Apple did something. I wonder what they did.

[Aston441]

For the past three months I’ve received constant reminders to update my four iOS devices no matter how often I delete the iOS update file. For reasons that don’t matter here, they’re all on iOS 13 or 14. Eventually I just moved the settings icon off my Home Screen so I don’t have to see the notification badge anymore.

Starting about 5-6 days ago, all of the devices simultaneously, DRAMATICALLY slowed, are constantly out of RAM, constant tab reloading, slow like molasses, constant freezing.

Hard reboots solve the issue for a few minutes, then it comes back.

Two or so weeks ago Apple required iCloud password reentry on all the devices for unknown reasons, unknown if related.

Apple has force pushed something in the past, without any notice, I can’t remember what, I think it was a security update, so we know they have that ability, to change any file in iOS at any time.

I believe they may have pushed something into all my devices, I have no idea why, or what for, but I’m not happy.

 

[I7guy]

What’s the question? Does iOS 13 and 14 have the ability for apple to update iOS without your opt-in? I believe the answer is no.

 

[frqunzfltr]

Hard reboots solve the issue for a few minutes, then it comes back.

"Hard reboots" is like unplugging your computer from the wall outlet out of nowhere. Not good for the health of your devices, software-wise. You can damage your software this way. This is why Apple only recommends doing so as the absolute last possible solution reviving a frozen device.

Maybe you did something, the way you handle your devices...

 

[WarmWinterHat]

Considering that no one else is having this issue, I think it's something you did. My work phone (se 2022) stays several versions behind the current.

Reboot your phone.

 

[Aston441]

Considering that no one else is having this issue, I think it's something you did. My work phone (se 2022) stays several versions behind the current.

Reboot your phone.

Reboot 4 iOS devices? Well I did. It (the slowness) just came back on all of them after a few minutes to hours. He issue is iOS 13 and 14.

 

[FeliApple]

I’ve been running iOS devices on older versions of iOS for many, many years. I’ve recommended everyone I know to do this, and I’ve shared experiences with those online who also run older versions of iOS. This is the first time I’ve ever heard of this.