iPhone 3G Slowing over time?

[robanga]

As I prepare to a new 3GS this week (have been meaning to, just have not got around to it), it occurred to me that the 3G feels considerably slower than it did a year ago. The time for pulling up the camera application for instance or simply starting a new app in general is slower.

I wonder if these little computers get a form of "bit rot". Certainly Macs in general seem less prone to that.

Its not like I am using all of the 16GB either, I think all music, pics and applications use maybe 10 or 11GB.

Any one else see the same thing slow down over time?

 

[jmann]

If you restore it, and set it up as a new phone, it should fix and "speed" problems.

 

[BigOrangeSU]

this is really interesting that you make this point. I had a 3g experienced the same issue, had a 3gs and started having the cracking issues. So i took the phone in and while I was waiting for the genius I was playing with the demos and noticed how fast they were. When I got my new 3gs (whitebox replacement) the phone was just as fast. But now after having it for just a week I have noticed significant slow down. I wonder if I do a restore and then restore backup if I will notice the speed decrease. I am not sure what could be causing this. I have also experienced strange issues with the keyboard touch not working as quickly.

 

[SFStateStudent]

Actually, my speed seems to be picking up......

 

[Kyeris]

Actually, my speed seems to be picking up......

2.05 GB/s? Very nice. Very nice indeed.

 

[SFStateStudent]

2.05 GB/s? Very nice. Very nice indeed.

Fastest test I've seen so far.....

 

[-aggie-]

Actually, my speed seems to be picking up......

That wasn't the "speed" the OP was referring to.

 

[Kyeris]

That wasn't the "speed" the OP was referring to.

Come on we need a little fun

 

[SFStateStudent]

That wasn't the "speed" the OP was referring to.

Yeah, I know; but these numbers are pretty impressive for my 3GS....