iPhone 6 iOS 9.0.1 Update: 10 Important Details

On Wednesday, Apple rolled out a brand new iOS 9 update dubbed iOS 9.0.1. The update is small but important. With that in mind, we want to take a look at everything you need to know about the iPhone 6 iOS 9.0.1 release.

In the past three weeks, Apple’s rolled out three iOS 9 updates. On September 11th, the company rolled out the first iOS 9.1 beta for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch. The update doesn’t have a release date but there’s a good chance that it, and its new emojis, will be out before the end of the year.
On September 16th, Apple rolled out the iOS 9.0 upgrade, the first iOS 9 update and a massive release for the iPhone, iPad and iPod touch. iOS 9.0 brought a ton of new features, enhancements and problems along with it.

To address these initial iOS 9 problems, Apple’s rolled out a brand new update for the iPhone, iPad and iPod touch. That update? iOS 9.0.1.



Earlier this week, Apple rolled out iOS 9.0.1 to all devices capable of running iOS 9. That list includes the iPhone 6, Apple’s former flagship that was recently replaced by the iPhone 6s.
The iPhone 6 iOS 9.0.1 update is small, about 20MB in size, but it packs a punch. The update comes with several key bug fixes including one for busted alarms and timers. It’s an update that iPhone 6 users should be paying attention to.

In the two days since its arrival, we’ve seen several new details emerge and today we want to take a look at everything iPhone 6 users need to know about this brand new iOS 9 update. Keep all of this in mind as we push away from the update’s release date.

1 - iOS 9.0.1 on iPhone 6 Performance

We've been using the iOS 9.0.1 update on several versions of the iPhone 6 and so far, we haven't run into any major problems. Battery life is holding up well, connectivity is strong, and the device is still really fast with the new update on board. App performance is still pretty good though we continue to see Chrome crash with great frequency. It's a bit odd and we're hoping for an update soon. If you're looking for more in depth feedback, take a look at our initial impressions. You might also want to dig around on YouTube, social media, or the Apple Discussion Forums for feedback about the iPhone 6 iOS 9.0.1 update's performance. 2 - You Can Downgrade from iOS 9.0.1 If you want to trial the iOS 9.0.1 update on your iPhone 6, you can. Apple is still signing off on the iOS 8.4.1 update and iOS 9.0 update which means that if you want to, you can downgrade to either one of those if iOS 9.0.1 isn't performing up to your standards. Of course, this will only be available for a limited amount of time. Apple will, at some point, close up the downgrade loophole and you'll be stuck. This typically happens one to two weeks after a new update arrives so we could see it happen soon. 3 - You Should Prep Your Phone for iOS 9.0.1 The iOS 9.0.1 update is a bug fix update but even the smallest bug fix updates can cause problems.  iOS 9.0.1 problems are starting to emerge and that means that you'll want to prepare before you download and install the new software. Fortunately for you, we put together a guide that takes you step-by-step through the pre-install process that we ourselves use. These pre-release tips have helped us cut down on the amount of problems we see post-release and they're worth a look ahead of an install.  4 - These iOS 9.0.1 Upgrade Tips Should Help Once you decide that you want to install the iOS 9.0.1 update on your iPhone 6, we recommend taking  a look at our upgrade tips. These will help you make a smooth transition from whatever you are on, be it iOS 9.0 or something  else, to the iOS 9.0.1 update. These are the things we do during every roll out and they're a big reason  why we typically come out of iOS updates without any major problems.  5 - You Might Not Want to Install Right Now While it might be tempting to install the iPhone 6 iOS 9.0.1 update right away, there are some reasons why you might want to avoid the update. At least for the time being. For instance, if you are traveling for work or fun, you might want to wait until you get home.  The last thing you want to do during a trip is deal with iOS headaches. iOS 9.0.1 problems are very real and there's a chance you'll notice something after you install.  6 - There Are iPhone 6 iOS 9.0.1 Problems We mentioned that there are iOS 9.0.1 problems. There are. And some of these iOS 9 problems are  affecting Apple's iPhone 6. As we move away from the iOS 9.0.1 release date, we continue to hear and see complaints about the iOS 9.0.1 update. Problems range from battery life issues to problems with Wi-Fi to issues with app updates and the App Store. Before you freak out, know that most of these iOS 9.0.1 problems appear to be isolated. There is a passcode flaw that you should be aware of but the other problems seem to be affecting a small fraction  of iOS 9 users. We don't know when Apple will release its next iOS 9 update so you'll need to be extremely careful  with this update. 7 - There Are Fixes for iOS 9.0.1 Problems If you're already seeing iOS 9.0.1 problems or you just want to be prepared, you'll want to take a peek at our list of fixes for iOS 9.0.1 problems. We've covered the most common problems affecting iOS 9 users after iOS 9.0 and iOS 9.0.1 and it's a great place to start if you're looking for some help before, or after, your iOS 9.0.1 upgrade. 8 - Still No iOS 9 Jailbreak There is no iOS 9 jailbreak and it's still not clear when one will be released. If your iPhone 6 is jailbroken, don't install iOS 9.0 or iOS 9.0.1. It looks like jailbreak devs will release an iOS 8.4.1 jailbreak so you'll want to be on the look out for that ahead of the iOS 9 jailbreak release. 9 - New iOS 9.1 Beta This week, Apple released a new iOS 9.1 beta. iOS 9.1 beta 2 is now available to those in the developer beta and those in the free Beta Software Program. The iOS 9.1 beta 2 should be more stable than the first release which means now might be a good time to try the update and its emojis ahead of the public release. Beta software isn't for everyone though so you'll want to dig into feedback and the beta program itself before you commit to the update this early. 10 - iPhone 6 iOS 9.1 Release Date The only confirmed iOS update in Apple's pipeline is iOS 9.1. The update still doesn't have a specific release date but it looks like Apple will release it alongside the iPad Pro. The 12-inch iPad Pro will be released in November. With no iOS 9.0.2 release in sight, and an iOS 9.1 update still weeks away, you'll need to be extremely proactive if you run into trouble with the iOS 9.0.1 update.