Apple releases iOS 7.0.2 to fix lockscreen bypass bug

[Addis]

Apple announced the deployment of an update to its mobile operating system iOS, releasing 7.0.2 version that corrects the problems for unlocking a device.

Shortly after the official release of iOS 7, it already encountered a bug in the past that was found earlier. This defect allowed to bypass the lock screen of the smartphone and thus rendered the four-digit code useless for a user who used to enter its information for access. Following the publication of this information, Apple responded by confirming its existence and promising a fix.

It has now deployed the iOS 7.0.2 version that corrects this problem with the locking of the device. It can be installed by the user "over-the-air" mode via a simple Internet connection through WiFi.

As a reminder, this release was possible by performing a manipulation certainly complicated but achievable with a little dexterity, for everyone. The user should indeed call the control center from the lock screen and then start the timer and then press the power button until the screen displays extinction. Some data such as access to e-mails or even Twitter or Facebook were then made possible for access.

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Along with this update, Apple has also reintroduced an option to use the Greek keyboard to enter the code. iOS 7.0.1 was made ​​available for the iPhone 5s and iPhone 5c exclusively. But now this update can be used on this phones as well. The update weighs 20.5 MB on a mini iPad. It can be downloaded directly via the settings of an iPhone 4 or later, iPad 2 or higher or an iPod touch 5G.