Apple’s iOS 14.2.1 released with a fix for iPhone 12 mini lock screen problem | HT Tech

Apple’s iOS 14.2.1 released with a fix for iPhone 12 mini lock screen problem

Some Apple iPhone 12 mini users reported that parts of their phone screen were unresponsive to touches. The new update comes with a fix for that.

By: HT TECH
| Updated on: Nov 20 2020, 11:40 IST
Some users had problems swiping up from the bottom of the lock screen on the iPhone 12 mini while others faced issues with pressing the flashlight and the camera buttons.
Some users had problems swiping up from the bottom of the lock screen on the iPhone 12 mini while others faced issues with pressing the flashlight and the camera buttons. (Bloomberg)
Some users had problems swiping up from the bottom of the lock screen on the iPhone 12 mini while others faced issues with pressing the flashlight and the camera buttons.
Some users had problems swiping up from the bottom of the lock screen on the iPhone 12 mini while others faced issues with pressing the flashlight and the camera buttons. (Bloomberg)

Apple has released iOS 14.2.1 which comes with a handful of fixes. One of the fixes include the issue of unresponsive lock screens for some iPhone 12 mini users. 

We had reported about this issue earlier, many iPhone 12 mini users had complained about the locked screens on their device being unresponsive in places, and the issue was widespread enough for it to be a problem.

Also Read: Some iPhone 12 mini owners are reporting unresponsive lock screens

Some users had problems swiping up from the bottom of the lock screen while others faced issues with pressing the flashlight and the camera buttons.

It was not clear as to what was causing the lock screen issue on the newly launched iPhone 12 mini but it looks like Apple found something they could fix with an OTA update and the iOS 14.2.1 should be able to resolve the issue.

Also Read: iPhone 12 Mini gets a teardown by iFixit, shows how Apple has fit components inside

Apple says that iOS 14.2.1 should also be able to fix issues with some MMS messages not being received and also addressing some quality issues with some of the Made for iPhone hearing devices.

To update to the latest software you should head over to Software Update under the Settings app.

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First Published Date: 20 Nov, 11:40 IST
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