Why do iPhone updates have so many issues? Android seems to have fewer problems. I update after reading about the issues, but even the update (17.2) has some major problems. On hold for 17.4.
Hoping for better updates in gestures, and video without using other apps in one click and camera.
iPhone 14 Pro Max, iOS 17
Don't wait for 17.4. It'll be exactly the same. Some folks will have an issue of some kind and out on here. Go back through the forum... every single update seems to cause an issue for someone.
But what are these issues? Are they user issues: folks trying to figure out how something new is used or something old has changed. Folks not understanding how to use their device and assuming it's a flaw in the OS? Are they incompatibilities between apps and the new OS, easily fixed by an update to the app? Hardware issues? Or are they caused by actual flaws in the OS? Thing is the last is very rarely the issue reported on here.
Hoping for better updates in gestures, and video without using other apps in one click and camera.
Have you requested feature enhancements? Be sure to express what you want (a lot) more clearly than that at this location:
Be sure to use the feedback form to tell Apple what they should do - or not do. After nearly 50 yers of making electronic hardware and accompanying software, they could learn from your advice.
Was your device Jailbroken? If that's the situation, please be informed that attributing the issues to iOS updates may not be accurate.
I have been updating my devices ever since I bought my first device in 2009. iPhone 3Gs, 4S, 5, 6, SE (1st Gen), 7, 8 and iPhone 12 Pro, iPad Pro, iPhone 13, Macbook Air 2019, MacBook Pro 16"
I never had any issues with any iOS, iPadOS, or macOS updates to date.
I would personally recommend everyone update their devices instead of listening to rumors from people who may not have kept their devices free from any spurious software.
iOS / iPadOS devices cannot be hacked or infected with Virus / Malware / Spyware if it is updated to the latest iOS/iPadOS unless you have intentionally downloaded spurious software or unauthorized apps directly from the internet and installed them on your device or/and have Jailbroken.
iOS updates generally aim to enhance user experience, boost security, and fix bugs rather than disrupt core features. Issues after updates might stem from underlying, unmentioned factors. Updates won't typically alter personal data but may refine settings or features. Backup before major updates for safety. Review Apple's update details and backup advice for a smooth process.
This seems purely coincidental so please check the Setting on your device.
See what each update does: About iOS 17 Updates, About iOS 16 Updates, About iOS 15 Updates, About iOS 14 Updates, About iOS 13 Updates, About iOS 12 Updates, and so on...
I was wondering this same thing. Instead of having an update every couple weeks (or every other week, in some cases), how about they fully develop the update before rolling it out.. These rushed and half-baked updates are getting obnoxious, and are clearly affecting the quality of the software being put out. There is absolutely zero need to send out a new required update, a week-two weeks after the last one, just for a new wallpaper, "enhancements to Apple News", and some minor bug fixes.
why do all the updates have issues
