Should I upgrade to 8.4.1?

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Should I upgrade to 8.4.1?

Hey guys,

I'm completely new to Apple as well as the iPhone. I have just purchased the iPhone 6+ yesterday through T-Mobile, even though the new 6s are supposed to be released within 2 weeks. I'm on the JUMP! Plan which allows me to upgrade for free whenever I want up to 3x/year. I have always been an Android user and I still love Android. The reason why I made the switch is because I have grown tired of Android and wanted something different. I have to say that I'm currently happy with my decision so far, although, my G3 has=d a much cleaner and crisper screen than the iPhone 6+, over 100ppi more than the iphone.

I read a lot of reports that users are experiencing issues after updating to the new iOS 8.4.1. My phone is currently at 8.3, should I upgrade and take the risk or should I leave it how it is since I'm not experiencing issues?

I'm not going to start a flame war on how apple is always years behind android but im content with my purchase and got exactly what I wanted, something different. I can't be any happier at this moment.

As I stated, I'm new to apple, I appreciate any input, tips or tricks the community may have for me and please give me some input with the update issue above.

Thank You

iPhone 6 Plus, iOS 8.3

Posted on Sep 12, 2015 10:46 AM

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Answer 1

Sep 12, 2015 10:55 AM in response to deekim916

deekim916 wrote:

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I read a lot of reports that users are experiencing issues after updating to the new iOS 8.4.1. My phone is currently at 8.3, should I upgrade and take the risk or should I leave it how it is since I'm not experiencing issues?

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If you make a decision whether or not to upgrade based on finding a "lot of reports" on the internet, you will never update any phone, computer or other device of any brand ever again. Apple has sold over 700 million iPhones and some users have had a problem while updating. I have never had a problem updating any iPhone.

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Sep 12, 2015 10:58 AM in response to FoxFifth

Ive always updated to latest OS on android without any problems at all.

I just dont want to carry around a brand new $750 brick of a phone.

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roaminggnome

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Sep 12, 2015 11:03 AM in response to deekim916

Most never have an issue with any update.

I, nor anyone I know have ever had an issue.

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Sep 12, 2015 11:03 AM in response to deekim916

If you want zero risk then do nothing. The real risk is virtually zero but only you can decide. In the extremely, highly, rare, unusual, unlikely event of a problem, the phone is under warranty and may even be within T-Mobiles replacement policy period. You are going to be looking at making a decision to update to iOS 9 next week. I have no hesitation in saying that I will be doing that.

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deekim916 Author

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Sep 12, 2015 1:02 PM in response to deekim916

I see, well thank you for all the helpful answers and I do look forward to whats in store with the iOS9 update.

You guys have provided quick and honest answers.

Thanks again

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Sep 12, 2015 1:23 PM in response to deekim916

While we don't know the exact number, there are probably roughly a half billion (500,000,000) devices capable of running 8.4.1. And most of those have been updated, because the phone nags you until you do. Those who updated and had no problems don't generally go to a support site and say "I have updated and everything went smoothly." Most of those who DID have problems went to some site and posted about it. With that many users, some will have problems. Thus, you only read about the ones who had a problem. But the number is vanishingly small compared to the corpus of iOS device users.

Then, of course, virtually all problems can be solved, usually easily. After fixing their problem most people who reported a problem do not bother to come back and say that it's fixed, especially if it was a user error that caused the issue.

Think of visiting the ER at a hospital. You will see a lot of sick and injured people. Does that mean the entire population outside the hospital is sick or injured?

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