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iOS 9.3.2 Bricking Some 9.7-inch iPad Pro Devices With 'Error 56' Message (macrumors.com)

An anonymous reader writes: iOS 9.3.2 is causing problems for some 9.7-inch iPad Pro owners, with multiple users reporting issues shortly after installing the update over the air. Affected users are seeing an "Error 56" message that instructs them to plug their devices into iTunes. Apple has issued a statement to iMore, simply stating the company is "looking into a small number of reports" regarding this issue. The statement reads: "We're looking into a small number of reports that some iPad units are receiving an error when updating the software. Those unable to restore their device through iTunes should contact Apple support."

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  1. Re:test by squiggleslash · · Score: 3, Funny

    Your post isn't appearing here. Did you remember to type your Slashdot password as the last line of your post? That's a common mistake.

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  2. Really Headline? Misleading by slashkitty · · Score: 4, Insightful

    Bricking doesn't apparently mean what it used to. There is no evidence to support that this is completely unfixable.

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