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beachbiker2 Author

Level 1

17 points

Are Apple updates too frequent?

Hi! I'm just wondering if anyone else is slightly annoyed by the frequency of updates. Every time Apple puts out an update, all the apps on my iPad and iPhone have to be updated too. And I have a ton of them. So it takes a long time to get all the updates downloaded. Then I have to back up to iCloud and my computer because I don't want a repeat of the disastrous update that messed up my contacts or WiFi connectivity.

My productivity is definitely affected by this. I like it that bugs are fixed promptly, but .... well.... I can't complain, but I'm not looking forward to updates all that much. I think once or twice a year is just fine for me.

iPad 2, iOS 7, iPad 3, Verizon version

Posted on Jul 11, 2015 9:46 AM

43 replies

sberman

Level 10

280,972 points

Jul 11, 2015 8:33 PM in response to beachbiker2

Frankly, I personally wish Apple would provide iOS updates more frequently - like weekly. There are always performance improvements and reliability improvements and security improvements percolating through the system. I'd like to get these as soon as possible.

I believe I just amplified Phil0124's point number (1) above. I agree with the rest of his response.

Jul 11, 2015 8:56 PM in response to beachbiker2

beachbiker2 wrote:

Then I have to back up to iCloud and my computer because I don't want a repeat of the disastrous update that messed up my contacts

You should be backing your phone up a whole lot more often than when Apple releases updates. If you use iCloud, your phone should back up when it's connected to power, WiFi and the screen is locked. In other words, if you connect it to your Wifi, and plug it in before you go to bed, it should be back up every night. You should also back up before you you do an iOS update.

Jul 12, 2015 6:26 AM in response to beachbiker2

beachbiker2 wrote:

Then I have to back up to iCloud and my computer because I don't want a repeat of the disastrous update that messed up my contacts or WiFi connectivity.

You should be backing up your phone EVERY DAY. As It's designed to do that automatically after a one time setup, it should take no time out of your busy schedule. See: iTunes: About iOS backups

While we're at it, you should be backing up your computer(s) frequently also. Every Mac has the capability of backing up automatically EVERY HOUR. While Windows does not have that feature built in, there are 3rd party programs that will do the same thing.

Csound1

Level 9

60,163 points

Jun 15, 2017 8:23 AM in response to williworm72

williworm72 wrote:

The frequency with which you prefer app updates seems to depend on whether you are a nerd, or someone who actually has a life.

Which category best describes you?

Jun 15, 2017 8:30 AM in response to williworm72

williworm72 wrote:

(I'm obviously not a nerd btw - but nothing against nerds).

Not everyone can be. 😉

Csound1

Level 9

60,163 points

Jun 15, 2017 8:40 AM in response to williworm72

Well, as you were the one who invented the categories .....

Jun 15, 2017 8:51 AM in response to Lawrence Finch

That is extremely useful advice. Thank you.

Csound1

Level 9

60,163 points

Jun 15, 2017 8:54 AM in response to williworm72

As far as this thread goes you did invent them, they were not here before your post.

Jun 15, 2017 8:59 AM in response to Csound1

Okay then.

Paulus_K

Level 1

4 points

Aug 4, 2017 9:56 PM in response to beachbiker2

Well, I always welcome IOS update for more secure mobile environments. What I really annoyed is the apps update which seems like never ending process.

frhall

Level 1

4 points

Aug 29, 2017 10:27 PM in response to Lawrence Finch

I do have that set automatic download. However it only offers that for a few apps. I end up getting 3-7 notifications that i need to download manually.

frhall

Level 1

4 points

Aug 29, 2017 10:29 PM in response to beachbiker2

Yes. Too many too often. Excessive bother. I read somewhere in this thread that androids have more than iPhones.

Aug 29, 2017 10:32 PM in response to frhall

Most updates are primarily for security update purposes, so I'm not sure that you can have too much security....

Cheers,

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