iPad 2 keeps crashing rebooting after ios 8 update

So when iOS 12 comes out and your iPad Air is at the bottom of the compatibility list, please wait and see what happens to other folks before you upgrade the OS.

hi there… how to revert back to 7.1.2… please advice. thanks.

mama.yeen wrote:

hi there… how to revert back to 7.1.2… please advice. thanks.

It's not possible because Apple has never had people revert to a prior system since the beginning of iPhone and iOS.

Since you haven't said what the problem is, I'll give you a troubleshooting methodology that I've posted recently ...

Follow this procedure for a Troubleshooting Methodology ... basically reset to factory default condition -BUT- be sure to do the following methodically and also to follow the part with Apple Support!

First you want to make sure you have several backups of your data and done with a couple of "different" sources. Be sure to understand what data is backed up and what is NOT on iCloud Backup and iTunes Backup. Use a variety of methods for backup ... you might check into Dropbox, in addition to your Apple options.

Then turn off your desktop anti-virus software when using iTunes for this reset to factory default. After you do that reset, then leave your iPad in its factory default state and see how it operates then. If you encounter any problems in that factory default state, then take it to Apple Support, and let them know that you have just reset it to that state with iTunes and have not put any of your data back on and it is operating in this fashion (whatever the problem is) in that pristine state. Make sure you keep that trouble ticket number, because if it has to be escalated through Apple Support, you're going to find all communications tied in with that number. If the lower level help isn't able to help you, then escalate it to a higher level to examine the problem. Keep at it with that trouble ticket number until Apple Support arrives at a solution to that problem. Be methodical and keep at it.

On the other hand, if everything is okay with the factory default condition, then restore your backup. Some people have discovered that the problem resides in the apps or something in the restored backup. If that's the case, then it's going to be trying and difficult to find out which developer's app is causing you the problem. And ... it's true ... that a developer not following Apple's instructions and guidelines for his app can CAUSE YOU TROUBLE. This kind of thing does happen from developers, especially when a new system upgrade comes out, because some developers ignore what Apple tells them about changes coming, and what they do BREAKS SOMETHING.

This is a troubleshooting methodology that you are going through. See it through to the end.

Choosing an iOS Backup Method (Should I Use iTunes or iCloud to back up ...)

https://support.apple.com/kb/HT5262

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

Create and Delete iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch Backups in iTunes

http://support.apple.com/kb/ht4946

iOS: Troubleshooting Encrypted Backups

http://support.apple.com/kb/TS5162

Use iTunes to Restore your iOS Device to Factory Settings

http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1414

While it is true that you can't revert to 7.1.2 now, it was possible for a while after the advent of 8.0. I know this to be true because I did it, about 72 hours after Apple bricked my iPad mini. Furthermore, I did it using Apple's own iTunes procedure. I am only able to write this note for having done so, as the device was totally worthless running version 8.

Reverting to a prior iOS has NEVER been supported by Apple!

SAME HERE , IPad 2, 4, mini, etc....ios8 STINKS!!

Our iPad 3 was lagging and crashing as well with IOS 8.1... I did try iCloud drive for a while, but had not disabled it after choosing for OS X maverick on my macbook.

I recently disabled the iCloud drive and things have improved for the ipad, however this is just a few hours ago.... I know that some of you disabled all wifi traffic with inconsistent crashing behaviour. Its just a guess since the iCloud drive is new to IOS 8!

I just did a hard reset on my 32Gb ipad mini. and setting it up as a new device (I have 16G I use for my radio show) WE shall see if this clears the issue up.

iOS 8.1.1 was released today and supposedly cures iPad 2 woes. If you install it and it fixes things, could you let us know?

Well I thought it couldn't be any worse... it is! Took 4/5 attempts to actually turn on after install.

Installed via my mac too. I'm going to wipe and reinstall from scratch but I don't think this is what we are looking for

Downloaded and installed 8.1.1 this afternoon. Turned it on and it came up quickly and is now loading songs, videos and photos.....it says.

We'll see.

Pete

Please let us know after you put it through its paces

IOS 8.1.1 Even Worse Than IOS 8.1 For IPad - There is simply no end to the catastrophe that Apple has created for my IPad 2 and for thousands of other folks as well with the IOS 7, and now IOS 8.1 and today, IOS 8.1.1. Now, my photo album is completely frozen and Safari freezes constantly and as done nearly every other app. Firstly, there should not be these kind of breakdowns in a $500 device that is not even two years old, much less ALL of the problems are being created by the defective system updates being released by the manufacturer of the product, Apple. Apple should be forced to buy new devices for all of us who now have unusable devices due to product defects being created by Apple. It is highly, highly unlikely that I will ever buy another expensibe Apple product and their refusal to fix the mess they have caused me borders on violations of Fair Trade Laws. What a shame Apple has done this to me and other long term Apple customers. A real shame! I am warning every friend I can not to buy any new Apple products. And I have a lot of friends, 600,000 of them on my various blogs and email accounts.

I'm concerned that the original download of ios 8 has damaged the hardware, making any ios update effectively redundant. I do not know if this is possible but until shown otherwise what am I left it!?

Good luck to you all with the new update, my reckoning was it couldn't get any worse so didn't hesitate in downloading.

Not only have Apple destroyed the ipad but I now have to explain to a three year why she can't watch Netflix. This severely impacts on me because my tv now plays Nick Jr instead 😟