Ipad 1 slows down after installing IOS 5

Noticed the same problem with my iPad. Apps just keep crashing, take ages to open, keyboard lags....overall a very frustrating experience...

Not sure what to do? Does 5.1 help?

Apple needs to not forget the people that bought previous versions of their products. I hated the way virtually all iPad 1 accessories dissapeared when iPad 2 was launched? Is there an assumption at apple that just because a new iPad is out iPad 1 owners will no longer want to buy a dock or other accessory? A case even?

Now the software itself seems to have left the iPad 1 behind. Thanks a lot apple. $900 is no small sum of money to me and I bought my iPad day 1. This is the thanks I and others like me get...

Bill, updating to 5.1 definitely does help, I think its well worth it. I have found the device much more responsive after doing so. You have nothing to lose -- I have not heard any negative comments about 5.1 so far, so I would say give it a try and I think you will be pleased with the results.

Chris

You guys are really lucky. I have the same problem with my ipad. You suggest to update but I cannot even contact to update software server both in my mac, ipad, ipo and iphone. Any suggestions?

I have same issue. My iPad so slower after ios 5.0.1 upgrade.

Safari still crashes, keyboard response still slow, etc. after 5.1 (9B176) update.

Imagine Apple addressing this issue with suggestions for better performance, an IOS for the the iPad 1, or ANY acknowledgement! Why is this only a dream?

If I purchase a new iPad or iPhone how soon will it be crippled by the updated operating systems?

Abandoning loyal customers may eventually drive them to a different platform - shareholders take note!

Thats why I jumped ship mate. Couldn't be bothered with it all.

My brief Apple experience with the iPad 1 has left a bitter taste in my mouth.

I won't be going there again.

As I said early on, just try and delete your iCloud account on Settings.
As sson as you remove the iCloud account from the iPad, it speeds up noticeably!
The occasional Safari crashes remain.
Hope this helps.

I don't think 5.1 will be the last update for 5.x...I think you'll see one or two more updates. iOS6 will be announced at WWDC this summer and iPhone 5 will introduce iOS6 in the Fall. Plenty of time for an update or two.

That said, if people are still having issues, the best way to get those logged is to call Apple support. This forum is handy to talk amongst ourselves but Apple will hear us better if we create a ticket and log an issue.

Chris

As if apple cares...

Apple being apple has and will always be like that. I am so frustratred too!

It's basically saying to us.. ok guys, we're not going to say we're not supporting your old ipad anymore, we're just going to pretend everything is working as it should and it's just time that you got our newest prodect.. ipad 3.

As much as I love apple products, I hate apple as a company... Their policies just suck.

Now every time I have to type something on the ipad I just hate it cause it's just so painful when it's being so sluggish.

PS: IOS 5.1 doesn't help.. not even a little bit!! As far as deleting icloud... I haven't even created an account!!

check this out: http://www.socmedsean.com/apple-support-discussions-a-great-example-of-community -management-gone-bad/

Face it iPad 1 owners we've been cut adrift.

Just updated to 5.1 and turned off most of icloud. Kept the account active, but only backing up/sync'ing contacts.

Seems much quicker. Especially Safari which was my major gripe (generally slow, crashed often). Web pages even seem to load faster.

➕I GOT MY ORIGINAL iPAD BACK!!!!🙂➕

I just want to say to everyone that I managed to downgrade my ipad back to iOS v4.3.3 and it feels like my ipad is brand new!! Just google it and it can be done without jailbreaking.

I just can't describe how much better everything is.. my ipad feels snappy and responsive again!! Typing with the onscreen keyboard isn't sluggish anymore!!

It feels just like when I first got it!! Just one app didn't work and required ios v.5 all the rest worked fine!!

Just wanted to share that!!

Thanks for you message!

I wanna to back my ipad to IOS v 4.3.3, but i didn't backup the SHSH, in this condition, can i back my ipad?

Please share the Link that how to back the IPad.

Thank you very much!

Try http://youtu.be/QdMHvRsplnw

If you get any errors try different versions starting from 4.3.5 all the way down to 4.3.0

I'm sure one will work for you. For me 4.3.5 wouldn't work for example

Just google downgrade ios without shsh blob :-)