I still AM. Believe me, if I could use iOS 6 on an iPhone 5S, or 6 I'd be all over that. I still hate the awful iOS 7 look. But at this point, its way more stable than 8.
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Apple Ceases Signing iOS 7.1.2, Downgrading No Longer Possible
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I still AM. Believe me, if I could use iOS 6 on an iPhone 5S, or 6 I'd be all over that. I still hate the awful iOS 7 look. But at this point, its way more stable than 8.
7thson
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I suggest you edit the original post to let everyone know you have been edified.🙂 Otherwise, it could be a long night...
Msail30bay
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There is a choice... just don't update. Apple doesn't disable your phone because you're running iOS 6. Sure you might not get the latest feature or apps might not work properly but that's your own peril for not upgrading.
Alternately, you can do what many people do... WAIT for about 3-4 iteration of the new OS and it's usually stable by that time.
You did mention how about the developer "slow down" but unfortunately as much as they want to test the bugs, they won't be able to do it in the confine of their testbench. There's always some bugs discovered while software is in the wild and that's just the nature of programming.
This is similar to the problem of developing an online game and stress testing the server. They can stress test all they want but until the game is actually released, it won't come even CLOSE to the rush of day 1 usage and they can't really test the server unless they release the game.
7thson
macrumors 65816
Thanks a million! I fixed it and learned something! And it's Friday night! And I don't have to work tomorrow...well, I actually do but anyway, woohoo!
JosephAW
macrumors 604
Mark my words. Someday when bandwidth is no longer limitation all updates will be initiated by Apple and the user will have no control. Like the automated app updates but without a manual override switch.
Storage and memory limitations will also disappear because everything will be cloud based and there will be no local content except for caching.
The computers will follow this paradigm shortly after this.
Storage and memory limitations will also disappear because everything will be cloud based and there will be no local content except for caching.
The computers will follow this paradigm shortly after this.
I'm all for progress, but iOS 8 is only a week old kids. App makers might not be able to get their stuff done in time for a bozo customer to update all their phones. It's not exactly been a stellar week for iOS patches either Apple.
I think you should only burn bridges when you're all the way across.. And checked that you got all your bags...
tech4all
macrumors 68040
That is a very foolish statement. What if the latest version of an OS is buggy like iOS 8 is/was? It's very foolish to think you should have the latest when it early version are usually riddled with bugs.
Heck look at Windows 8. That's the latest, but there's no way I'm 'upgrading' to that mess. 7>8
Yea after hearing how 8.0.1 disabled cellular service for an iPhone, it would be stupid of someone not to want to update to the latest even if it renders one of the primary purposes of the device useless.
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Quite the opposite. People keep upgrading mindlessly without checking things and then come crying, asking me to fix their thing, or complaining on forums, they are just stupid.
That's just like ordering shoes online. Even if they are your size - sometimes they'll fit and sometimes you'll have to send them back.
That's just like ordering shoes online. Even if they are your size - sometimes they'll fit and sometimes you'll have to send them back.
I was able to buy a 5S & iPad Air in the last 6 days, both on 7.1.2.
Jailbroken and running perfectly. I will never update these devices. Never!
(I might pickup a iP6 when a iOS8 JB comes out, but my days of upgrading devices past their launch OS is over.)
Jailbroken and running perfectly. I will never update these devices. Never!
(I might pickup a iP6 when a iOS8 JB comes out, but my days of upgrading devices past their launch OS is over.)
iOS 8 on the 4s is really pushing the limits of that model don't you think? If I had one I wouldn't upgrade it at all
Good thing i "downgraded" my iPad mini retina back to 7.1.2. Not only iOS8 had laggy animations,but it also took an extra 2GB of space 😕
Traverse
macrumors 604
They can? That's really good news. That was really a low blow by Apple. It's one thing to give a notice, but to download itself was absurd.
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Not as bad as an iPad 3. That A5X is begging for mercy.
I wholeheartedly agree with this. I think the best way for Apple to do this is to make it an option for developers enrolled in the paid developer program. I think that would be enough to discourage most people from downgrading, but it would be an option for tech-minded users who are likely already enrolled.
smartalic34
macrumors 6502a
Very true, though that is a rare exception compared to the general populace and user base as a whole.
Why are those iOS 8 animations on iPad 3 so laggy? Are these transition animations really that processor intensive? They don't strike me as that complex.
Traverse
macrumors 604
I don't know, but apparently I'm an anomaly because many in this forum say theirs works fine. Maybe I need another install. The UI animations that were fine in iOS 7 are horrid now and Safari is unusable in terms of loading, scrolling, and UI manipulation.
I find it funny how people now are claiming how great iOS7 is and they want to stick with it. Remember last year? The same story happened, except it was iOS6 that people were sticking with and that they don't want to update to iOS7. 😀 Funny how things go.
On the other hand, there is really no excuse for Apple to screw up 8.0.1. I mean seriously. First, this is not Apple's first attempt at mobile OS. If it was version 1 or 2, sure, but this is version 8. Second, this is not like Android/Windows, where there are gazillion of hardware configurations that have to be considered. Apple has only few hardware that they control themselves. It's like Sony having software updates that brick Playstations. There is really no excuses, other than laziness/ignorance/oversight.
At the same time, it is always wise to not jump to a major new OS update right away. (except for 8.0.1, where the "update" screwing things up). Personally, I usually wait until a second update or later before I update my primary devices. Same thing with OS X.
On the other hand, there is really no excuse for Apple to screw up 8.0.1. I mean seriously. First, this is not Apple's first attempt at mobile OS. If it was version 1 or 2, sure, but this is version 8. Second, this is not like Android/Windows, where there are gazillion of hardware configurations that have to be considered. Apple has only few hardware that they control themselves. It's like Sony having software updates that brick Playstations. There is really no excuses, other than laziness/ignorance/oversight.
At the same time, it is always wise to not jump to a major new OS update right away. (except for 8.0.1, where the "update" screwing things up). Personally, I usually wait until a second update or later before I update my primary devices. Same thing with OS X.
Mr. Retrofire
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I actually think I'm an average person and I drive a GM SUV. I wish I was a rebellious kid.
Everything about your comment was very judgmental. Thanks Jandy!
Mr. Retrofire
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Not funny at all. The last updates of the last OS version, in this case iOS 7.1.x, are usually more stable than newer OS versions like iOS 8.0.x.