Exchange iOS 6.1 Bug

[LordPhoenix]

Hey Guys,

If any of you are syncing with an exchange server and running iOS 6.1 please take note that there is a bug in the Calendar processing that causes a rapid increase in resource load and transaction logs on the Exchange server. :argh:

Below is an extract of the advisory with Apple.

Symptoms
When you respond to an exception to a recurring calendar event with a Microsoft Exchange account on a device running iOS 6.1, the device may begin to generate excessive communication with Microsoft Exchange Server. You may notice increased network activity or reduced battery life on the iOS device. This extra network activity will be shown in the logs on Exchange Server and it may lead to the server blocking the iOS device. This can occur with iOS 6.1 and Microsoft Exchange 2010 SP1 or later, or Microsoft Exchange Online (Office365).

* An exception is a change to a single instance of a repeating calendar event.

Resolution
Apple has identified a fix and will make it available in an upcoming software update. In the meantime, you can avoid this bug by not responding to an exception to a recurring event on your iOS device. If you do experience the symptoms described above, disable then reenable the Exchange calendar on your iOS device using the steps below.

Go to Settings > Mail, Contacts, Calendars
Select the Exchange account from your Accounts list.
Turn the switch for Calendars to OFF.
Wait ten seconds.
Turn the switch for Calendars back to ON.

Below is also a Support Document from Microsoft for Exchange admins to help with the issue:

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2814847?wa=wsignin1.0

Apple and Microsoft have identified the issue and will released a fix in the next couple of days via a software update. :thumbs:

 

[Hellas]

I'm still holding out with iOS5 (and Win7 for that matter...)

 

[n_s]

Seems to be a lot of bugs with 6.1

Been having signals and wifi issues since I updated the software.

Hope they release an update soon.

 

[444YYY]

iOS 6.1.2 released, and fixes the problem....

 

[SP33DYV]

iOS 6.1.2 released, and fixes the problem....

And the Jailbreak is already available.

 

[ChrisBrand]

Have downloaded and still have battery life issue

 

[*ace*]

anyone have the latest itunes?
Store issues?
u cannot connect to the store!

 

[Josh-ZN]

thanks for sharing lordphoenix.

 

[Twinz]

Updating tonight :joy:

 

[LordPhoenix]

Hey Guys

Can confirm updating to iOS 6.1.2 fixes the bug and jailbreak still works beautifully. :thumbs:

For those of you having terrible battery life. Post some usage stats. I've actually found mine to be the best of all my iPhones. Try restoring your device if not. Send it back and get it replaced.

Anxiously waiting for iOS 7. Hope it's got some good changes.

 

[ChrisBrand]

My Mail Exhange usage sky rocketed but thats what 6.1.2. was suppose to fix. I have heard one should backup, reset and restore but havent had time