Who's doing a clean install?

[bobright]

I'm restoring my backup onto 8 right now. If it's smooth, I'll keep it. If it's stuttery, I'll try a clean install of iOS 8. And if it's still stuttery, I'll revert to my 7.1.2 backup, which should be do-able until Friday. This is on my 5.

How do I do this and make sure all my notes, apps data etc is saved and transferred over? Do I do a complete backup to iTunes first?

 

[AndyK]

How do I do this and make sure all my notes, apps data etc is saved and transferred over? Do I do a complete backup to iTunes first?

If you're transferring stuff over, it's not a clean install.

 

[bobright]

If you're transferring stuff over, it's not a clean install.

I know never said it was.

 

[LaurieAnn]

First time iPhone owner here with a question about the "Set up as new" process. I don't know what is involved with getting my Verizon number linked back to the phone once the process is complete. Does this occur automatically without any user intervention? Or do I need to call Verizon to reactivate my mobile number again after "Set up as new" is finished?

 

[AndyK]

First time iPhone owner here with a question about the "Set up as new" process. I don't know what is involved with getting my Verizon number linked back to the phone once the process is complete. Does this occur automatically without any user intervention? Or do I need to call Verizon to reactivate my mobile number again after "Set up as new" is finished?

Automatically.

 

[EJ8]

I did a clean install. I use DiskAid and that lets me see everything on my devices. I don't even have to have them connected with the wifi option. There's probably other apps you can do this with, but I love all the little features this program has.

So I basically made a folder on my desktop, and then offloaded all my stuff with a drag and drop. It asks you if you want the data too, and of course you say yes. Someone noticed that some games are registered to a unique ID, but most of everything I've tried doesn't have that kind of limitation. I've even done copies from one device to another.

I have never done a OTA except for the decimal updates. I've always done it like that with everything. I don't trust the installer to stall and screw everything up.

I have DiskAid. Can you offload your iOS 8 messages and then upload them to a new iPhone 6? Can you do it with iOS 7 messages (one of my family member's phone can't be upgraded to iOS 8 - it is 8GB)?

 

[mactagg]

Clean Install Here...

My iPhone 4S has been giving me grief for months. Camera app forcing shutdowns and terrible battery life (going from 30% to 1% to shutdown in seconds). The last thing I want is garbage code and bugs migrating from the 4S to the 6.

I'll be manually installing apps throughout the weekend. Three years ago, I did the same thing for the 4S. Most of the apps I use are online services so it's basically re-establishing two-factor authorizations, tweaking iCloud settings and making sure my wife's ringtones are set properly. One weekend on a two-year contract is a small price to ensure my iPhone 6 has a fresh start.

Everyone enjoy your new toys tomorrow!