The Apple iPhone 6 and 6 plus are finally here much to the chagrin of faithful iPhone users and general public. However, the iPhone 6 and 6 plus, combined with the iOS 8 have also brought with them many problems. From issues to not being able to hear during calls, red & blue screens and several others, they are enough to drive anyone using one of these phones mad. We here at Mr Phix, the replacement screen experts, understand your frustrations which is why we have put together this list detailing each problem and their solutions.
– Rapid Battery Drain = Although Apple has had issues in the past with other previous versions of the iPhone cel losing battery life too quickly, the iPhone 6 sometimes goes through some real sudden battery drops in battery life or drain. This can be due to the fact that this phone has a higher and larger resolution display as well faster processors and many other added battery draining features.
Fix = There could be an app causing the battery to drain really fast. Go to Settings > General > Usage > Battery Usage – Here you can take a look at exactly what apps are using most of your battery and draining it. You can either disable the app or try un-installing it. Also, you should lower the brightness on your screen display.
– No SIM card error Glitch = Although this problem is not as rampant as others, there are few people who have reported their iPhone 6 suddenly showing “No SIM card” or “Invalid SIM”
Fix = Try restarting your phone by turning it on and off again. You can also try toggling the Airplane mode by switching it on and off a few times to see if that resolves the issue. Try making sure that your current software is up to date as well. Remove current SIM card and try it on another device similar to yours or you can also try a different SIM card on your phone also. There could be a chance that your SIM card is dirty or damaged. Remove the SIM card, use a pencil eraser to clean the gold contacts. You should then blow away or remove any debris left over before inserting the SIM card back to your phone. If, after trying all of these steps the phone still does not recognizes your SIM card, then contact your local carrier or Apple. – iOS 8 bugs = Even though all softwares experience bugs at the beginning, the iOS 8 bugs appear to be more frequent than other previous versions. From Safari crashing randomly, phone rebooting on its own and several other issues, the bugs in iOS 8 are enough to annoy and frustrate many users.
Fix = Other than waiting on Apple and apps to update in order to fix their bugs. There is really no solution users can perform on their own. As before, make sure your phone is always updated to the latest version.
Problem: Red Screen = Several iPhone 6 and 6 plus users have complained about their phone’s screens going red. Most times the Red screen problem appears to resolve itself.
Fix = You can try simultaneously holding down the Home & the Sleep/Wake buttons. Hold the buttons for 10 seconds, or until you see the Apple logo. However, while the phone may restart normally, some users complain about the problem coming back. If this is the case then if could be a software glitch issue such as a corrupted backup or file. The solution for this would be restoring your phone through iTunes. It can also be a hardware failure on the phone itself, whereas you should contact Apple. You can arrange to have your iPhone 6 or 6 plus replaced altogether. – Issue: Cracked screen = Many users are complaining that their iPhone 6 and 6 plus screens are easily damaged. Nevertheless, very few users are able to have a phone without ever experiencing the dreaded cracked screen. Whether it may be by dropping your phone or some other way, this is one of the most expensive problems that can happen to your phone. One of the best ways to protect your phone is by investing in a good protective cover or case. If, however, you have a broken screen, then Mr Phix, the screen replacement experts can change it for you. We have repaired hundreds of cracked screens. From Cell phones to iPads, we will gladly fix any issues with your devices.
There are many other problems affecting iPhone 6 and 6 plus users including:
phone bending,
No service
Touch ID working to several others.
You can read the entire list here of other issues you may experience with your iPhone 6 or 6 plus.