safari iOS 8.1 freeze and slow

Hello,

i have same problems with ios 8.1 with my Ipad3. when the Google search shows me the results, the blue links does not respond when I tap. Safari was as if frozen. I have to drag the page up or down so that the link becomes active again. Further the application is very slow. Today I tried iPad Air it was same thing !!!!


the problem persists since updating iOS8.0.0. I am very disappointed with Apple.


excuse me for my english, I am french.

iPad (3rd gen) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iOS 8, safari

Posted on Oct 20, 2014 1:23 PM

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Nov 6, 2014 9:37 PM in response to syntheticzero

syntheticzero wrote:


The more people report issues, with more detail, the more likely the press will cover it, the more likely Apple will prioritize fixes, the better for Apple as well as users.


As a developer, I want Apple to fix these issues because I want my apps to be more stable. I want Apple to be more successful.


There's no problem in this forum, for users to post a problem, seeking a solution they can implement from another user. That's precisely what this forum is for.


What it's not for (and is against the terms of use) is complaining against Apple about policies, procedures, imagined slights, imaginary conspiracy theories, and anything that is not related to simply getting a solution from another user that they can implement on their own.


AND ... if the poster finds no solution here, then that's not a cue for rants or "statements to Apple" ... that's a cue to move to Apple Support, which is not in this forum.


NOW ... if people do what the forum is intended for, I think that's great. If they want to contact the press themselves, I think that's great, too.

Nov 6, 2014 10:08 PM in response to Star Traveler

Apologies Slow Traveller...I forgot to mention I already knew you'd be a smart arse when I asked the question, which was rhetorical btw, if you know what that means, and I never intended to read whatever silly statement you tried to needle me with. This is the last troll food you get from me,btw. Talk at me til your blue if you want. That's fine. I understand you have nothing better to do, and I feel rather sorry for you. Have a nice life, if you can manage it.

Nov 7, 2014 12:57 AM in response to noremacniai

LOL ... the only thing going on with that thought is chronic stupidity ...


I'll tell you what, though ... if you can get the users here to award you points based on that kind of "help" you think you're giving to fellow users ... then that will be the proof that others here agree with you. But you better work harder because you haven't had any user agree with you yet, since you're currently sitting at zero points ... :-) ...

Nov 7, 2014 9:04 AM in response to Thomas McCullough Jr.

I have an iPad 4 that ran very smoothly with IOS 7.1.2 with Safari and Ebay. Now 8.1 wants to crash with simple Ebay changes. When I run System Status it shows low RAM. Clearly 8.1 on an iPad 4, Memory Management seems to be a major issue. Customer Support has confirmed this is a widespread problem and Engineering is working on it. I did love my iPad 4 with 7.1.2 and now with 8.1 it is a dog. APPLE, YOU NEED TO FIX THIS! I sure hope 8.1.1 will fix this problem. Until you do I'm forced to run my frigging XP PC, something that I don't want to do. So far, Apple is going backwards! Where is the WOZ when you need him?

Nov 7, 2014 9:13 AM in response to Balrog76

Balrog76 wrote:


It is possible to get back for the safari ios 7 version?


Apple has never issued a release to go backwards to a previous IOS version at any time from the very first iOS released back since 2007. There is no infrastructure there for dealing with all the problems that would come up from doing that. What Apple will do (and has always done) is analyze Apple Support tickets to see if something needs to be done, and if so, they will issue a revision to deal with it.


For others who file trouble tickets with Apple Support, when it doesn't involve any bug issues, Apple will work out the solution with the customer.


Have you already filed your trouble ticket with Apple Support to see if it's something they can help you fix right now?

Nov 7, 2014 10:06 AM in response to Seniora

I have an iPad Air 128gb (not the 2) which I purchased from Verizon approximatley 09/12/2014. I immediately had freezing problems and two other issues.

As of October 31, 2014 Apple would not acknowledged the freezing issue of iOS 8.1, in fact when I asked the highest level of Apple tech support if they've had issues of freezing they flat out said no.


The first and most concerning issue is while typing a document, email, or filling out a web page my iPad would lock up. I had to reboot and lose my work and start over while crossing my fingers that I could complete the document prior to my iPad freezing again, crossing my fingers didn't help.


The second issue I was having is downloading Apple Numbers, Apple Keynote and the rest of Apple iWorks. I would assume that if anything would download from the app store it would be Apple programs. These were the only programs I couldn't download.


The third issue was with the slow speed and crashing of Safari. I installed Chrome which seems to have resolved the Safari issue. I was no longer use Safari unless I'm forced to.


After wasting approximately 4 hours on the phone with Verizon tech support and the highest level of Apple tech support troubleshooting the freezing issue, reset this, uninstall that, reset the entire system reinstall and even reset my WiF which was working fine on my laptop, I was told to take my iPad Air to an Apple store for a replacement. While at the store I reinstalled everything from my backup on iCloud. I also was able to download the Apple programs from the app store. I'm sorry I didn't stay at the store to check if the freezing issue was resolved. It still freezes under the same circumstances. I now have a $900 electronic solitaire game.

I wouldn't be as fed up with Apple if they would just tell me their is a problem and they're working on an update to fix it.

Apple, Never again... and I almost ordered an iPhone 6 Plus.

Nov 7, 2014 1:49 PM in response to Loomisglx

DDon't use chrome, it's the easiest way to get diseases lol! Safari is my main concern, and no, I should not have to reset stuff and waste my time! Tip for an unresponsive safari, if the page actually loads swipe up and down then blue links work. Message for Apple, get your profits out your arse and sort this out, this is a global problem and you owe all of us loyal customers major compensation especially after what profits you have declared recently!

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