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Tbonzai Author

Level 1

11 points

iPad 2 and iOS 8.0.2 problems

If you own an iPad 2, I would suggest you avoid iOS 8.0.2. Here are a list of the problems I encountered. Where I was able to resolve it, the solution is also listed.

Hardware: iPad 2 WiFi 32 GB Model A1395 with 8.3 GB available

1) Immediately after applying 8.0.2 using iTunes on a MBP, the iTunes status showed that I was 15.4 GB over capacity. I looked at the usage in the iPad settings and showed 2.4 GB available. Digging around, I found that none of my music appeared in the Music app. I tried several reboots of both the MBP and iPad, but nothing would fix the issue. Resolution: I finally had to do an OS restore followed by a Restore from Backup to get my apps and settings back. The music I had to manually restore.

2) When opening multiple tabs in Safari, then closing one of them the tab to which I am switched back is blank. While this sounds like an irritating issue that iOS Safari has had for years, it is different now. In prior iOS versions, the tab would be blank but would immediately refresh the content when I switched to it. The automatic refresh does not work consistently now, perhaps only 40%-50% of the time. I have no solution for this.

3) App switching using a double-click on the Home button or via a four finger swipe up is very slow. I have no solution for this.

4) Safari seems extra slow. I have no solution for this.

iPad 2 Wi-Fi, iOS 8

Posted on Sep 29, 2014 7:41 PM

46 replies

Oct 22, 2014 12:01 PM in response to Tbonzai

My iPad 3 after the latest update is no better. I even dumped everything I had on it and still too many problems. Still freezes it is a POS and had to purchase the new iPad Air 2. Getting expensive to say the least.

Thedee

Level 1

0 points

Oct 22, 2014 12:06 PM in response to kitty8boo

Agree updated to 8.1 still no better

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Oct 23, 2014 1:45 PM in response to Tbonzai

I did the update to 8.1 and it's no better. Safari may even be slower.

Unfortunately, I caved in and have ordered an Air 2, as I need this thing for work -- guess that's fortunate for Apple, and what they figured I do. I was real close to going to Samsung, but just didn't want to through the changes I'd have to deal with. I do vow that this will be my last iPad, and I'm going to try my best not to buy any other Apple products. I was perfectly happy with the iPad2, and I could care less to have an Air 2 that is lighter and thinner, and undoutedly more likely to be more susceptible to breakage, plus it's smaller and therefore I have to get a new cover for it, but im not getting one from Apple.

Oct 24, 2014 4:29 AM in response to Tbonzai

I've had numerous crashes and a continuing issue with a reboot loop on my iPad 2 since iOS8 was released and the iPad iOS was updated

Details here

iPad 2 keeps crashing rebooting after ios 8 update

Vort Max

Level 1

4 points

Oct 24, 2014 2:32 PM in response to VinceCharming

I'm glad to hear I'm not the only one having these issues. What is the point of having a support community when no one from Apple cares enough to chime in? I was thinking about buying an iPad for my wife, but that's out of the question if this is what owners get for shelling out premium prices for substandard gear.

Tbonzai Author

Level 1

11 points

Oct 24, 2014 4:12 PM in response to Vort Max

Vort Max,

it does not surprise me that Apple doesn't chime in on these discussions. It is has been their style for years to never acknowledge any issues, even severe security flaws. They may fix them eventually, and I emphasize "may", but they don't discuss them. if you want a fix soon, their answer is basically "Never mind that. Look at this shiny new version. Isn't it pretty? Wouldn't you rather have that?"

Oct 24, 2014 4:26 PM in response to Vort Max

By definition, these are user-to-user forums. If you want "official" Apple support, visit an Apple store.

Barry

Vort Max

Level 1

4 points

Oct 24, 2014 4:36 PM in response to Barry Hemphill

That's all I need is some goober in the store resetting my device like I'm not smart enough to do that myself. Nice to know that Apple doesn't monitor these forums. I'll have to find answers elsewhere or wait for a new update. I'm not going to update automatically in the future knowing this is how they operate. Thanks for cluing me in.

Oct 24, 2014 4:59 PM in response to Barry Hemphill

Yes Barry, I did that -- twice. See my previous post. Both times all they did was erase my iPad and reload it from the cloud -- didn't help. A complete waste of my time going out there. I asked them if Apple would ever send out an update to fix this update and get my iPad back to the way it was. They said that was very unlikely because they can't send out an update just for an iPad2. And they said the iPad2 is not designed to operate properly with this update because it has a different older chip. They told me they really wished Apple wouldn't do this.

So there, so much for the Apple Store. I've wasted time and now I've had to spend $700 for a new Air 2 that's coming on Monday straight from China.

MarblePP

Level 1

0 points

Oct 25, 2014 12:14 AM in response to Tarpon1405

Yup! I did this too, and it was a complete waste of time. The guys in the Apple Store looked at me as though I had two heads, they suggested that my problems seemed to be unique!!!!!!!!! At least you got some honesty from them, not that it helped your iPad!

ive written to Apple too, no response.

Best solution: File iPad in large black receptacle kept in driveway, await collection by large green truck. Pop out to shops and look at some shiny new Samsung gadgets.

I've given up, not like me at all.

Oct 30, 2014 10:37 AM in response to thol

I Have the same problem with my iPad , all problems developed after ios 8 update now running 8.1 , it's taken me six minutes to type this posting, keeps freezing , i dont think Apple care because it's a shambles what there allowing to happen .

Oct 31, 2014 4:12 AM in response to Golborneman

Golbor -

Erasing my iPad2 and reloading it from the Cloud did help the typing problems I had but it's still slow as "heck" and screen freezes up.

Oct 31, 2014 5:51 AM in response to Tarpon1405

tthanks have tried still having problems caused by Apple . Acting like a cheap app company but charging me top dollar for the privlage. I have six Apple products + itunes . I feel cheated and will sell the lit if thus is not sorted . John