6.1 Oddities on iPhone 5

Damolee · Feb 1, 2013, 04:02 AM

Hi folks,

Has anyone noticed issues with things like Facebook and Google+ since upgrading to 6.1?

The issue that specifically bothers is when saving pics within the FB app.

Sometimes when I click on them, the phone freezes for ages and often it bombs out of the app completely.

The G+ app also feels a bit more sluggish too.

Generally it doesn't feel as stable to me in all of my apps.

Any ideas?

Bahroo · Feb 1, 2013, 12:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Damolee

Hi folks,

Has anyone noticed issues with things like Facebook and Google+ since upgrading to 6.1?

The issue that specifically bothers is when saving pics within the FB app.

Sometimes when I click on them, the phone freezes for ages and often it bombs out of the app completely.

The G+ app also feels a bit more sluggish too.

Generally it doesn't feel as stable to me in all of my apps.

Any ideas?

both apps fully updated? just delete the Facebook and Google+ app and reinstall them that should fix the problem

Damolee · Feb 1, 2013, 01:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bahroo

both apps fully updated? just delete the Facebook and Google+ app and reinstall them that should fix the problem

Yeah, done that. G+ seems better but not so much FB. *Sigh*

Looks like it could be a setup as new job. Was dreading that, have lots of photos I wanted to stay on the phone.

toomanyphones · Feb 1, 2013, 11:33 PM

Facebook has been updated today.

Bahroo · Feb 1, 2013, 11:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Damolee

Yeah, done that. G+ seems better but not so much FB. *Sigh*

Looks like it could be a setup as new job. Was dreading that, have lots of photos I wanted to stay on the phone.

Facebook just released a update today fixing bugs

lucastatic · Feb 2, 2013, 12:06 AM

Out of curiosity did you upgrade to iOS 6.1 OTA (over the air, as in from the device itself over wifi) or did you do it using iTunes?

I have a sneaking suspicion that OTA updates aren't as 'clean' as iTunes updates, and can lead to all sorts of anomalous problems akin to what you're currently experiencing.

a646900688 · Feb 2, 2013, 12:40 AM

Well, you should be your device through the upgrade of the OTA ~ do not know why, equipment upgrade will appear a lot of problems. But with the iTunes recovery to download firmware will not exist these problems.

Damolee · Feb 2, 2013, 03:25 AM

I only ever update via itunes. Don't trust OTA.

batting1000 · Feb 2, 2013, 10:35 AM

What's there not to trust? It does the same thing as iTunes except you aren't plugging in to the computer. You shouldn't trust iTunes if you don't trust OTAs.

HankHowdy · Feb 2, 2013, 10:50 AM

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Originally Posted by batting1000

What's there not to trust? It does the same thing as iTunes except you aren't plugging in to the computer. You shouldn't trust iTunes if you don't trust OTAs.

It's really not. On average installs are not as clean as iTunes installs.

Bahroo · Feb 2, 2013, 11:24 AM

all OTA updates i have done with my iPhone have went flawlessly, im perfectly fine doing OTA updates

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Damolee

I only ever update via itunes. Don't trust OTA.

how are your apps now? did what i tell you help at all?

scjr · Feb 2, 2013, 11:42 AM

After having my 3GS replaced under warranty (sound issues) at my local Apple store, I updated OTA from iOS 6 to 6.1 and it went fine.

Is there really any difference between updating OTA versus doing it via iTunes?

Bahroo · Feb 2, 2013, 12:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by scjr

After having my 3GS replaced under warranty (sound issues) at my local Apple store, I updated OTA from iOS 6 to 6.1 and it went fine.

Is there really any difference between updating OTA versus doing it via iTunes?

Not really

batting1000 · Feb 2, 2013, 03:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HankHowdy

It's really not. On average installs are not as clean as iTunes installs.

I haven't noticed any difference. I think it's all in your head.

anyjungleinguy · Feb 2, 2013, 07:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HankHowdy

It's really not. On average installs are not as clean as iTunes installs.

"On average"

Of all the idiotic posts I've read today, you get a gold star for that one.

LaynieGorilla · Feb 2, 2013, 09:48 PM

I heard that the iTunes version wipes the iOS of and replaces it with the new iOS as where the the OTA version only slaps the new things on. But keep in mind I've only HEARD this. Don't know how true it is.

SanjeevRana · Feb 3, 2013, 06:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LaynieGorilla

I heard that the iTunes version wipes the iOS of and replaces it with the new iOS as where the the OTA version only slaps the new things on. But keep in mind I've only HEARD this. Don't know how true it is.

Dont worry its true ... and thats the way OTA and full restores are supposed to work

bozzykid · Feb 3, 2013, 01:32 PM

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Originally Posted by LaynieGorilla

I heard that the iTunes version wipes the iOS of and replaces it with the new iOS as where the the OTA version only slaps the new things on. But keep in mind I've only HEARD this. Don't know how true it is.

No it is not true. OTA updates are delta updates which means it will only update the files that have changed since the previous release. Once updated, the system files will be the exact same no matter which way you update it. If they weren't the same as the full version that iTunes uses, then the update would fail every time.

Zwhaler · Feb 3, 2013, 01:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HankHowdy

It's really not. On average installs are not as clean as iTunes installs.

Source? People keep saying this but don't have any evidence other than a suspicion it seems.

Damolee · Feb 3, 2013, 04:14 PM

There has been a further update to FB and its been much better since. Seems the apps are catching back up again.

maxosx · Feb 3, 2013, 04:20 PM

I'm just thrilled I have _zero use_for FB.

Otherwise known as a time sink

woodynorman · Feb 3, 2013, 10:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by a646900688

Well, you should be your device through the upgrade of the OTA ~ do not know why, equipment upgrade will appear a lot of problems. But with the iTunes recovery to download firmware will not exist these problems.

Huh?

Feb 1, 2013, 04:02 AM	#1
Damolee macrumors regular Join Date: Nov 2012	6.1 Oddities on iPhone 5 Hi folks, Has anyone noticed issues with things like Facebook and Google+ since upgrading to 6.1? The issue that specifically bothers is when saving pics within the FB app. Sometimes when I click on them, the phone freezes for ages and often it bombs out of the app completely. The G+ app also feels a bit more sluggish too. Generally it doesn't feel as stable to me in all of my apps. Any ideas?
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lucastatic macrumors member Join Date: Jan 2013	Out of curiosity did you upgrade to iOS 6.1 OTA (over the air, as in from the device itself over wifi) or did you do it using iTunes? I have a sneaking suspicion that OTA updates aren't as 'clean' as iTunes updates, and can lead to all sorts of anomalous problems akin to what you're currently experiencing. __________________ So much Google, so little grid space.
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batting1000 macrumors 68030 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: United States	What's there not to trust? It does the same thing as iTunes except you aren't plugging in to the computer. You shouldn't trust iTunes if you don't trust OTAs. __________________ Verizon iPhone 5 - iOS 6.1.3 iPad mini 16GB WiFi - iOS 6.1.3
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toomanyphones macrumors member Join Date: Jun 2009	Facebook has been updated today.
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a646900688 macrumors newbie Join Date: Feb 2013	Well, you should be your device through the upgrade of the OTA ~ do not know why, equipment upgrade will appear a lot of problems. But with the iTunes recovery to download firmware will not exist these problems.
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Damolee Thread Starter macrumors regular Join Date: Nov 2012	I only ever update via itunes. Don't trust OTA.
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Feb 2, 2013, 11:42 AM	#12
scjr macrumors newbie Join Date: Jan 2013	After having my 3GS replaced under warranty (sound issues) at my local Apple store, I updated OTA from iOS 6 to 6.1 and it went fine. Is there really any difference between updating OTA versus doing it via iTunes?
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Feb 2, 2013, 09:48 PM	#16
LaynieGorilla macrumors regular Join Date: Jan 2011	I heard that the iTunes version wipes the iOS of and replaces it with the new iOS as where the the OTA version only slaps the new things on. But keep in mind I've only HEARD this. Don't know how true it is.
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Feb 3, 2013, 04:14 PM	#20
Damolee Thread Starter macrumors regular Join Date: Nov 2012	There has been a further update to FB and its been much better since. Seems the apps are catching back up again.
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maxosx macrumors 68000 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Southern California	I'm just thrilled I have _zero use_for FB. Otherwise known as a time sink
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