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Iphone 3G slow after update to IOS4

The upgrade to IOS4 took forever but eventualy was completed succesfully.
But the iphone is very slow with IOS4. It doesn't work as smooth as it used to be. Also new applications such as the iBook application are very slow, doesn't respond smooth on screentaps etc. Who has the same experience?
I'm thinking about going back to version 3.1.3 because IOS4 doesn't add anything to improve the user experience on the iPhone 3G.

I hope Apple will listen to their iphone users and will release an update soon for iOS4 which improves the performance on older iPhones.

Iphone 3G, iOS 4

Posted on Jun 24, 2010 1:14 AM

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ContingencyPlan

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Posted on Jun 25, 2010 1:12 PM

Irons you can try this "magical" process to get to 3.1.3 again, just takes a few steps to follow closely but yes you can.

For both PC and MAC:
http://lifehacker.com/5572003/how-to-downgrade-your-iphone-3g%5Bs%5D-from-ios-4- to-ios-313

I just downgraded my 3G from 4.0 to 3.1.3 and it works just as before. Familiar icons, speed is back. Just pay attention to all the steps as there are unique files for 3G versus the 3GS model, each of which are listed there.

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Jul 12, 2011 12:43 PM in response to scottyltd

You could also do a HARD RESET, twice for maximum effect.

To do a Hard Reset, hold both the Power and Home Button for a while.

When the Slide to Turn Off option appears, ignore it.

After that the phone will shut, but keep on Holding both the buttons and then the Apple logo will appear.
Let it load, repeat the process..

This should successfully speed up your sluggish iPhone 3G.

Well it did mine 🙂

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Leann O.

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Jul 18, 2011 1:07 PM in response to Leann O.

Scratch my last post. I decided to return the 3GS to the AT&T store and order a refurb iPhone 4 (but I can't order for 72 hours since my return is being processed through the AT&T system). I am using my old 3G again. I had put iOS 4 on it because I anticipated either selling it to buymytronics.com or on eBay. It is pretty slow, especially now that I've used a 3GS and saw the speed difference. I've said this before and I will say it again: Apple should have made 3.1.3 the end of the line for the 3G. iOS 4 is terrible, terrible, terrible on a 3G, at least in my experience and the experience of many others on this forum.

macgio

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Jun 25, 2010 2:30 PM in response to macgio

Sorry, I mean do the "hard reset" twice (push the two buttons together till it reboot).
It works!

Xplorer77 Author

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Jun 26, 2010 2:24 PM in response to Xplorer77

I did two hard resets on the iphone 3g. It seems a bit faster.
But i don't know for how long. Still slower than with 313 firmware.

Jun 27, 2010 5:59 PM in response to Xplorer77

Had the same problem as everyone else. Followed the instructions to restore the old OS and now everything is fine. Whew!

tcphoto1

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Jul 8, 2010 9:17 PM in response to D.R.C.

Yes, I used the maclife link to reinstall OS3.1.3 on my 3G. After reading the comments using the update, store as new phone, I went forward with OS4 and regained the speed that I was used to.

Jaimin

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Jul 12, 2010 5:42 PM in response to Xplorer77

I tried reseting all settings. It seems to have made performance slightly better. However, I still miss 3.1.3.

Jul 15, 2010 8:19 PM in response to Xplorer77

1. Sync all information (not "backup")
2. Restore iPhone
3. Set up as a new iPhone
4. Sync all information back

http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3828

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Jul 18, 2010 9:52 PM in response to Xplorer77

I reset my 3G to OS 3.1.3 and speed picked backed up. I accidently installed iOS 4.0.1 and now I have the new functionality with the former speed. Hoo ha. Thank you, Jobs!

jahlgren

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Jul 25, 2010 1:55 PM in response to _Shorty-CM

go to lifehacker.com, search iPhone software downgrade. I followed the instructions and it worked perfectly.

I'm starting to really dislike Apple.

Jul 27, 2010 7:25 AM in response to Xplorer77

Just got off phone with apple. Only recommendation is to update to 4.0.1 as the representative stated that she had customers state it had "helped a little"

SteveLA

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Jul 29, 2010 10:44 PM in response to Xplorer77

Restored my phone to 3.1.3 today. Sooooooooooo much better. The phone is actually usable again.

Jul 30, 2010 9:26 AM in response to Goflying

Wall Street Journal ...

don't do that, follow this instead !

http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?threadID=2475859&start=658

Jul 30, 2010 9:29 AM in response to dweckr

well, no need to fret, spend a few minutes doing this, and we've found it should be fine again :

http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?threadID=2475859&start=658

Jul 30, 2010 3:43 PM in response to woofbeagle76

Give this a try, it worked for me! Spotlight search seems to be causing the problems.

* http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?threadID=2475859&start=658*

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