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Q: iPad 2 upgrade to iOS 8 causing performance issues?

I upgraded my iPad 2 to iOS 8 and it's now no longer functioning quickly enough to be usable.  For example, it takes several seconds for the screen to simply shift from portrait to landscape.  The delay in typing alone makes it unusable.  Anyone else having the same problem?  I tried to reinstall iOS 7 but wasn't successful.  Anyone figure out how to fix this?

iPad 2, iOS 8

Posted on Sep 24, 2014 8:17 AM

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  • by Shabbypink123,

    Shabbypink123 Shabbypink123 Sep 29, 2014 5:46 PM in response to MarknMikel
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    Sep 29, 2014 5:46 PM in response to MarknMikel

    WWhen I changed the motion setting, as Goodison1957 recommended, it helps a little,Settings> General> accessibility> reduce motion > on.

  • by Hubby Rex,

    Hubby Rex Hubby Rex Sep 29, 2014 7:56 PM in response to Shabbypink123
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    Sep 29, 2014 7:56 PM in response to Shabbypink123

    TThanks for the tip. I'll try it out.

  • by MarknMikel,

    MarknMikel MarknMikel Sep 29, 2014 8:26 PM in response to Shabbypink123
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    Sep 29, 2014 8:26 PM in response to Shabbypink123

    I already had my reduce motion on! So what that means is, if you already had it on or off all these issues would have arisen regardless, and turning them off didn't help!

     

    Apple needs to address this real fast as a product that cost me $800 is a dud now!

  • by Gonut,

    Gonut Gonut Sep 29, 2014 8:28 PM in response to gtwscw
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    Sep 29, 2014 8:28 PM in response to gtwscw

    My ipad 2 is junk now too after iOS 8 and 8.0.2 updates. I just hope apple can fix this or mine is only good for target practice!

  • by Gonut,

    Gonut Gonut Sep 29, 2014 8:38 PM in response to Shabbypink123
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    Sep 29, 2014 8:38 PM in response to Shabbypink123

    8.0.2 did not help my ipad2 at all. Same slow and jerky.

  • by Mojo48,

    Mojo48 Mojo48 Sep 29, 2014 10:00 PM in response to Shabbypink123
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    Sep 29, 2014 10:00 PM in response to Shabbypink123

    Doesn't help. At. All.

  • by Shabbypink123,

    Shabbypink123 Shabbypink123 Sep 30, 2014 4:09 AM in response to gtwscw
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    Sep 30, 2014 4:09 AM in response to gtwscw

    I guess I am going to make a formal complaint. I don't see any other avenues. I've researched downgrading to iOS 7, but it appears the window to do this is very small, and can no longer be done. I found this link in another part of the forum. http://www.apple.com/feedback/

  • by Shabbypink123,

    Shabbypink123 Shabbypink123 Sep 30, 2014 4:23 AM in response to Shabbypink123
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    Sep 30, 2014 4:23 AM in response to Shabbypink123

    II've sent a complaint about iOS 8, ( software issues)  at this link. told them the problems I have had since update. I Am hoping that if they get enough complaints, they'll do something. http://www.apple.com/feedback/ 

  • by sixtiesblue,

    sixtiesblue sixtiesblue Sep 30, 2014 4:32 AM in response to gtwscw
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    Sep 30, 2014 4:32 AM in response to gtwscw

    I am experiencing problems with this update

    the screen is slow to load and jumps when switching - working in slow motion

    also low memory warnings on certain apps- what does that mean - a new iPad I suspect !

    no way as the ridiculous trade in offer

  • by Darkahn,

    Darkahn Darkahn Sep 30, 2014 9:12 AM in response to sixtiesblue
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    Sep 30, 2014 9:12 AM in response to sixtiesblue

    It means that Apple made a mistake with this version of the iOS. If you want to try and roll back to iOS 7, there are instructions here on how to do it.

     

    There is another MacWorld article on how to downgrade here

  • by msmaron,

    msmaron msmaron Sep 30, 2014 12:56 PM in response to Darkahn
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    Sep 30, 2014 12:56 PM in response to Darkahn

    JUNK JUNK JUNK..just finished the restore and no difference at all., some stuff even worse than before..I am reluctant to try and follow the prompts for 7.11...to return it..has anyone done it yet on their iPad 2??

     

    PS Hey Apple,, ,you getting all this!!!!

  • by ladylarch,

    ladylarch ladylarch Sep 30, 2014 1:11 PM in response to gtwscw
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    Sep 30, 2014 1:11 PM in response to gtwscw

    I have exactly the same problem and find several functions that just don't work.

    I am not even going to update my phone or my wives iPad and phone.

    I have ordered the iPhone 6 plus and waiting for delivery not sure if I am looking forward to it now !!

    What do we do next HELP

  • by msmaron,

    msmaron msmaron Sep 30, 2014 1:23 PM in response to ladylarch
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    Sep 30, 2014 1:23 PM in response to ladylarch

    iOS 8 Rollbacks Shut Down, Apple Stops Signing iOS 7.1.2

     

    If you made the move to iOS 8 but now are suffering from upgrader remorse, you're out of luck because Apple has stopped signing iOS 7.1.2. In muggle speak that means Apple won't let you downgrade from iOS 8 to iOS 7.1.2 any more.

    Apple drops iOS 7.1.2 installation on devices that support iOS 8Apple drops iOS 7.1.2 installation on devices for support iOS 8

    Apple digitally signs operating system versions to ensure customers aren't tricked into installing software that isn't legit, which is good for security and — hopefully — stability. The downside is that once Apple stops signing an OS version, there isn't an option for installing it any more outside of the jailbreak community.

    iOS 8 was released about a week and a half ago, and iOS 7.1.2 remained an option for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch users who wanted to roll back, which was handy for anyone that wasn't pleased with the new operating system version.

    Following the botched release of iOS 8.0.1 that disabled cell phone radios and Touch ID sensors in the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus, Apple left iOS 7.1.2 as an installation option. Now that iOS 8.0.2 is out and seems to be free of iPhone crippling bugs, Apple decided it was time to put iOS 7.1.2 to rest.

    Dropping support for previous iOS installation is normal and typically happens only a couple days after the new version is released. Apple waited longer than usual this time, which may have been a hint that the company was still seeing a high number of iOS 7.1.2 installs following iOS 8's release.

    If you're using an iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch that doesn't support iOS 8, you aren't out of luck. Apple is still signing iOS 7 for older devices such as the iPhone 4 and original iPad.

  • by msmaron,

    msmaron msmaron Sep 30, 2014 1:34 PM in response to msmaron
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    Sep 30, 2014 1:34 PM in response to msmaron

    Monday September 29, 2014 3:27 pm PDT by Juli Clover

    Apple today released the first beta of iOS 8.1 to registered developers for testing purposes, just a few days after the release of iOS 8.0.2, which fixed a bug introduced with iOS 8.0.1. The beta arrives as build number 12B401.

     

    Apple has also released a new Apple TV beta and Xcode 6.1 beta 3.

     

    ios81beta
    iOS 8.1 likely includes several bug fixes for issues in iOS 8, and it also likely includes support for Apple Pay, Apple's mobile payments service that is launching in October.

     

    Along with iOS 8.1, Apple is also simultaneously working on iOS 8.2 and iOS 8.3, all of which are expected to add new functionality to the operating system.

     

    iOS 8 has had a rough start, with Apple temporarily removing HealthKit ahead of the launch of iOS 8 and then releasing an unstable iOS 8.0.1 update that disabled the cellular and Touch ID service of many users. Apple released iOS 8.0.2 to fix the issue, but several other problems have come to light, including a bug that causes iCloud Drive documents to be deleted.

     

     

    Related roundups: iOS 8, iOS 8 Features

     

  • by PolSixe,

    PolSixe PolSixe Sep 30, 2014 2:07 PM in response to gtwscw
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    Sep 30, 2014 2:07 PM in response to gtwscw

    Me too, IOS 8 has turned by Ipad 2 into a bloatware mess.  Goes to sleep, hard to turn on from black screen.  Safari is is now a hopeless kludge browser.  email and notes kick out to  home screen.   Nothing is better.  Any way to revert?

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