Here's how you can fix the iOS 11 bug

The "i" is replaced by autocorrect with A and [?] symbol

After the release of Apple's iOS 11.1 update for users back in September, a few problems arose, one of which saw the letter "i" being automatically replaced with an "A" and a “[?]” symbol through the auto correct software.

The company has always had a habit to send constant reminders once a new iOS update is available, This time though, they'd regret having people update their iPhones.

📌 Don't forget.

Back up your iPhone before you update to #iOS11.https://t.co/QJzaCEizze

— Apple Support (@AppleSupport) September 14, 2017

Bizarre as the problem is, the letter “i” turning into the letter “A” with a “[?]” symbol drove some users crazy while some just came to terms with it and found ways around it as Apple is reportedly fixing the issue slowly and gradually.

Until a new update is rolled out, here's how you can get your way around this bug.

For anyone who’s iPhone is doing this

Settings
General
Keyboard
Text Replacement
Type lowercase “i” in phrase and Capital “i” in shortcut

RT TO SAVE A LIFE pic.twitter.com/HT6Ga44KTZ

— Oscar (@oscar_guerra21) November 6, 2017

Your solution to the “I” glitch. RT TO SAVE A LIFE 😂 #iphone #glitch #apple pic.twitter.com/Eh5Yd6TqNM

— Syd (@siznaay) November 4, 2017

Apple Support posted the same procedure on their website as a response to all those who were asking for clarification on the bug.

 





#glitch was trending on Twitter where some found it quite hilarious and posted memes to make light of the situation that was a big mistake on Apple’s end.

fixed it pic.twitter.com/r3ljETuugg

— Jeremy Burge (@jeremyburge) November 6, 2017

Guess my iPhone has a keyboard glitch when I️ type “I️” #iphone #glitch #iphoneglitch pic.twitter.com/u3H5rUw1fL

— Karen EichenbaumWolk (@karenwolk) November 9, 2017

You know what they say, there’s no I️ in iOS 11. #glitch

— Kate (@wackfactory) November 8, 2017

I️ stand with the #glitch

— Brian Kilbride (@B_Killa_) November 7, 2017

A few also had questions for Apple to answer that went unanswered.

My software is up to date but hey @AppleSupport any idea when we will all get our letter "i" back??? #glitch#updateplease

— Paxton Huse (@Paxton_Huse13) November 8, 2017

While to some, it was annoying not having the letter "i" as a normal lower-case letter.

Anyone else on their iPhone having an issue when you type the letter "I" it will replace itself with "A ?" ??? Annoying!!!! #iphone #glitch

— DJ Rambo (@drambo2003) November 2, 2017

...really...REALLY?!? Apparently me is the new I️ (i)? 🙄🙄🙄 so over this glitch #iPhone#glitchpic.twitter.com/yLVcRgA9mQ

— Dana Winter (@danajwinter) November 7, 2017

Apple has posted that they will fix this soon but there was no time-frame commitment on their end, however, a Wall Street Journal report claims that an iOS update fixing the bug would arrive this week.