iPad 2 upgrade to iOS 8 causing performance issues?

Try removing Safari sync to iCloud it made my iPad 2 usable...still not great but usable.

If you turn off Safari sync to iCloud let us know if that helps.

iOS 8 has rendered iPad 2 models functionally useless for all the reasons noted in this forum.

Inducing Apple 2 uses to "upgrade" to iOS 8 or failing to warn them that doing so would render the machines nearly useless was an act of commercial fraud which has been exacerbated by Apple's refusal to acknowledge the problem. I unfortunately rely on mine for business purposes and will be forced to buy a new machine but I will not forget this cheap marketing stunt.

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FYI...iOS 8.1.1 release notes say that it addresses performance issues with the iPad 2 and iPhone 4S. I am downloading the beta now and will report any improvements here.

Okay, just installed the 8.1.1 beta on my iPad 2. I have only tried it for a few minutes now, but can report a huge improvement. I am not sure if it matches the pre-iOS 8 performance, but is infinitely better than 8.1.

The overall lagginess is gone, the keyboard is more responsive (not perfect), and links actually open rather than hang for 5-10 seconds. In my short testing, no crashes or freezing.

Fingers crossed.

Darkahn wrote:

Now in no way am I implying that this is all bad. It just is. Is it inconvenient, sometimes yes.

It's market forces, competition, and the inexorable advance of technology that drives Apple to stay at the head of the pack of technology companies for consumers. Either Apple does what is necessary to stay out in front, or else they will lose that edge. Whatever one might want to call it ... and inconvenient or not ... I'm certainly glad Apple is staying out in front.

Darkahn wrote:

It is amusing to me here that you take the same tone here in stating that the usable life of the iPad 2 is clearly in the rear view mirror, after questioning the validity of my thoughts from an earlier post.

I have never questioned that the iPad 2 is nearing it's end of life, as a product line ... I've questioned some spurious ideas and conspiracy theorists who say that it has been "made unusable" right now (which is false) and that it is part of some grand plan (again false). The iPad 2 is entirely capable of running iOS 8 and is being supported by Apple with a full warranty for another full two years. It's certainly NOT OBSOLETE now, even if it is the "next on the list" to become so, by the inexorable "rush of technology" (and not by Apple).

Star Traveler wrote:

Darkahn wrote:

Now in no way am I implying that this is all bad. It just is. Is it inconvenient, sometimes yes.

It's market forces, competition, and the inexorable advance of technology that drives Apple to stay at the head of the pack of technology companies for consumers. Either Apple does what is necessary to stay out in front, or else they will lose that edge. Whatever one might want to call it ... and inconvenient or not ... I'm certainly glad Apple is staying out in front.

The planned obsolescence model has nothing to do with market forces or competition. It's all about getting people to buy the latest and greatest technology. It is also about limiting the support cycle to current revisions of hardware and code base. By doing this Apple has at most 2-3 versions of the iOS, or Mac OS for valid support claims.

I am also glad that Apple competes in the market place. I am also glad that there are other companies out there to push them along and require innovation to maintain relevance.

Star Traveler wrote:

Darkahn wrote:

It is amusing to me here that you take the same tone here in stating that the usable life of the iPad 2 is clearly in the rear view mirror, after questioning the validity of my thoughts from an earlier post.

I have never questioned that the iPad 2 is nearing it's end of life, as a product line ... I've questioned some spurious ideas and conspiracy theorists who say that it has been "made unusable" right now (which is false) and that it is part of some grand plan (again false). The iPad 2 is entirely capable of running iOS 8 and is being supported by Apple with a full warranty for another full two years. It's certainly NOT OBSOLETE now, even if it is the "next on the list" to become so, by the inexorable "rush of technology" (and not by Apple).

So I am curious as to your thoughts on a "Conspiracy Theory" regarding the possibility that iOS 8 has made my iPad 2 unusable. You make a very strong and blanket statement about the falsehood of this statement. However as far as I am aware, you have never seen or touched my device. You are also not in my head, do not know how I think, you have no idea how I want to use the device, or anything else about me for that matter. So I would appreciate it if you would take a less condescending tone when communicating with me. If you want to have a rational and impersonal debate on the topics presented here, I am more than willing to engage you.

Now on to the next item. If you are an Apple employee that can display the Apple marketing plan that shows a grand future where the iPad 2 has a continued path forward into the future, I will concede that there is no grand plan for obsolescence of the device. However the iPad 2 design is more than 4 years old. The simple fact that a new model of the iPad has been released is evidence of the obsolescence of the iPad 2. From dictionary.reference.com I will give you the verb definition of obsolete as further evidence that by definition the iPad 2 is done, and has been since the iPad 3 hit the stage.

verb

1.

cause (a product or idea) to be or become obsolete by replacing it with something new.

Apple is being a responsible corporation and selling off all of the old stock of the iPad 2. The desire and need to sell those assets rather than take a write down as Microsoft Did with the Surface is the SINGLE reason that they are still selling the device. If you are unable or unwilling to accept that, well, that is your issue. This is no indication, what so ever, of the viability of the product going forward.

I am not certain what you mean by your final statement "and not by Apple". Apple could, if they so choose, produce the iPad 2 and iOS 7 in perpetuity. This would hearken back to the old Apple days where they stuck with painfully slow SCSI hard drives for no good reason when the market had moved well past them. This would push them back into the niche market that they have tried so hard to emerge from, and they have done very well at that.

Darkahn wrote:

Star Traveler wrote:

Darkahn wrote:

It is amusing to me here that you take the same tone here in stating that the usable life of the iPad 2 is clearly in the rear view mirror, after questioning the validity of my thoughts from an earlier post.

I have never questioned that the iPad 2 is nearing it's end of life, as a product line ... I've questioned some spurious ideas and conspiracy theorists who say that it has been "made unusable" right now (which is false) and that it is part of some grand plan (again false). The iPad 2 is entirely capable of running iOS 8 and is being supported by Apple with a full warranty for another full two years. It's certainly NOT OBSOLETE now, even if it is the "next on the list" to become so, by the inexorable "rush of technology" (and not by Apple).

So I am curious as to your thoughts on a "Conspiracy Theory" regarding the possibility that iOS 8 has made my iPad 2 unusable. You make a very strong and blanket statement about the falsehood of this statement.

It's clearly false by the fact that Apple is currently selling the iPad 2 model, and you can see it there TODAY at Apple's online store. They also have a TWO-YEAR APPLECARE contract with it. That means Apple is backing that iPad 2 model with the SAME SUPPORT given any brand new iPad ... BY CONTRACT and for those two years. THAT is not obsolescence.

However as far as I am aware, you have never seen or touched my device.

I don't have to know you or your device -- to know -- that given the fact that other iPad 2 users are having no problems with iOS 8.1 ... or ... they did initially and were able to fix it -- if they are OKAY, then that means that it is technically feasible for ALL OTHER iPad 2 models to works as good as theirs. THAT is all I need to know.

It's clearly false by the fact that Apple is currently selling the iPad 2 model, and you can see it there TODAY at Apple's online store. They also have a TWO-YEAR APPLECARE contract with it. That means Apple is backing that iPad 2 model with the SAME SUPPORT given any brand new iPad ... BY CONTRACT and for those two years. THAT is not obsolescence.

Again I will state that

"Apple is being a responsible corporation and selling off all of the old stock of the iPad 2. The desire and need to sell those assets rather than take a write down as Microsoft Did with the Surface is the SINGLE reason that they are still selling the device. If you are unable or unwilling to accept that, well, that is your issue. This is no indication, what so ever, of the viability of the product going forward."

You are absolutely right, I can go and purchase a REFURBISHED (used, returned, recertified, anything other than NEW) iPad 2 from the Apple online store today. And yes I can purchase apple care to go along with it. I can also go and find a USED Saturn automobile, and purchase a warranty to cover that as well. This is NO indication of the relevance of technology or product.

At the end of the day the iPad 2 is on it's way into history. After the iPad 2 is no longer a supported platform it will be replaced by the next product that Apple wants to keep in the "bargain pricing" bin to attract users that don't want to (or cannot) spend the type of funds that are required to purchase a newer or higher end device.

I don't have to know you or your device -- to know -- that given the fact that other iPad 2 users are having no problems with iOS 8.1 ... or ... they did initially and were able to fix it -- if they are OKAY, then that means that it is technically feasible for ALL OTHER iPad 2 models to works as good as theirs. THAT is all I need to know.

I see evidence to support the claim that it is technically feasible to have an iPad 2 running iOS 8.x. I have seen evidence in every case that I have come across that there are performance concessions when doing so. I will concede that it is technically feasible to run iOS 8.x on an iPad 2, but not necessarily ALL of them. No one is able to explain the performance issues that I experience with my unit. I have no idea if the NVRAM in my unit is slowing due to errors. I have no idea if there is other component failure that went unnoticed until the installtion of iOS 8 and the additional resource demands. Additionally Apple and the support infrastructure at the Apple store are unable to explain my issues. I also state that the performance sacrifices required for my device are severely limiting in nature. Because of this significant impact to my device, it is not reasonable for me to continue with the iPad 2 platform. So no, I cannot agree with you that it is feasible for ALL OTHER iPad 2 models to work as well as others. It may work for some, but not all.

I think it is pretty clear that Apple is being a bit greedy. Apple has adopted the latest paradigms in maximizing profits used in most companies today. I won't pine away for the days of cool apple stores where you could actually get instant assistance by enthusiastic folks that actually knew stuff or good and free phone support. This is the new Apple. I was actually on hold the other day for PAID Applecare for 30 minutes before I hung up, but I digress. It's back to Ipad and IOS 8.

I think it is pretty clear that Apple wants EVERYONE using the latest version of IOS, even if it functions marginally on a device. It is in their best interest.

1. They make hardware. Poorly functioning hardware causes people to buy new hardware. If you stay with you older IOS X < 8 software, you will probably be enjoying your device longer if you use it for an existing purpose. IE Browsing, Mail, and Apps designed for it.

2. They sell content. Why else would they give IOS away for free? It is a conduit for media and content consumption. It seems that Itunes and App store are changing daily to enhance sales. Old IOS is less compatible with the current version of Itunes and App store. In this way, it hinders your ability to consume.

3. Legacy Support costs money. It is in Apple's best interest to get you off the previous version of IOS. If there are less versions of IOS, there is less need to support older applications in the APP store.

4. Apple wants to embrace "Social Media". This stuff seems to have an addicting quality about it. The more people use "Social Media", the more people are in contact with their devices. The more people are in contact with their devices, the more they are exposed to advertisements and more consumption of stuff. Apple now has Apple Pay. Why? So people are even more comfortable using their Ithings to buy stuff. Yet again, more contact with the device that becomes more entrenched in daily use.

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Still using my 20" Mid 2007 Imac and amazingly still supported by the latest version of OS X. It works good.

II've been reading replies and in fact, my iPad 2 closed the web page twice on me as I tried to post a comment. I've resigned myself to the fact that my iPad 2 will never work the same again, I will never buy another Apple product, nor will anyone in my family. However, not all is lost, as there are some fantastic iPad games for my cat to play such as chase the red dot, until it stops functioning completely. I've replaced my daughters iPhone 4 with a Samusing Galaxy S 4, and she is happy..guess that's it.

I can understand your frustration with the current situation, however there are advantages to the Apple products. In my opinion, there is no other manufacturer of a platform that is quite as well polished as Apple in whole.

I will say that the Samsung products are my "go to" Android products when there is a demand for that platform.

Even though I am not happy with the constant frustration that iOS 8 has introduced with my iPad 2, I am not willing currently to dump all apple products. We all trade one set of issues for another when switching.

Hello all,

Yes I have an iPad2 with iOS8 and it's laggy but i don't blame apple for this one.

Try Samsung and tell me if they allow you to update the OS every year ?

Let's be real and I don't know any other company who let you update the software ...

Yes the iOS 8 is laggy with the iPad2 like the iOS7 was with the first iPad ...

I think we should stop be blind and never try to update to the last iOS or OS.

if the iphone 5 is the last one for the iOS9 you should not update and only the last can be the iPhone5s ...

On my iPhone4S i don't really use it so much so iOS8 is ok but my iPad2 i cry so much ...

I only blame apple to don't allow the user to downgrade in case of such a mess ...