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Iphone 3GS slow after update to iOS 5

After updated to iOS 5 my Iphone 3GS became generel slow.

Graphics and starting apps are slow. Some apps have now up to 10-15 seconds start time.

I thought closing the Iphone and restart clould help, but NO.

Yeah, like OS windows upstarts. 😁

Ok. processor not the same as new Iphone 4s.

I started to regret my update to iOS5.

iPhone 3GS, iOS 5

Posted on Oct 13, 2011 11:01 PM

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Oct 13, 2011 11:07 PM in response to MobyRickard

The Basic Troubleshooting Steps are:


Restart.. Reset.. Restore from Backup.. Restore as New...



Try this First... You will Not Lose Any Data...


Turn the Phone Off... ( if it isn’t already )


Press and Hold the Sleep/Wake Button and the Home Button at the Same Time...


Wait for the Apple logo to Appear and then Disappear...


Usually takes about 15 - 20 Seconds... (But can take Longer...)


Release the Buttons...


Turn the Phone On...



You may have to Restore as New...


Backing up, Updating and Restoring


http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1414

Oct 20, 2011 8:26 AM in response to MobyRickard

I've tried all suggestion here, but it's still slow.

Some apps maybe needed to be updated as well.

I use Skype much and it was ok before update to iOS 5.

Now Skype lagging when chatting e.g. Takes 15-30 sec to start.

But this is general for many of my apps. It's very frustrating.

I will soon replace my iPhone with a new iPhone 4s so I can live.


An other behavior have occurred, when I'm in 3G and use the iPhone.

I loose the network service very often and loose Internet connection.

I thought I was in a shadow or weak area, but it's strong signal.

Wifi mode is ok.


I will wait for maybe there is update nearby.

Oct 21, 2011 7:35 AM in response to MobyRickard

Same problem.. called AT&T and Apple. Was advised it's because it's an "old" phone and suggested I upgrade.


They are wrong. Actual performance is fine once app is loaded. Problem occurs on Messages, Phone, Settings, ie basic stuff from Apple. Screen goes blank of 10 to 30 seconds. If it is longer than about 10 to 15 seconds chances are app will not load. App may be running in background when this occurs.


I'd hazard a guess it's trying to make some network connection or access some other resource that times out.

Oct 21, 2011 8:53 PM in response to MobyRickard

Same with my 3GS too! Just wanted to say this for the record so Apple can start to see that this is a real problem. Most apps on my iPhone are taking a very long time to launch, get "stuck" for a few seconds before reacting to commands and other general slowdown issues that might have something to do with processing. Help us with an iOS5 update soon please... this *****!

Iphone 3GS slow after update to iOS 5

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