Apple has released the iOS 17.1 update for all eligible iPhones. While it doesn’t introduce any major new features, it focuses on resolving existing issues. One such fix addresses a problem specifically affecting BMW users. As you may recall, BMW users encountered a peculiar error when wirelessly charging their iPhones in BMW models. Despite claims that the iOS 17.1 update would address this issue, a similar problem has now surfaced in General Motors models under the GM brand. Here are the details…

iOS 17.1 Update Causes Charging Issues for iPhone Users in GM Vehicles

iPhone users who updated to iOS 17.1 are experiencing an issue with wireless charging in General Motors vehicles. The phones stop charging and freeze after a few seconds. Users have tried various troubleshooting methods, including restarting their phones, but the issue persists.

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Although this issue seems to be affecting BMW users, there is a small difference. In BMW models, the NFC feature is also disrupted along with the phone, unlike in General Motors where this technology remains unaffected. Users expressing these claims state that they have tried everything, but nothing seems to work.

As one post from “caduceus26” says, “Happy to know that it isn’t just me. My iPhone 12 Pro Max worked perfectly (every time) in my ’23 Chevy Traverse. I went to the iPhone 15 Pro Max about 6 weeks ago and the feature broke just as described in other comments: Charge for a few seconds and then stops – case on or off yields same results. I am currently on iOS 17.1.1 and have taken every update since the phone was purchased on 10/8/23.”

Some users have even taken their cars to the service center, suspecting a problem with their vehicles. However, no issues were found. Complaints have also been conveyed to Apple, but the company has not yet made any statements on the matter. Nevertheless, a resolution to the problem is expected shortly with the iOS 17.2 update.

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