The iOS 10.2.1 was officially released last week to provide security fixes and other improvements to Apple devices. But instead of providing the necessary fixes, like the infamous and annoying 30 percent Bug, the new update seems to be causing more problems for Apple customers. Now, a lot of Apple users are asking: is the iOS 10.2.1 worth it?

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iOS 10.2.1 caused more problems than fixes

In a rather lengthy post, Forbes reported several problems that happened when users updated their iPhones and iPads with the newest 10.2.1 update. One of the problems mentioned is the broken TouchID. In turn, iPhone users find a hard time with the fingerprint reader and have to resort to adding fingerprints back since factory reset does not seem to work. A downgrade to iOS 10.2 has been reported to fix this problem, which points to the iOS 10.2.1 update as the cause.

Other notable issues are the shifting brightness of the display where the iPhone display automatically dims at a certain battery percentage. This might be a kind of fix to address the 30 percent bug problem but a ridiculous fix anyway for some. What is even more frustrating is that customers have to fix the display brightness from time to time. Bluetooth reliability is also affected and the device experiences excessive battery drain when paired.  The WiFi is unfortunately degraded, and even the sound performance took a plunge.

Is the iOS 10.2.1 worth it?

According to Wired, having the iOS 10.2.1 on iPhones and iPads provides much-needed security against malware and other security issues that iOS users might be facing. The 10.2.1 update is important for Apple users but the problems it causes - especially on iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus - are putting off a lot of users at the moment. The next iOS 10.3 is already in beta testing, but customers still have to wait for four to six weeks before Apple launches the final version of the next update.