Updating an iPhone 5 from iOS 6.1.4 in steps or all at once?

[kolax]

iOS 6 feels more responsive because the animations are much quicker. With iOS 7/8 you generally can't tap until the animation finishes (you can't swipe Notification Centre back up until the animation has stopped completely) and because the animations are slightly longer lasting so the OS feels less responsive. The iPhone 5 stutters a little with some animations (bringing up Control Centre on the Springboard for example) though I've never measured whether that slight stutter means the animation also lasts a fraction longer or not so feels less snappy.

I imagine iOS 9 will fix a lot of this since it is focused on bug fixes etc rather than new features.

 

[flyinmac]

Ios 8 works just fine on my iPhone 5. I have had no slowdowns, no issues at all. Mine came with 6.x on it, and I installed 7.x as soon as it was available and never regretted it. I upgraded to 8.x immediately, and likewise no complaints.

The best part is that things in 8 are actually working that never worked reliably on my iPhone even under 6.x.

I finally have wifi syncing with my mac, AirPrint, AirPlay, etc all working great in 8.1.3.

 

[ZebraDude]

That's the question.

I have an iPhone 5 running 6.1.4 and I'm thinking of updating it finally, but that's one hell of a big step to the current iOS 8.1.3.

Should one/can one do it in steps or should/can it be done all at once?

Thanks for any and all input.

(In case it matters I HAVE tried researching this for several hours and surprisingly can't find ANY commentary on it ...)

Apple keeps TIGHT control on what is able to be installed. You can find many versions of their software out there (hopefully not malware riddled)

The Big thing is when you try to install any software other then what Apple signs iTunes will stop the install with an error message.

as everyone else has said you cannot upgrade in stages you can only update to 8.1.3 if you are not in the developer program. I believe 8.1.2 is no longer signed as it was Jailbreakable and that alone will be the reason Apple killed it.

 

[Black Magic]

Wonderful all you guys: THANK YOU! I may not LIKE the answer, but I do feel I HAVE the answer. So I just need to decide to hold out or update and dat be dat. Again: thank you!

Just update and enjoy the new functionality and design. You scared for nothing and by holding out, you not getting the bang for your buck.

 

[C DM]

Just update and enjoy the new functionality and design. You scared for nothing and by holding out, you not getting the bang for your buck.

On the other hand if someone is happy with iOS 6 design and what if offers, it's not exactly a single decision that fits everyone equally.

 

[vista980622]

That's the question.

I have an iPhone 5 running 6.1.4 and I'm thinking of updating it finally, but that's one hell of a big step to the current iOS 8.1.3.

Should one/can one do it in steps or should/can it be done all at once?

Thanks for any and all input.

(In case it matters I HAVE tried researching this for several hours and surprisingly can't find ANY commentary on it ...)

Your phone will have performance hits after the software update. Usability may also suffer due to questionable design choices. iOS 8 also introduced a lot of tiny bugs, which may or may not affect your workflow.

Keep these in mind before you proceed.

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Ios 8 works just fine on my iPhone 5. I have had no slowdowns, no issues at all. Mine came with 6.x on it, and I installed 7.x as soon as it was available and never regretted it. I upgraded to 8.x immediately, and likewise no complaints.

The best part is that things in 8 are actually working that never worked reliably on my iPhone even under 6.x.

I finally have wifi syncing with my mac, AirPrint, AirPlay, etc all working great in 8.1.3.

Two iPhone 5, one running iOS 6.1.4 and one running iOS 8.1.3 are put side by side, both wiped clean and have been fully charged. Boot-up test, app launch time test and webpage loading test all suggests iOS 6.1.3 is faster than iOS 8.1.3.

Don't believe it? Try it.

Despite all these speed-related issues, good to know iOS 8 fixed some of your connectivity issues though. And glad you like it.

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Nothing like that has happened to a few iPhone 5 phones I deal with on a daily basis.

Definitely not terrible, but an iPhone 5 running iOS 8 and another one running iOS 6 are put side-by-side, you can clearly spot the difference.

 

[C DM]

Your phone will have performance hits after the software update. Usability may also suffer due to questionable design choices. iOS 8 also introduced a lot of tiny bugs, which may or may not affect your workflow.

Keep these in mind before you proceed.

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Two iPhone 5, one running iOS 6.1.4 and one running iOS 8.1.3 are put side by side, both wiped clean and have been fully charged. Boot-up test, app launch time test and webpage loading test all suggests iOS 6.1.3 is faster than iOS 8.1.3.

Don't believe it? Try it.

Despite all these speed-related issues, good to know iOS 8 fixed some of your connectivity issues though. And glad you like it.

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Definitely not terrible, but an iPhone 5 running iOS 8 and another one running iOS 6 are put side-by-side, you can clearly spot the difference.

The main difference in a case like that being that animations where made more pronounced in iOS 7 and beyond.