Q: IOS 8 copy paste problem + slowdown

yes, the issue starts exclusively after a copy/paste of anything in Safari

edit: I reported that already weeks ago, and Apple didn't bother to provide a fix in iOS 8.1. Started a new thread today... guess we might have to wait until iOS 8.2 is out ... later this year or early 2015 ... cool I mean if Apple keeps dealing with major issues (like the home button bug, solved a month later) ... by taking their time, why not be optimistic?

I tried copy+ pasting a YouTube link in safari earlier on my iPad and I couldn't even get the option to pop up! Held my thumb down on the screen and the 'select/cut/copy/paste' option would flash for a second then disappear. I tried at least a dozen times and couldn't get it to work. I ended up having to paste the link into my notes and  retype the entire thing by hand in safari.

UGHHHHH apple come on! I've left feedback numerous times! This is out of control.

I made the mistake upgrading to 8.1 on my mini last night before reading about the problems.  What a cluster f......  After reading entries here I just did a reset all setting.  Copy and paste seem to be back.  At least the it worked the 2nd time I tried it on the first sentence here.

Safari seems slow.  I've worked on two different private & secured networks and it was slow on both. 

My fascination with iOS is waning.  The mini was gift last year and I use it a lot but there are things that Andriod & Windows do better imho.  After this update with its problems I would not recommend iOS to anyone.  It's saving grace is FaceTime and its ability to link its calendar to a Yahoo calendar.

I hope Apple is reading these complaints and working on fixes.

Same problem to my iPhone 4S

I can copy the link from safari but can't paste to whatsapp.

It causes much nuisance

I did a reset and a shut down - restart. Copy & paste seems to have returned.  Safari still seems slow.  Again Apple I hope you're reading this.

I have same experience - just opened Chrome app and copy&paste seems to work - maybe "copy" bug limited to within Safari app copying?

I've been having this problem since I "upgraded" to 8.0.2.  8.1 has not solved the problem.  But it's a bit comforting to know that (a) I am not alone and (b) the problem seems to be with Safari.  Thanks and kudos to everyone who contributed to this thread.

I would agree with you about that clean install, and I've been telling others to do that if they have any signs of troubles, no matter what they are. It simply can't hurt to do that. Of course, I always warn about doing their backups too, and to really understand how their backups work. I have a list of Apple Support documents that I always put out. The first ones at the top are about backups, and then the one at the bottom is about resetting to factory default with iTunes.

ALSO ... be aware that if you have activated the "iCloud Photo Library" ... your "iCloud Backup" will NO LONGER contain any backup of your photos. That's a real big warning here. Don't let that one get by you!

I have the same issues, including using Dolphin or other browsers. Combined with slowdowns, crashes, and random reboots, I'd second the thought that it's memory-related.

Also, I was trying to figure out why send to Evernote didn't work correctly for me anymore in Pocket, and I've put two and two together and am guessing it's related to the clipboard--so if you're having trouble with other apps not working right anymore, this might be the cause.

Pretty big deal, Apple. It's 2014 and we can't cut and paste?

To add to the memory thoughts: if I switch between two apps now--it doesn't matter which--it's rare that the original app, regardless of how "light," doesn't have to refresh completely when I return to it. iOS no longer multitasks, apparently.

I used to leave a bunch of apps up (in the background) but I don't do that any more. There does seem to be more memory demands, in iOS 8.1. So, I take off (i.e., "quit") the apps that I'm not using for the time being. That helps with the Safari page refreshes, especially when I'm typing something into an entry field, like on this forum. I also have an app that will clear out memory that is not being used, and that helps sometimes.

I went to Settings >> General >> Reset >> Reset all settings.

Fixed.

You don't lose any data doing this and the problem is fixed in under 3 minutes.

I'm glad that this worked for you.  It didn't work for me.

SEems it works but I lost media... My wallpaper

Had the same copy/paste and general slowness. Went to see a Genius. He made a clean install of iOS 8.1. Copy/Started to work as expected and the device was noticeably faster. I started to add my apps which were all lost after the clean install and set up my email, Twitter, etc. accounts. Within a day the same copy/paste problem and the sluggish keyboard behaviour returned.

All the trouble for no gain.