agonzalez2014
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I updated my ipad with ios 8.1, and ever since my ipad is very slow, is there a fix

iPad, iOS 8.1

Posted on Oct 25, 2014 5:52 PM

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  • by Demo,

    Demo Demo Oct 25, 2014 6:25 PM in response to agonzalez2014
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    Oct 25, 2014 6:25 PM in response to agonzalez2014

    This is what I would recommend doing.


    Go to Settings>Safari>Clear History and Website Data.

     

    Now close all apps. In order to close apps, you have to drag the app up from the multitasking display. Double tap the home button and you will see apps lined up going left to right across the screen. Swipe to get to the app that you want to close and then swipe "up" on the app preview thumbnail to close it.

     

    Next, reset the iPad by holding down on the sleep and home buttons at the same time for about 10-15 seconds until the Apple Logo appears - ignore the red slider if it appears on the screen - let go of the buttons. Let the iPad start up.

     

    If those three things made no difference, try this. Reset all settings. You will not lose any data, but most of the device settings will have to be entered in the settings app again. Settings>General>Reset>Reset all Settings.

     

    If all of that fails, restore the iOS software. Backup your iPad before you restore, then restore the backup when you are done. If that still doesn't help, restore your iPad as new and start all over again. Most purchased content can be downloaded again at no charge as long as you use the same Apple ID and as long as the content is still available in the store.

     

    Restore iPad to Factory Settings

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

     

    Download Past Purchases

    http://support.apple.com/kb/ht2519

  • by Star Traveler,

    Star Traveler Star Traveler Oct 25, 2014 7:20 PM in response to agonzalez2014
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    Oct 25, 2014 7:20 PM in response to agonzalez2014

    You should also be aware that your photos will not likely be backed up on your iCloud backup and you could lose your pictures unless you do an iTunes backup, too. And then the reset to factory default needs to be done with your iTunes program in order to get a clean install. If you merely erase from your iOS device, you'll still have the same system files.

     

    The last link is the reset to factory default with iTunes. The other links are about your backups ...

     

    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