iOS 11.2.5 Bug Fixes, Changes, and Improvements

[carlvi]

I remember with iOS 9 they specifically focused on extending battery life. Let's see what 11.3 and later do.

Yup, I recall thinking of both iOS 6 and iOS 9 as "Snow Leopard-style releases" in that they didn't add much in terms of new features but rather focused on polishing performance and battery life.

The thing is, I think, that OS developers (not just Apple and iOS) are too focused on releasing new features and changing the UI instead of optimizing core performance and cleaning up code. Most average users care little about the OS itself and more about how the device performs while running apps and doing tasks. I couldn't care less about the design of the Messages icon and cool new features like "Hey Siri" or raise to wake - what matters to me are things like not having to keep my phone constantly plugged in while playing Spotify in my car. I'm sure many others would agree. Let's see what 11.3 has to offer.

 

[archvile]

8 on 11.2.5, no problems here, battery life has been same, performance has been same, very happy with it. Looking forward to 11.3 and iMessage in iCloud, deleting threads from 3 devices gets annoying.

 

[NowhereManNumber9]

I'm hating the fake info of the battery percentage. If I turn off the phone and I put it to charge, the phone turns on with 4% less than when it was on

 

[XCELVINX]

Since 11.2.5 I have the same usage and standby time... someone else?

 

[kingston73]

I'm am sooooo tired of this ios 11 and these updates. I've been using ios since version 8 and I've never seen this many fixed and then rebroken things. My complaint is with carplay, there's only been 2 versions of ios 11 that have worked flawlessly with my carplay stereo. the 2.2 version was pretty good and now 2.5 has broken it again. I may just try the .3 beta now and see if that's any better. I just don't understand how apple can fix something and then rebreak it multiple times.

 

[JetBlack7]

After almost a week, I can say that battery life has been the best of the latest IOS releases. Installed from scratch, no backup. First charge lasted me close to 3 days. Very happy

 

[papbot]

I'm am sooooo tired of this ios 11 and these updates. I've been using ios since version 8 and I've never seen this many fixed and then rebroken things. I just don't understand how apple can fix something and then rebreak it multiple times.

It’s definitely been the whack-a-mole operating system.

 

[NowhereManNumber9]

After almost a week, I can say that battery life has been the best of the latest IOS releases. Installed from scratch, no backup. First charge lasted me close to 3 days. Very happy

Device?

 

[JetBlack7]

Device?

iPhone 8 Plus

 

[acmfaxxe]

Since 11.2.5 I have the same usage and standby time... someone else?
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Look here:

https://forums.macrumors.com/thread...-same-as-standby.2088942/page-6#post-25753097

Known bug. For me at 11.2.5 it came also back today. After a restart so far fine.....

 

[monnyblack1]

After almost a week, I can say that battery life has been the best of the latest IOS releases. Installed from scratch, no backup. First charge lasted me close to 3 days. Very happy

What are you using ?

 

[Galacticos]

Since 11.2.5 I have the same usage and standby time... someone else?
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Yep the way usage is calculated has definitely changed.

I’m pretty sure background activity has been lumped back in with usage.

Battery life still disappointing
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Look here:

https://forums.macrumors.com/thread...-same-as-standby.2088942/page-6#post-25753097

Known bug. For me at 11.2.5 it came also back today. After a restart so far fine.....

I looked at the thread but can you describe the bug that was trying to be fixed? (It wasn’t just that the numbers are the same but what is the underlying usage problem)

 

[JetBlack7]

What are you using ?

I answered two posts above yours: iPhone 8 Plus.

 

[acmfaxxe]

This morning my alarm doesnt work. My X speakers doesnt play any sound. Also Music etc... A restart fixed the problem...

 

[XCELVINX]

Yep the way usage is calculated has definitely changed.

I’m pretty sure background activity has been lumped back in with usage.

Battery life still disappointing

Drains the battery now faster or is it the same with this "bug"? :/

-- Update --

I checked my battery usage when the phone is locked and it seems normal just -39mA...

 

[DCIFRTHS]

What is the latest Modem Firmware for the Qualcomm iPhone 8 (not the PLUS model)?

Anyone know the answer to the question quoted above? Is the modem firmware the same version as the Qualcomm iPhone 8 Plus?

 

[WhiteHawk]

Anyone getting cell data disconnecting occasionally (Wifi is fine) and having to put on airplane mode and off again to fix? I think I’ve been having it since last update on my X.

 

[freakomac]

Anyone getting cell data disconnecting occasionally (Wifi is fine) and having to put on airplane mode and off again to fix? I think I’ve been having it since last update on my X.

I have experienced this, used to think it was because of poor network coverage, not sure if its the software.

OTOH, battery life in 11.2.5 seems a wee bit better.

 

[WhiteHawk]

I have experienced this, used to think it was because of poor network coverage, not sure if its the software.

OTOH, battery life in 11.2.5 seems a wee bit better.

It’s the last update and this one causing it I’m pretty sure, it’s never happened before for me.

 

[NowhereManNumber9]

Anyone getting cell data disconnecting occasionally (Wifi is fine) and having to put on airplane mode and off again to fix? I think I’ve been having it since last update on my X.

Same here with 7P

 

[joshua89]

Good day to all!

Anyone experiencing the same USAGE and STANDBY times in your battery settings?

Performed a clean install of ios 11.2.5 using itunes but still has this annoying problem. Diagnostics from an authorized apple service center says all is normal and working as it should.

 

[Galacticos]

Good day to all!

Anyone experiencing the same USAGE and STANDBY times in your battery settings?

Performed a clean install of ios 11.2.5 using itunes but still has this annoying problem. Diagnostics from an authorized apple service center says all is normal and working as it should.

I don’t have the same but I have much higher usage.
Either Apple have changed the way they measure usage or something extra is going on in the background that shouldn’t be. I’m quite sure podcasts with the screen off didn’t count as usage not long ago but it apparently does now.

I don’t think the Apple diagnostics test is very enlightening

 

[currrr]

Is the haptic engine bug completely fixed now? It no longer makes that metal crunching noise when I swipe up on my control center on my iPhone X, but I've noticed that if my phone is already playing some music and I get a notification (unmute and vibration) then the haptic system makes a weird noise. I'm not sure if something is wrong with my phone but it seems like this only started happening in the past updates.

 

[sbailey4]

I don’t have the same but I have much higher usage.
Either Apple have changed the way they measure usage or something extra is going on in the background that shouldn’t be. I’m quite sure podcasts with the screen off didn’t count as usage not long ago but it apparently does now.

I don’t think the Apple diagnostics test is very enlightening

Yeah that always counted just like playing music did even using BT speaker. The deal is there is some app or process running. Maybe closing all apps and rebooting may help. Or look for an issue with iCloud, email acct, or some other app running.

 

[ipooed]

Anyone else experiencing springboard crashes daily??? IP7+