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[stevenash]

Install critical update to Apple devices To: Apple device users Apple released a critical iOS update, iOS 9.3.5, on August 25 that addresses vulnerabilities impacting all iPhones and iPads. Update your Apple device(s) to iOS 9.3.5 as soon as possible. If your iPhone or iPad does not display a pop-up message alerting you to the update, follow these steps: Go to the “Settings” menu Select “General” Select “Software Update” and follow the prompts

[baddog]

I've been getting the prompts for a while. Seems like some updates screw things up, so I haven't done it yet.

[stevenash]

This one supposedly is a patch for a problem that, if the hackers get in, can grab every single piece of data you have and render your phone unusable.  When my employer sends it out to all employees, I know its critical

[77]

I did the upgrade and no problems have resulted!

[baddog]

Thanks to both of you. I'll upgrade tonight.

[baddog]

Updated last night and everything is working fine. Maybe even running smoother, but that's probably wishful thinking.

[PhatMack19]

I've been trying to update the last few weeks but it always fails for some reason.  My phone has been acting up pretty bad in those weeks so hopefully I can get it to work soon.  

[TxHoops]

21 hours ago, stevenash said:

This one supposedly is a patch for a problem that, if the hackers get in, can grab every single piece of data you have and render your phone unusable.  When my employer sends it out to all employees, I know its critical

My understanding too.  This one seems to be a functional improvement as well.