Apple has sent out an update to owners of the Verizon iPhone 5 after complaints about problems with the Wi-Fi feature started popping up in online forums. The problem, which now appears to be something specific to iOS 6, leaves the mobile data connection active even when a Wi-Fi connection is available. The end result is excessive data use for users even when they aren't even using their iPhones at all. Users who have not updated their own iPhones yet are advised to go into the Settings menu to initiate the Verizon carrier update.
What Else You Need To Know
- It is expected that users under AT&T will also receive a similar carrier update for their iPhone 5s soon.
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While the update was sent out to Verizon owners only, another one might be sent out to AT&T owners down the road as some of them are also complaining about the failure of a Wi-Fi signal to kick in on an Apple iPhone 5.- Alan F., Phone Arena
- 9to5 Mac
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Verizon version of Apple iPhone 5 gets update to repair Wi-Fi issue
Apple sent out an update to owners of the Verizon variant of the Apple iPhone 5 that repaired a problem that left users handsets connected to the cellualr network even when Wi-Fi was toggled o.
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Apple Rolls Out iPhone 5 WiFi Fix, FreedomPop’s Service Launches
Apple has provided Verizon customers with step by step instructions to help them fix this issue.
- Engadget
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- Mobility Digest
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Verizon iPhone 5 Wifi and Data bug resolved, users will not be charged
Verizon iPhone 5 users were experiencing an issue where the phone was still using network data when connected to wifi.
- Digital Trends
- The Verizon iPhone 5 gets a Wi-Fi data leak fix from Apple
- Into Mobile
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Verizon releases update for iPhone 5 to patch WiFi bug
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- iPhone Download Blog
- The iPhone 5 WiFi bug reportedly carrier-agnostic, double-check your cellular data usage
- iSmashPhone
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iPhone 5 Data Problems Also Affect AT&T and Sprint Users
Looks like we have a biggie here. According to reports, not only Verizon users are having problems with data usage on their iPhone.
- Apple Insider
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