I upgraded my iPad 2 to iOS 8 and it's now no longer functioning quickly enough to be usable. For example, it takes several seconds for the screen to simply shift from portrait to landscape. The delay in typing alone makes it unusable. Anyone else having the same problem? I tried to reinstall iOS 7 but wasn't successful. Anyone figure out how to fix this?
iPad 2, iOS 8
I am going to state a healthy amount of skepticism here. Since I am a curious person at heart, I am going to try the steps related and post my results soon.
He's not the only one ...
iPad 2 has major problems with iOS 8 [solved]
https://discussions.apple.com/thread/6586844
I am not able to download App updates nor iTunes on my iPad 2 [solved]
Ok, here is my assessment of the posted solution.
First, the instructions posted on getting the device into recovery mode are incorrect. You need to connect your iPad to your computer via the USB cable, power the unit off, and then press and hold both buttons to turn it back on, and it will enter recovery mode.
Second, It does appear that the OS is ever so slightly snappier on a fresh boot, but still nowhere, and I mean nowhere, as responsive as iOS 7.
I have chosen to set the iPad up as new, rather than restoring a backup to evaluate the system from a pristine load of the OS.
When trying to put the stock Apple apps into folders, there is noticeable lag when trying to move the icons into folders. When trying to change the names on the folders, the system is sluggish to respond with the keyboard.
After going into the app store, and reloading some apps (17 to be exact), I have found the system to be less than responsive and the app store struggles to keep working while the apps load in the background. I set the unit aside to allow it to load the apps without me further taxing the system, and now I am getting errors loading the selected apps, after selecting "Retry", the apps seem to finished loading, the system is clearly struggling to load the the applications. Now yes I know that this may be related to internet connections and the App Store itself, so I have attempted to load the same apps on my wife's iPad that was never upgraded from iOS 7, no issues there. If you are curious, it took better than 30 minutes to load the apps on my iPad2, and my internet connection speed tested out at 41/11 from Seattle to Las Vegas.
When navigating the OS, and using the browser, it's a click or tap, pause, continue. I am amazed at the latency in basic navigation.
The last test I performed, after waiting for all the apps to load, and rebooting the iPad, was to start the game Plants vs. Zombies 2. This is a test of patience. After a short period the game loaded and signed into Game Center. This is a huge improvement over the previous load time before installing the OS fresh.
All in all, the posted solution by Star Traveler is not going to restore the performance of your iPad 2, to iOS 7 levels or anywhere close. While the iPad is functional, it is not an experience that anyone should be proud of.
If you are still on iOS 8, or 8.0.1, then 8.0.2 will be a minor improvement from where you are. If you are having significant functional issues with your iPad since loading iOS 8.x, it may resolve some of them.
I must say that I am still less than impressed by the performance of iOS 8. I am even less pleased that I have needed to reload my iPad twice, in two different ways, to correct issues. Any yes, both times I wiped the iPad, it was set up as new.
I've done this as well. I uninstalled and reinstalled iTunes from my computer to be sure I had the latest version. Then followed the steps and the only thing I did differently than you is before I started the reboot/ restore, I removed the apps I wasnt using to save time, and when I did my restore, I restored from the backup I did just before the reboot. It seems to have helped a bit, but sadly, I wouldn't call it a completely successful solution as it still seems sluggish in many areas. Thanks to the OP for sharing this information!
Thank you for sharing your experience. While it is proven to make performance issues less severe, reporting this as a solution is irresponsible and misleading.
HHaving the same issues, slow loading pages and freezing and pages closing out or not responding. Not good enough to know how to do the backup and restore without help. Can I go to an Apple store and have the people there do it for me?? Otherwise I am lost. I have an old Mac mini and never use ITunes.
I totally agree - we should not report "SOLVED", unless it really does solve the core issue(s).
So I'm holding off on performing that protocol - even though I could see how it may make the situation better, it is too aggressive for what it buys you (the cost/benefit ration just aint there.)
I will throw this out: (Seems to make a bit of difference)
really trim these down. I've basically turned off all but my core must haves
OFF on Spotlight Suggestions and Bing Web Results
OFF
OFF - unless there is a **** good reason to be on...
Solid color - probably in my head any gains....
This protocol is a lot of work - the only difference - you're not blowing out you entire system and then restoring from scratch.
I think that it sort of worked. My system seems a bit better - though not where it ought to be.
Hope this helps....
If you have not done a backup, it should be fairly straightforward to do the iCloud backup. I would feel more comfortable having that done before going into see Apple Support at the store. But, if it's impossible, then you can insist on getting the backup done first before they start doing something to it. If you don't say anything about doing the backup, you can't count on them doing it for you. Look at the iCloud part of the following document.
Back up and restore your iOS device with iCloud or iTunes
You should be able to do the iCloud backup without problem ... no computer required. There are some deficiencies in it, but you'll save all your pictures, and notes, contacts and personal data inside other apps. There "may" be some loss of documents in iBooks, things not purchased through the store. I won't go into it all ... just know that most of the stuff will be saved.
Good luck with your appointment!
I would prefer "nuking it" ... :-) ... setting it to factory default. It's actually something that everyone should be doing every six months to a year, anyway ... to keep your system pristine and clear.
Actually the iPad 2 can cope with iOS 8.0.2 ... as many others have it coping quite well. I believe it's an accumulation of garbage and corrupt files from over a period of time that is causing most of the problem, just because of the good results that many have had with resetting it to factory default.
I Haver the same problem and i can resolve. Also can not connect to The usb Port Denon ceol.
Question - as everyone's talking up the iCloud backup -> Nuke it from space -> iCloud restore...
I believe that an iTunes backup is more complete (hence safer) over just an iCloud backup. Please correct if I'm incorrect.
Eg. Google Authenticator's storing of tokens only within an encrypted enviro (i.e. iTunes with encryption turned on.) So, were you to use this tool on your device and restore via iCloud - this app won't work anymore and potentially locking you out of your account(s).
What other mission critical apps that people are using on the iPads that are potentially affected by this route? I'd be a bit more cautious before recommending such a drastic move. Especially if the payoff is not well understood.
The iCloud backup misses a few things, on purpose, in order to keep the backup small and quick. The iTunes route covers these things that iCloud misses by design. If you do iCloud backups every day and the iTunes backup every couple of weeks, you'll have the best of both.
If someone knows the exact items that iCloud leaves out by design, then they can take care of it by another route, other than iTunes. So, with "knowledge" you can make up for the designed limitations of iCloud. But iCloud works well for the average and standard user.
Back up and Restore your iOS Device with iCloud or iTunes
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1766
iTunes: About iOS Backups
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht4946
ICloud: iCloud Storage Backup and Review
Over a week ago I poke with Apple Support on phone. we did a complete wipe and reinstall thru iTunes. I believe I am running iOS 8.0.2 and my iPad2 is still not the same. it lags, it freezes, it lcks up, I have to go to multi-task to shut things down. sweeping icons during transitions are not smooth.
please Apple, give us a roll back or better iOS8 upgrade .
Apple does not watch this forum for tech support or for engineers to see what problems are there. This is ONLY a "user helping other users" forum, with APPLE MODERATORS employed to ENFORCE the "Terms of Use" for this forum.
If you want Apple to "hear something" from you, you need to go to one of the following.
Apple Support
Apple Retail Store - Genius Bar
http://www.apple.com/retail/geniusbar/
Product Feedback
https://www.apple.com/feedback/
BUT one thing I can guarantee you is that Apple will NOT be doing any "rollback" as they have never done it in the history of these iOS devices. OH ... one other thing I can guarantee you, too, Apple will always roll out "bug fixes" for whatever has been identified and analyzed and solved by their engineers.
iOS 8.1 is coming out in a few days - on Monday - and it will also have new features included!
iPad 2 upgrade to iOS 8 causing performance issues?
