On November 19, 2014 at 10:31, Daniel Tonks said...
I think to those affected, it feels a bit more like Integra providing an automatic update to the 40.1 that supposedly passes 4k and decodes Atmos... but does neither in a usable fashion (because it's impossible), causes everything that was once working fine to either break or become barely usable, and, oh, you're not allowed to get the old software back. So if you don't like hobbling, you'd better buy a 40.6 if you want to use your home theater again.
Sure, it's great that Apple provides free updates to older hardware, but clearly there is some hardware that should NOT be updated. It shouldn't even be an option (never mind a pop-up prompting that I'm sure the vast majority of users just click "ok" on).
Apple has total control over both their software and hardware. They know exactly what you're running and exactly how well something will or will not run, because you're using one of only a small number of possible combinations... unlike Microsoft, who (with Windows) has to deal with millions of possible combinations and decades of older hardware that is potentially "compatible".
Knowing that, it's hard to believe that Apple is somehow incapable of determining how poorly an update will run on model X. In fact, it's ludicrous. I guess sometimes planned obsolescence just needs a kick in the pants!
"Accurately?" If Apple hasn't figured out reliable delta updates, they should really work on that. With that said, I personally haven't had any problems with my iDevices and live updates.
I'm glad your personal experience has been that, but you have to understand, I frequent more than just RC forum. Restoring via itunes is the best path for success, not that there are not other paths to semi success.