Worth updating to iOS 8? I have one 7.1.2 and jailbroken not sure if I should update to iOS 8 or leave it on iOS 7. Is performance good? Does it seem to crash a lot. Is it slower or more snappier than 7.1.2. Was thinking of selling it and getting a mini 2 not sure though
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Hi,
I have this exact same question, but my first generation mini is running iOS 6.0.1. Is there any way to still install iOS7?
I have this exact same question, but my first generation mini is running iOS 6.0.1. Is there any way to still install iOS7?
I had my original mini running iOS 8 before I recently sold it. On the update to 8.1, it actually crapped out and I had to DFU restore it. Loving my new mini, but I wish I'd stayed with iOS 7 on the original.
The only reason that I upgraded the original to iOS 8 in the first place was for Continuity and SMS relay from my iPhone 6.
The only reason that I upgraded the original to iOS 8 in the first place was for Continuity and SMS relay from my iPhone 6.
iPad Mini first gen iOS 8
I currently have iOS 8.1 jailbroken on my iPad mini. I updated for the continuity features which I enjoy and use all the time, especially sms relay and calling through the iPad. I figured it would most likely take a performance hit, but not as much as you'd think. I did start over from a new device, so that was an initial pain, but it's absolutely ok now. Battery life did take a hit, as I was getting 2 days of use out of it on iOS 7.1.2 and now only getting a day. I don't like that at all, but I'm dealing. I'm very happy to have my jailbreak back for the Untrusted Hosts Blocker which I can't live without anymore for web surfing, as well as SwipeSelection for the keyboard. I also have my 4S jailbroken for tethering on my unlimited plan. So basically, if you really want those iOS 8 features and now with the jailbreak, it's ok. I hear 8.1.1 is supposed to bring iPad 2 fixes which could basically mean A5 device fixes, but it also patches the jailbreak, so that's something else to consider. The choice is yours!
I currently have iOS 8.1 jailbroken on my iPad mini. I updated for the continuity features which I enjoy and use all the time, especially sms relay and calling through the iPad. I figured it would most likely take a performance hit, but not as much as you'd think. I did start over from a new device, so that was an initial pain, but it's absolutely ok now. Battery life did take a hit, as I was getting 2 days of use out of it on iOS 7.1.2 and now only getting a day. I don't like that at all, but I'm dealing. I'm very happy to have my jailbreak back for the Untrusted Hosts Blocker which I can't live without anymore for web surfing, as well as SwipeSelection for the keyboard. I also have my 4S jailbroken for tethering on my unlimited plan. So basically, if you really want those iOS 8 features and now with the jailbreak, it's ok. I hear 8.1.1 is supposed to bring iPad 2 fixes which could basically mean A5 device fixes, but it also patches the jailbreak, so that's something else to consider. The choice is yours!
This should tell you everything you need to know about updating to iOS 8, even on the mini 2 and 3 (I know 3 doesn't have a choice.)