iOS 6 - messages ability gone
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Lead Lap
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iOS 6 - messages ability gone
Just put the GA release on my iPhone. It appears Apple pulled the messages ability that was in the betas out of the release.
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are you 100% sure. a glitch maybe??? did you try reinstalling it? is there any way to confirm that it was removed? we've been waiting on this all summer.
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Lead Lap
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I have the developer GA build which was a clean install. I will try the public release tonight and let you know. I'm guessing they pulled it though.
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Is there some setting on the phone or the car that I am missing?
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#10
Lead Lap
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I have been using the messages during the beta cycle with both a passcode and auto lock with no issues. I will remove my phone and re-add it just to test.
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Obviously the function is not totally gone, because the Lexus display indicates that MAP is active. But, it still could be that Apple removed it at the last minute and neglected to remove all associated code, such as the code that tells other devices what it's capable of. Just a theory.
I'm hoping if this is the case, it's due to a need for additional bug fixes, and if so, an update should be forthcoming.
If on the other hand, Apple in its infinite wisdom decided we don't need this, or not to support this function in favor of it's own SIRI integration, than I will be quite annoyed to say the least.
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Good News! It does work. For some inexplicable reason, when I started my car to go home it suddenly started working. The message button on the phone is now active and I was able to receive text messages. Maybe it's just buggy and may not work tomorrow. Who knows, but I'll report back. The reply function does not work, as it displays an error while trying to send. I believe this was reported previously with the beta version of the OS.