Level 1

24 points

anyone else tired of forced Ios updates?

So... I got an I Pad air 2 & an I phone 6...

Of course unlike most here i do not wish to upgrade my 2 apple products.

And! I can't stand pushing that pop up twice a day... APPLE NEED TO STOP HARASSING ME! 😟

And no, it is not for a Jailbreak, but for this simple reason:I like my product to last more then a couple of years before slowing down to a turtle stop!

Believe it or not, i have an Iphone 3g and 4 hanging in a drawer somewhere.

Never updated them,no Jailbreak and they are still as fast (almost) as day 1!

iPad Air, iOS 9.2, null

Posted on Feb 3, 2016 5:35 PM

170 replies

sallenmd

Level 4

1,142 points

Feb 6, 2016 8:41 PM in response to Philcavana

My advice: Get a Samsung. Apple's not going to change this.

Mar 26, 2016 2:40 PM in response to Philcavana

My personal 6 is on iOS 8.4.1. I never see prompt to update anymore. Maybe it will give up over time. 🙂

JasonNvm

Level 1

108 points

Apr 23, 2016 7:20 AM in response to Philcavana

so funny to see part of the conversation is removed

ckuan

Level 10

122,388 points

Dec 13, 2017 2:58 PM in response to Kekeller65

Kekeller65 wrote:

why cant the security updates be separate from ios updates?

iOS updates is also a security updates, not just new features and bugs fixes.

It's all in the package.

LACAllen

Level 8

43,734 points

Mar 15, 2018 10:23 PM in response to shirazigs

Feedback for Apple goes here >>> http://apple.com/feedback

I'm not happy. Please respect me as a user.

You are not yelling at Apple in this community.

ckuan

Level 10

122,388 points

Feb 3, 2016 7:50 PM in response to Philcavana

Philcavana wrote:

...

Believe it or not, i have an Iphone 3g and 4 hanging in a drawer somewhere.

Never updated them,no Jailbreak and they are still as fast (almost) as day 1!

...

Also you forgot to mention most app cannot run with new apps update.

BTW, have a read:

http://www.macworld.co.uk/review/ios-apps/ios-8-vs-ios-9-comparison-preview-proa ctive-notes-typefaces-maps-homekit-walle…

http://www.techradar.com/news/phone-and-communications/mobile-phones/ios-8-vs-io s-9-1296149/2

There are more, just search the Internet.

Philcavana Author

Level 1

24 points

Feb 3, 2016 8:09 PM in response to ckuan

OK thanks but you are missing the point...

of course the latest ios and tech will always be better and faster and full of little improvements.

if i just want to keep my phone, has it is now, working fast, WHITOUT beeign force fed updates or anything i don't want!

You can always direct deposit your pay check to apple.

i Prefer freedom and if Apples can't live with freedom of choices of their customers then so be it.

I'll live with another brand

ckuan

Level 10

122,388 points

Feb 3, 2016 8:25 PM in response to Philcavana

No, I think you're missing the point.

I for one, like to be at the cutting edge and all bug fixes and security updates are welcome.

All iOS updates/upgrades are free.

BTW, I also have 2 iPhones 3G and it's my iPod for music now.

Android for example have security holes and even if you want, you cannot get patches with the latest hardware.

And yes, you are free to choose whatever you want to buy. Why fret then?

Philcavana Author

Level 1

24 points

Feb 5, 2016 6:17 AM in response to ckuan

Perfect!

You keep forgetting that i acknowledged that most peoples will upgrade and update freely and happily!

But somehow you keep trying to undermine my opinion and find flaws to something that is proven and true " Apple is forcing you to upgrade"

You can argue with yourself all day, but this is a fact! Just try not to update... just try it!

Want me to prove my point a little more?

When i bought the Iphone and Ipad, this was NOT AN ISSUE. It changed with the last update.

But now i am locked in contracts after spending hundreds of dollars on machine that i can't control.

Are they mine ?? Didn't i pay with my hard earned money for them??

I do not, will not, ever agree to forced updates!

Enough "fret" for you?

Philcavana Author

Level 1

24 points

Feb 4, 2016 4:18 PM in response to deggie

hehe 😁

Yeah i know about the security update,even Pangu is saying you should, not my point.

And yes you have to update the apparatus, or else it will keep nagging you everyday, and downloading the update without your consent.

So.. everyone here is singing the same itune?

Feb 4, 2016 4:57 PM in response to Philcavana

I am running 9.2.1 on 2 iPads and 2 iPhones (one of them a 4S). All four devices work perfectly and perform well, with no slowdowns or other issues. If you are having problems it is not because of the version, there's something else wrong with your phone.

Feb 7, 2016 6:05 AM in response to sallenmd

sallenmd wrote:

My advice: Get a Samsung. Apple's not going to change this.

Yes, that's definitely a solution, because Samsung never releases updates. Which is why the malware vulnerabilities keep multiplying on Samsungs.

Philcavana Author

Level 1

24 points

Apr 22, 2016 3:50 AM in response to Philcavana

OK re-activating this one! My daughter managed to hit ok and updated my iphone 6 while i kept my pad air 2 128g up to date.

Now that i have both units up to date. Both of them are lagging, unplayable in games.

FInally apple got me, i will sell these crapo **** machine and get the o so scary unsafe samsung... Ill just buy from my laptop!

MY brother is in the same boat, we also bought a pad for granny to facetime with grand children... Same lag.

well be video calling from samsung or other brands in no time!

MY guess, im not the only one who will be smart enought to realise, bending over is not in my interest.

cya

Philcavana Author

Level 1

24 points

Apr 22, 2016 4:24 AM in response to Philcavana

Please.. NO... NO! instruction on how to hard reset and close page and erasing apps.

YESTERDAY, all was working just fine before i updated...

Do we need a Kill apps, apps ?? lol

Oh, and i did try a hard reset for fun, now i am sitting on my Lenovo Laptop writing this.. why you ask? Both units wont type on my browser... did i say LoL ??

This is the 3rd FORCED update in a row in what, 2 months, they didnt kill enought units, i guess this one worked !!! ???

Iphone and Ipad for sale!

I hope i can still get good resale value before the world smarten up and value goes down 🙂

I'm sure i have lots of time, dumbing down is in effects!

MichelPM

Level 10

82,415 points

Apr 22, 2016 8:31 AM in response to Philcavana

Ya Know?

All, and I do mean ALL, of my old and new iDevices are working really fine on the latest iOS version.

You have two, up to date iDevice models that somehow got trashed by an iOS upgrade/update?

Don't want to take the time to resolve this yourself with everyone's help?

Why don't you make a backup of your iDevices" data, then if you have an Apple Store that is in reasonable driving distance, bring both devices into an Apple Store and have them straighten out your devices for you.

These are the latest and greatest devices, you got there!

Apple can't give you any excuses about the devices being too old or whatever excuses they may come up with.

They will HAVE to try and fix your iDevice issues.

There have been users that have reported success that their iDevices are working fine since taking their iDevices to the Apple Genius employees at their local Apple Stores.

It can't hurt and it's better than coming into these forums whining and moaning and wasting all the volunteers' time here with your ramblings and spewings

I can't believe the moderators of these forums haven't deleted any of your comments and replies in this thread post.

You are clearly just whining and complaining in this whole thread and aren't looking for any real help or resolutions to your iDevice problems.

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anyone else tired of forced Ios updates?