iOS 9 Adoption Rate Stalls at 77% of Active Devices

[MacRumors]

Five months after launching to the public, iOS 9 has now been installed on 77 percent of active iOS devices as of February 22, according to the newest chart shared by Apple on the App Store support page.

That adoption rate has remained static at 77 percent since the last update on iOS numbers occurred on February 8. Compared to the first adoption rate status update of the year on January 11, iOS 9 has climbed a total of 2 percentage points from 75 percent of active device installations.

Although adoption has stagnated right now, the numbers are expected to increase in the coming months with new device launches and activations surrounding the rumored mid-March media event. In a similar period last year, iOS 8 sat at 72 percent in early February, and rose to 81 percent in April thanks to the Apple Watch. Later in September, a few days ahead of the launch of the new iPhones and iOS 9, iOS 8 hit an adoption rate of 87 percent.

In the numbers posted this week, iOS 8 still holds a 17 percent share of device activations, dropping from 19 percent in January. Earlier versions of Apple's operating system now sit at 6 percent of the chart, down from 7 percent in the January 11 numbers.

Earlier in the week, Apple seeded the fourth beta for iOS 9.3 to public testers and developers. The incremental update will still be a notable one, with additions including a Night Shift mode, updates to 3D Touch's Quick Actions, the ability to pair with more than one Apple Watch, and a bunch of other all-new features.

Article Link: iOS 9 Adoption Rate Stalls at 77% of Active Devices

 

[Pfunstuff]

That 6% better update before the FBI can get into their phones easier.

 

[Crosscreek]

A lot of people that have older devices just don't want to upgrade software because it will slow down their devices and have stuff they really don't feel they need.

 

[8692574]

There's very little reason to update to iOS 9, it is not like it was a breaktrough version....

 

[brauntj]

Anyone else think apple will release another fitness device, possibly in March? Rumours have been hot and cold about Watch 2 coming soon, so perhaps it's a device like the watch, but different.

With iOS 9.3 allowing multiple "Watch" connections it made me think, Who owns more than one Watch?? Why do we NEED to connect more than one watch?

 

[Stalwart]

I upgraded from iPhone 4 to 6 only when apps started to drop support for iOS7. iOS 8 users are fine until iOS 10 release.

 

[MacCubed]

Anyone else think apple will release another fitness device, possibly in March? Rumours have been hot and cold about Watch 2 coming soon, so perhaps it's a device like the watch, but different.

With iOS 9.3 allowing multiple "Watch" connections it made me think, Who owns more than one Watch?? Why do we NEED to connect more than one watch?

You could have a nicer 42mm SS Watch and use it for going to work, dinner, etc. and have a 38mm Sport for working out.

 

[Keane16]

A lot of people that have older devices just don't want to upgrade software because it will slow down their devices and have stuff they really don't feel they need.

Also people like my parents who don't upgrade. They just don't care. They love their iPad 2 for browsing and a few puzzle games. There's not much they need above that. I usually end up updating it when I pick it up and see the red 1.

There's very little reason to update to iOS 9, it is not like it was a breaktrough version....

I don't think there will be any breakthrough versions any more (although it's pretty hard to describe a breakthrough version - everyone prioritises different things).

IMO lots of little nice additions that add up to a better experience in 9 though - I see future versions being similar, things like Night Shift in 9.3 or Low Power Mode and Notes improvements in 9.0.

 

[tentales]

That 6% better update before the FBI can get into their phones easier.

And the 77% stop updating, since any backdoor would not be announced.

 

[oneMadRssn]

My guess is that 6% are devices that simply don't support iOS 8 or 9: iPhone 4 or earlier, iPod Touch 4th Gen or earlier, and iPad 1.

I had an early iPod touch kicking around as a weather station for a while. Recently sold it to someone here on the Marketplace forum, who if I remember correctly had a specific use in mind. These older devices were well built, I'm actually surprised the number is not higher than 6%.

 

[nxent]

I have the iphone 6, and if i could, i would downgrade from iOS9 to iOS8...

 

[12vElectronics]

My iPad Mini 1st gen is on iOS7 and it's going to stay that way!

 

[AFEPPL]

If users were given a choice i bet the picture would be radically different...esp in the earlier part of the pie.
Give me back iOS 7... 8 and 9 and just pants.

 

[TechZeke]

I'm getting tired of the constant nagging to upgrade when an update is available.

 

[AFEPPL]

I'm getting tired of the constant nagging to upgrade when an update is available.

I'm with you brother, but I'm not upgrading anymore.
I'm planning on keeping the OS that the device ships with, given anything else basically destroys the user experience.

 

[JosephAW]

Here's a clue Apple. Release iTunes 12 for 32 bit and 64 bit Macs older than 2011 that can't run el capitan! I'll upgrade then. I'm not buying another computer just to run iTunes. You already have a 32 bit version for Windows XP!

 

[Sasparilla]

That 6% better update before the FBI can get into their phones easier.

Well that isn't something Apple would need to push out to people - that would just be giving the FBI the Apple Certificate so the FBI can push software updates onto your phone and apply them without your authorization...current iOS allows this from Apple. Apple should remove this capability / vulnerability.

To protect themselves, the 6% should just raise their passcode security to a higher level (more than 6 digits and add letters and characters etc. to it).

As for when to stop downloading updates, that'll be after the U.S. congress passes a law requiring govt back doors in all electronic devices (and what this Kabuki theater we're seeing with the FBI and their end game - legislation - is really all about). The FBI and administration have orchestrated this quite well, even if Apple were to win in the courts, the FBI will cry and then the Congress will save us from the "terrorists" with legislation. JMHO...

 

[Jakexb]

Anyone else think apple will release another fitness device, possibly in March? Rumours have been hot and cold about Watch 2 coming soon, so perhaps it's a device like the watch, but different.

With iOS 9.3 allowing multiple "Watch" connections it made me think, Who owns more than one Watch?? Why do we NEED to connect more than one watch?

Mostly for developers. It's a real pain in the butt to test on the two sizes if you have to reconnect and disconnect.

 

[JawnVawka]

Here's a clue Apple. Release iTunes 12 for 32 bit and 64 bit Macs older than 2011 that can't run el capitan! I'll upgrade then. I'm not buying another computer just to run iTunes. You already have a 32 bit version for Windows XP!

I have a 2009 MacBook Pro and have El Capitan running on it just fine.

 

[Basic75]

My guess is that 6% are devices that simply don't support iOS 8 or 9: iPhone 4 or earlier, iPod Touch 4th Gen or earlier, and iPad 1.

That's what I was wondering, what's the percentage of devices that can't run iOS 9? Or rephrased, what's the percentage of devices running the latest version tgat they can?

 

[Bathplug]

I'm staying on iOS 8.4.

 

[Jago]

I can understand why someone with an older device and iOS7 would consider not updating to iOS8, but updating from 8 to 9 is a complete no-brainer as it is FASTER on all devices, including the oldest ones supported.

 

[Vanilla35]

I'm staying on iOS 8.4.

Not risking the loss of my tweaks. Tbh
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I can understand why someone with an older device and iOS7 would consider not updating to iOS8, but updating from 8 to 9 is a complete no-brainer as it is FASTER on all devices, including the oldest ones supported.

That's opinionated. 8 is obvious, because it's super bloated compared to 7. iOS 9 is internally optimized though. Better overall? Yes, but heavier, internal optimizations aren't for everyone as it's more like simulated smoothness, as opposed to actual light software.

 

[ikir]

I'm with you brother, but I'm not upgrading anymore.
I'm planning on keeping the OS that the device ships with, given anything else basically destroys the user experience.

This is wrong for many reasons.
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My iPad Mini 1st gen is on iOS7 and it's going to stay that way!

Your mini would be faster with iOS9

 

[AFEPPL]

This is wrong for many reasons.

Well, as a consumer of the technology, i totally disagree with your assessment.
It would appear others share that view too.