 4 bars with the S3.

I did a full update and upgraded to 6.1 when i got the phone a few days ago as well, so i'm wondering if it's related ?

acoolwelshbloke · 09-02-2013, 21:09

I upgraded from a jailbroken 5.1.1 to 6.1 and signal is slightly weaker if the signal meter is anything to go by. But no real issues for me, no loss of signal or anything.

I'm not on Vodafone though, three uk.

The Lord Lucan · 09-02-2013, 21:58

Quote:

Originally Posted by JasonWatkins

I'm on Virgin and i've noticed the 3G reception on my 4s isn't as good as it was on my Galaxy S3 - it's been as low as 1 bar this evening when I used to get between 3 and 4 bars with the S3.

Unlikely. As you are using the EE network which is currently in the middle of a major overhaul it is is more likely to be reduced service due to mast upgrades. Most (but not all) happen at the close of business on Friday till early on Monday morning..

JasonWatkins · 09-02-2013, 22:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Lord Lucan

Unlikely. As you are using the EE network which is currently in the middle of a major overhaul it is is more likely to be reduced service due to mast upgrades. Most (but not all) happen at the close of business on Friday till early on Monday morning..

Didn't know about the upgrades - makes more sense if you look at it like that. we'll see on monday then - cheers

alanwarwic · 10-02-2013, 22:42

Maintenance is always at weekends. Happens with them all.

Seems 3 Austria have given the same advice to iPhone users.
If there is no different similarity between the two then its possibly a problem on all networks.

legends wear 7 · 11-02-2013, 09:01

So according to various tech news sites its not just a problem on Vodafone, just that Vodafone are the only network to proactively tell its customers to hold off installing a buggy apple update.

The Lord Lucan · 11-02-2013, 20:50

6.1.1 update to address 3G issues is now out. Only for the 4S.

DevonBloke · 11-02-2013, 21:00

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Lord Lucan

6.1.1 update to address 3G issues is now out. Only for the 4S.

While I don't dispute your "work done at the weekends" thing, surley EE aren't only doing the current upgrades only at the weekend are they??

08-02-2013, 19:32	#1
tfl Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Posts: 115	Text from Vodafone Reads: If you've not already downloaded iOS 6.1 for your iPhone 4S, please hold off for the next version while Apple fixes 3G performance issues. Anyone else heard about this?

08-02-2013, 19:35	#2
DevonBloke Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Totnes, Devon Posts: 6,694	No I haven't. How strange. I have 6.1 and haven't noticed any problems (EE). Just a Vodafone problem maybe? Although I can't see how it could be unless it's a 900Mhz problem perhaps? I'm guessing here.

08-02-2013, 20:09	#3
legends wear 7 Guest Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 2,070	Can't see anything on the Twitter feed or forums so sounds like a poor rumour to me.

08-02-2013, 20:10	#4
tfl Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Posts: 115	Just give it some time, I'm sure it's not just me who got this message

08-02-2013, 20:11	#5
Lidtop2013 Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: West Midlands Posts: 2,450	No problems with 6.1 3G here (4S)

08-02-2013, 20:12	#6
tfl Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Posts: 115	Quote: Originally Posted by DevonBloke No I haven't. How strange. I have 6.1 and haven't noticed any problems (EE). Just a Vodafone problem maybe? Although I can't see how it could be unless it's a 900Mhz problem perhaps? I'm guessing here. I think you might be right with 900Mhz, although that would mean people on O2 having more or less zero 3G coverage haha

08-02-2013, 20:13	#7
tfl Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Posts: 115	Quote: Originally Posted by Lidtop2013 No problems with 6.1 3G here (4S) Network?

08-02-2013, 20:21	#8
The Lord Lucan Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Scotland Posts: 4,966	Quite a few people are getting the Text. http://lockerz.com/s/282193425 It's genuine and more details here: http://forum.vodafone.co.uk/t5/Apple...e/td-p/1425278

08-02-2013, 20:26	#9
Lidtop2013 Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: West Midlands Posts: 2,450	Quote: Originally Posted by tfl Network? Sorry, Three.

08-02-2013, 20:28	#10
DevonBloke Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Totnes, Devon Posts: 6,694	But clearly it is if you're on Vodafone with a 4s. I recall several posts on various threads now where people have been complaing of no Internet connection. I wonder if that's it?

08-02-2013, 20:29	#11
DevonBloke Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Totnes, Devon Posts: 6,694	Quote: Originally Posted by Lidtop2013 Sorry, Three. HEY!!, you edited your post! Now mine looks stupid Hahahahaha

08-02-2013, 20:49	#12
legends wear 7 Guest Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 2,070	Updated my wife iPhone she has no issues on vodafone

08-02-2013, 20:56	#13
Lidtop2013 Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: West Midlands Posts: 2,450	Quote: Originally Posted by DevonBloke HEY!!, you edited your post! Now mine looks stupid Hahahahaha Haha yeah i did a quick edited because after typing it i thought oh wait a sec, maybe its only for people on voda, i wasnt really sure so i just left it at that. So your reply looks fine after all, or at least it would have

09-02-2013, 01:58	#14
The Lord Lucan Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Scotland Posts: 4,966	Quote: Originally Posted by legends wear 7 Updated my wife iPhone she has no issues on vodafone It would seem it doesn't affect all Vodafone 4S users on 6.1, it's under certain circumstances that it does. 6.1.1 / Vodafone Carrier update shall be out shortly.

09-02-2013, 08:31	#15
John_Patrick Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Newcastle Posts: 904	Voda use two (or three) different vendors for 3G Nodes.... I wonder if there is a chance that the issues are caused by this? Non of the other UK networks use the same kit for 3g, hence why it maybe only Voda saying not to update? Just a thought....

09-02-2013, 08:38	#16
prking Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Weston-super-Mare Posts: 9,167	Quote: Originally Posted by John_Patrick Voda use two (or three) different vendors for 3G Nodes.... I wonder if there is a chance that the issues are caused by this? Non of the other UK networks use the same kit for 3g, hence why it maybe only Voda saying not to update? Just a thought.... I think that's probably right. There have been some issues with other handsets in the past requiring a firmware update for Vodafone.

09-02-2013, 08:46	#17
alanwarwic Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: the wild world web Posts: 28,132	Yup, my first thought was that it was an introduced 900 Mhz problem so may depend on your location. Lucky it is the 4s, not the older 4 and that Vodafone are shouting about it. So what fundamental change has Apple done here?

09-02-2013, 19:34	#18
JasonWatkins Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 53,670	I'm on Virgin and i've noticed the 3G reception on my 4s isn't as good as it was on my Galaxy S3 - it's been as low as 1 bar this evening when I used to get between 3 and 4 bars with the S3. I did a full update and upgraded to 6.1 when i got the phone a few days ago as well, so i'm wondering if it's related ?

09-02-2013, 21:09	#19
acoolwelshbloke Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Swansea, UK. Posts: 2,469	I upgraded from a jailbroken 5.1.1 to 6.1 and signal is slightly weaker if the signal meter is anything to go by. But no real issues for me, no loss of signal or anything. I'm not on Vodafone though, three uk.

09-02-2013, 21:58	#20
The Lord Lucan Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Scotland Posts: 4,966	Quote: Originally Posted by JasonWatkins I'm on Virgin and i've noticed the 3G reception on my 4s isn't as good as it was on my Galaxy S3 - it's been as low as 1 bar this evening when I used to get between 3 and 4 bars with the S3. Unlikely. As you are using the EE network which is currently in the middle of a major overhaul it is is more likely to be reduced service due to mast upgrades. Most (but not all) happen at the close of business on Friday till early on Monday morning..

09-02-2013, 22:43	#21
JasonWatkins Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 53,670	Quote: Originally Posted by The Lord Lucan Unlikely. As you are using the EE network which is currently in the middle of a major overhaul it is is more likely to be reduced service due to mast upgrades. Most (but not all) happen at the close of business on Friday till early on Monday morning.. Didn't know about the upgrades - makes more sense if you look at it like that. we'll see on monday then - cheers

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10-02-2013, 22:42	#22
alanwarwic Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: the wild world web Posts: 28,132	Maintenance is always at weekends. Happens with them all. Seems 3 Austria have given the same advice to iPhone users. If there is no different similarity between the two then its possibly a problem on all networks.

11-02-2013, 09:01	#23
legends wear 7 Guest Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 2,070	So according to various tech news sites its not just a problem on Vodafone, just that Vodafone are the only network to proactively tell its customers to hold off installing a buggy apple update.

11-02-2013, 20:50	#24
The Lord Lucan Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Scotland Posts: 4,966	6.1.1 update to address 3G issues is now out. Only for the 4S.

11-02-2013, 21:00	#25
DevonBloke Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Totnes, Devon Posts: 6,694	Quote: Originally Posted by The Lord Lucan 6.1.1 update to address 3G issues is now out. Only for the 4S. While I don't dispute your "work done at the weekends" thing, surley EE aren't only doing the current upgrades only at the weekend are they??