iOS 9.2 Bug Fixes, Changes and Performance Improvements

[I_am_a_loser]

So if you're already running 9.2 (beta 4) it's the same as the final release?

 

[C DM]

So if you're already running 9.2 (beta 4) it's the same as the final release?

It appears that that is the case.

 

[C DM]

The app switcher has been tweaked, think it might take some getting used to for me.

Fast? In my case it went from fast to slow on my iPhone 6 and iPad Air 2, I can't swipe and go beyond the next app which I could before. It is much less smooth in that regard because it just stops when reaching the next app. There seems to be more accuracy but swiping to apps that are further down the list is now very unpleasant. It takes too much swiping which makes it more RSI prone. The previous way was only a bit too quick but at least you could go through the list quite quickly.

That primarily applies when Reduce Motion is enabled (now that Apple reduced motion there as well).

 

[GreyOS]

Anyone find Word doesn't open/crashes while opening on their iPad Air 2 on 9.2? Could be a coincidence as not used the app in a while. Googling the issue, some people had it when 8.4 came out and the app needed an update, wondering if it's the same here.

 

[Stickharuhi]

@Agent2015

Odd. Worked before here, working still now. Seems fine. ??

No use my tutorial. Please not connect, only from other device search. And please tap from other device the wifi search. Tap 5x the search icon. Why tap? For wifi network search

 

[I_am_a_loser]

It appears that that is the case.

That sucks.

 

[dyn]

That primarily applies when Reduce Motion is enabled (now that Apple reduced motion there as well).

Seems to be a bit buggy. When you disable Reduce Motion it is fast again but when you enable it afterwards, it will be faster than it was prior to enabling Reduce Motion but not as fast as when Reduce Motion is entirely disabled. Making gentle longer swipes also seems to help.

 

[MICHAELSD]

Rather than dropping frames when force touching an app icon, the pop-up animation is now buttery smooth. This was bugging me a bit but now the UI is running perfectly!

 

[Mr D]

The app switcher has been tweaked, think it might take some getting used to for me.

For what device?

 

[C DM]

For what device?

It's mostly related to how it works with Reduce Motion enabled.

 

[minato21]

So there isn't a single difference to beta 4? Not even slight speed improvements?

 

[VanNess]

If my phone has to lag for an extra second here and there, and in a way that does not impede function in the slightest...in order to ensure that a family somewhere out there gets to spend time with their dad over thanksgiving, i'm 100% okay with that.
I may be the minority.

Actually dad will be spending so much time enabling and disabling and re-enabling reduce motion/transparency trying to figure out what's wrong with his device that he will be a no-show for thanksgiving

 

[numb3rmonkey]

Rather than dropping frames when force touching an app icon, the pop-up animation is now buttery smooth. This was bugging me a bit but now the UI is running perfectly!

This. Finally!

 

[I_am_a_loser]

So there isn't a single difference to beta 4? Not even slight speed improvements?

Apparently no...

 

[DeApp1e]

I was on Beta 4 - Just updated to this version, hopefully it's more stable? :/

 

[Mlrollin91]

I was on Beta 4 - Just updated to this version, hopefully it's more stable? :/

How did you update from B4 to literally B4? Same build number. Only way to update would be a restore through iTunes. But it's still not an update.

 

[DeApp1e]

How did you update from B4 to literally B4? Same build number. Only way to update would be a restore through iTunes. But it's still not an update.

Was told by Apple Music support team to 'update' via iTunes as i'm experiencing an issue where there's no 'make offline' button.. :/

 

[Mlrollin91]

Was told by Apple Music support team to 'update' via iTunes as i'm experiencing an issue where there's no 'make offline' button.. :/

So essentially restore as new (or from backup)? Interesting. I'm completely shocked that there wasn't any build change whatsoever. Even iOS 9 GM was different than final release.

 

[kwokaaron]

On iPhone 6 it is smooth as warm butter. Much much better than iOS 9.1. I must mention I skipped the betas.

App switcher, quick search (scrolling down) and control center are lag-less. That's awesome.

Noticed this on the iPhone 5. App switcher, the only place where it actually stutters is fixed! I really wasn't expecting this since the device was so old. I have no idea what they were talking about when they said they "Improved performance while in Multitasking UI" in iOS 9.1 'cause it sure as hell didn't for me.

 

[Zolos]

I have a major lag / lagging keyboard when I search or spell out names in my Contacts. About a month ago I was told at the Apple store that it was a known issue ... was hoping this update would solve it. No such luck. Anyone else have this issue?

 

[DeApp1e]

So essentially restore as new (or from backup)? Interesting. I'm completely shocked that there wasn't any build change whatsoever. Even iOS 9 GM was different than final release.

From a backup - They said beta's experience bugs with Apple Music and the 'stable' release of 9.2 should fix it (it didn't) - I simply shift clicked on 'Check For Update' and selected build 13C75 from my developer account

 

[kapp2]

Fast? In my case it went from fast to slow on my iPhone 6 and iPad Air 2, I can't swipe and go beyond the next app which I could before. It is much less smooth in that regard because it just stops when reaching the next app. There seems to be more accuracy but swiping to apps that are further down the list is now very unpleasant. It takes too much swiping which makes it more RSI prone. The previous way was only a bit too quick but at least you could go through the list quite quickly.

Hmm. On my 6 plus, i can swipe very fast from left. right over to where home screen is. But i agree. dont know if i like the way animation is :/ have a little ios 7 switcher to it. still iOS 9 switcher animation but you know what i mean.

 

[DanGoh]

General consensus seems positive. Goodbye iOS 8.4. We had good times.

 

[madara889]

How is Performance on Air 2 !!

 

[jonobin]

What about the annoying bug that causes the UI to wait since the animation has ended before coming responsive again?