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iPhone iOS 12.4.1 or 13.1? iPhone XS Max
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Stay at IOS 12 if everything works fine...there is no way back from IOS 13. Maybe if you like dark mode.
Well, If I had the option I’d go back to 12.4.1 again. It’s not that IOS13 is downright terrible. It runs pretty well and is pretty stable. But the MAIL app.... chessus they screwed that one up - like BAD!
The worst part is there seems to be no focus on remediating it.. Can’t even begin to understand how the current mail app status could in any way resemble release worthy software at Apple - especially considering its a KEY app of your phone.
The worst part is there seems to be no focus on remediating it.. Can’t even begin to understand how the current mail app status could in any way resemble release worthy software at Apple - especially considering its a KEY app of your phone.
Like Der Keyser, if I could go back to 12.4.1 I would, in a heartbeat. Unfortunately that was never possible with an iPhone 11 Pro Max. I love the 11PM hardware, but iOS 13 is a mess. I'd encourage you to stay on 12.4.1.
I stayed on 12.4.1 with my X to keep full functionality of 3D Touch. There are some features I would like to have from iOS13 but for now I’m not updating..
I've been on iOS 13 since the first beta and have had minimal issues but it seems I'm one of the lucky ones. I recommend keeping iOS 12 until Apple can clean 13 up a bit.
In theory, as long as you want, if you avoid the subtle update authorizations that can pop up. In real life, though, ultimately, security updates and OS/app feature updates can make this a difficult choice to go with long term. But hey, all you have to do is wait until next September when 14 will presumably fix this mess the way 12 superbly cleaned up 11.
I’d wait. Stay on 12.4.1 for now. iOS 13 is pretty darned buggy (no matter what the resident Apple cheerleaders claim).
I hesitated to update to iOS 11 due to the early issues (and 32-bit deprecation) and ended up taking a pass on it entirely.
The new devices which came from the factory with iOS 12 have been fine.
I suspect iOS 13 may meet the same fate as 11 did, for me.
It's almost like the Star Trek movies -- be wary of the odd numbered ones. (7, 9, 11, and now 13).
Apple now has five different OSes to maintain. Even if they have much in common, that's a lot of work, and rigid annual release schedules aren't helping the cause.
Federighi needs to get a better handle on this tick/tock cycle and prevent it from being a good/bad cycle.
The new devices which came from the factory with iOS 12 have been fine.
I suspect iOS 13 may meet the same fate as 11 did, for me.
It's almost like the Star Trek movies -- be wary of the odd numbered ones. (7, 9, 11, and now 13).
Apple now has five different OSes to maintain. Even if they have much in common, that's a lot of work, and rigid annual release schedules aren't helping the cause.
Federighi needs to get a better handle on this tick/tock cycle and prevent it from being a good/bad cycle.
Wait. Don't do it. I'm on Swappa right now looking for a used XS Max with 12.4.1 installed. It's that bad.
Stay on 12.4.1, you'll be much happier. I tried 13.0 and 13.1. Stuttering animations, mail not working correctly, ect. Tried both set up as new on iTunes as well as iCloud. Same result. Went back to 12.4.1. Now all is well... I then set up a tvOs beta profile so I wont be bugged to upgrade to iOS 13. works like a charm. XS Max, 64Gb here...
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You should be able to stay back as long as you want. Just as long as you can deal with those pesky update notifications.
