Top Five iPhone 5 Problems, Bugs and Complaints

Top Five iPhone 5 Problems, Bugs and Complaints


The iPhone 5 may be a technical achievement by , but as always happens when you produce tens of millions of copies, something is bound to go wrong. Reports from rly adopters of the latest eration iPhone have been overwhelmingly positive, however there are some users who have experienced problems. None of these have stemmed the record-brking sales that started on launch day.Some fans might be waiting to pull the trigger on an upgrade until rly iPhone 5 issues are worked out. Often an iOS update will solve some problems, while others are manufacturing glitches that can be returned under the Care warranty. So what has been making hdlines in the "needs improvement" department? Here are the top 5 problems, issues and complaints revolving around the iPhone 5 launch.
1. Wi-Fi DataA carrier update has alrdy been issued to Verizon iPhone 5 owners, addressing a bug where cellular data plans were charged for usage over Wi-Fi. This could be a serious issue for hvy data users who depend on Wi-Fi to prevent overages and additional charges. Verizon has pledged not to charge anyone for miscalculated data usage due to the iPhone 5 problem. Some reports have indied the issue may not be limited to Verizon. AT&T and Sprint have not issued carrier updates yet, so it's not clr whether or not these subscribers are affected. Watch your data usage carefully when you first get the iPhone 5 to make sure this bug doesn't show up.
2. Scuffgate


As the first round of pre-orders were fulfilled, some iPhone 5 owners opened the packaging to find a damaged aluminum chassis. Scuffs and scratches in the metal or around the polished bezel were discovered on brand new devices as the layers of protective were removed. Clrly a manufacturing issue was at fault, and some reports have indied that has tightened up quality control standards to reduce factory damage. The aluminum will of course naturally scratch and dent with wr and tr, however it would be a surprise to receive a new iPhone 5 alrdy nicked.

3. board Flicker

What sounds like it could be an iOS 6 software problem, some iPhone 5 users are seeing a strange flicker when the board apprs on screen. Whether they are entering a for the App Store or using another appliion that brings the board scrolling up, dark static lines across the display flicker and disappr. Some have reported the bug only apprs when typing certain characters. In any case, although the problem may be disconcerting it doesn't sound like the issue is affecting normal board operation. is sure to address the problem in an upcoming iOS update.
4. Maps



With all of the hoopla surrounding 's home-brewed Maps appliion, fans of Google Maps were disappointed when the software was finally relsed. Mapgate revled screenshots of missing roads, places with the wrong name, and low resolution satellite ry. has made it clr that Maps is a work in progress, and the more people that use the software the better it will become. Transit directions and street view may be missing, but Flyover mode in 3D and turn-by-turn navigation don't come with Google Maps. iPhone 5 owners who miss the old version can save the Google Maps web app to their home screen to restore full access to Google's product.

5. Light


After the white iPhone 4 saga from a couple of yrs ago, seems to have the two colors they produce down pat. Still, there have been some reports of white iPhone 5 units with a light around the edge of the unit. The problem happens when using the iPhone in the dark. The illuminated display lighting can be seen peeking out through a gap between the front glass and the aluminum sides of the device. iPhone 5 users complaining of the problem have posted on forums, stating that replaced their devices under warranty.