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Auke Author

Level 1

36 points

iPhone 7 animation lag...

Just picked up my iPhone 7 32GB.. Noticed a lagg when opening and closing a app for the first time.

When i press the home button and open the app again all goes smooth..
Already talked to Apple support, they suggested to restore to factory with IOS 10.0.1 and not to restore any backups.
Just did that, still lagg... Bit disappointment, my iPhone 6 was smoother..

Anybody else this issue? Must be! Check it out really good, I think this is gonne be reported alot!

iPhone 7, iOS 10, null

Posted on Sep 16, 2016 7:37 AM

259 replies

lars06

Level 1

9 points

Sep 16, 2016 9:26 PM in response to Auke

I have the same issue! But it only seems to be lagging when I close an app or enter multitasking. It is actually ruining my phone experience. My iPhone 6 had no issue whatsoever with iOS 10.0.1. I feel like I've upgraded to a slower phone.

jmonfire

Level 1

9 points

Sep 16, 2016 9:45 PM in response to Auke

Same issue here. my 6s was really snappy on 10.0.1 - even faster than ios 9

Im thinking its to do with the taptic engine? I think it can be resolved with software update

Sep 16, 2016 10:42 PM in response to jmonfire

And here. When you press the home button to go from an app to the home screen, the "shrinking" animation stutters towards the start. Sometimes, when doing this from the Mail app when the mail has some graphics in it, the stutter is worse, and you get to see the graphic at a weird angle for a fraction of a second.

I think we should all hit https://www.apple.com/feedback/.

Auke Author

Level 1

36 points

Sep 16, 2016 11:52 PM in response to Stephen Dawson1

Talked again with supported, they told me to replace my phone at where i bought it. That would not be possible because the low amount of iPhone 7 available, i really think it isnt hardware related, just a glitch in the software... I hope...

jmonfire

Level 1

9 points

Sep 17, 2016 12:00 AM in response to Auke

I went to a retail store just before and the display units were showing exact

same lag. I guarantee it'll be fixed with next few updates

Milten

Level 1

4 points

Sep 17, 2016 6:08 AM in response to Auke

I Noticed a similar behavior with my iPhone 7. When I close an App immediatly after opening, the app close animation is super smooth. But when I use an app longer the app close animation is lagging.

I also run iOS10 on an iPhone 6, iPhone SE and iPad Air 2 but there is everything buttery smooth.

wapdgn

Level 1

4 points

Sep 17, 2016 7:55 AM in response to Auke

I have the exact same issue!

ado543

Level 1

9 points

Sep 17, 2016 7:59 AM in response to Auke

I also had a look at the iPhone 7 display units at my local Apple Store and they all have the same issue. I'm sure it'll be fixed in a software update.

Sep 17, 2016 12:05 PM in response to Auke

Same issue with my iPhone 7 Plus. I did a DFU mode restore and the same thing.

Sep 17, 2016 4:19 PM in response to Ckianoosh

My wife has a new 7 as well as me. The lag doesn't seem to be there on hers, at least, if there is one it's much less noticeable. Putting the 2 phones side by side, and both in the same app, like Safari, simultaneously pressing the home button on both results in hers getting to the home screen much quicker than mine. Both 128GB models, hers rose gold, mine black. Hope we're not looking at a hardware problem with some batches here! Also wondering whether it's using the lower power processors in these new phones when it shouldn't be for some reason.

Sep 18, 2016 12:37 AM in response to Auke

Same here, iphone 7 user. version 10.0.1 . Any apps open then when hit home button either physical one or the shortcut, it lags, stutter, or delay. like a .1 second stop in between the animation . please guys use this link to share your experiences with apple https://www.apple.com/feedback/

PS. my iphone is the 128 GB matte black model, bought Sept 16. Singapore

Sep 18, 2016 6:41 AM in response to Auke

I noticed this too. It pauses and the animation is not smooth at all. Didnt expect this but will be addressed I'm sure.

Sep 18, 2016 9:44 AM in response to Auke

Hello,

I have noticed the exact same thing. Mine also has a yellowish screen and far less brightness than my 6s.

Last but not least, my iPhone 7 tends to overheat when I put it to charge. In fact it turns so hot I'm forced to unplug the phone, let it cool, then put it back in charge again ...

this is posted from my iphone 6s btw ... which is flawless

Best regards,

Francis

iDoc SE7

Level 1

4 points

Sep 18, 2016 10:46 AM in response to Auke

Same issue here. My SE is smooth, but noticeable animation lag on my 7. I would guess taptic Engine or processor management. Seems to be only be affecting the 7. Needs addressed by Apple. Makes me feel like my phone is slower.

Cash B

Level 1

4 points

Sep 18, 2016 11:54 AM in response to Auke

I have an iPhone 7 10.0.1 and my iPhone lags as well when opening and closing apps as well. I have 10.0.1 on an iPhone 6, 6S, and 5 and no animation lag what so ever. So much for a faster processor on the 7. Perhaps since people with older iPhones were able to beta test the new software (ios 10) they were able to fix the lag for those devices before being released. Hopefully, they will be able to determine what is causing it on the iPhone 7 and fix it soon. Otherwise I am very disappointed with the 7.

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