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Should I update air2 from 8.4 to 9.0.2?
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I was thinking about upgrading to the 6s+, but iOS 9 is keeping me on my 6+. It runs better on iOS 9 and Safari is much more stable. Some folks with 6s devices are reporting lag, so I doubt 1gb of ram is the issue.
Would I prefer iOS 9 to be a bit smoother? Sure. Other than that, iOS 9 is just better. I'm sure it will smooth out over the next couple of updates. Minor animation glitches do not make iOS 9 unusable. Taking everything into consideration, iOS 9 is more stable to me.
If you're sensitive to any kind of lag, don't upgrade.
Thanks for stating the reason I created this thread.
If signing window wasn't closed, I wouldn't care and would try it. Unfortunately once you take the leap, no returning. I kinda wish I kept my mini2 on 7.1.2 in some respects
The thing is, as you already see, you'll get split opinions which ultimately won't really give you enough to decide if it's worthy or not for you going by that feedback. Trying it out yourself on another device that is the same is likely the closest you'll come to having a better idea (although even that won't tell you for sure how well it will work on your device specially).
The thing is we all at some point need to be current. If I had a choice I would like to go back 3.2.2.
9.0.2 works ok on my Air2, but have issues with blank pages in app switcher as well as some blank apps while doing updates. Sometimes I also have partial blank pages while reading articles in Safari. For those reasons alone I would hold off until at least the next version update.
I also believe this is the case with every update. I am always stunned to read the issues our fellow forum members are experiencing. The only issue I've experienced with any upgrade is the occasional stutter when scrolling and that varied by website.
there's a bit of lag, but it's still a responsive device, overall, and the new features are worth it, in my opinion.
You are on Macrumors, that's what you get.
There are literally millions of people happy with iOS 9, but the same people keep saying it's a "mess" again and again...
With iOS 9.0.2 you will objectively will gain:
- new features
- security fixes
- content blockers: that will fasten web browsing, and reduce tab reloading way more than anything software update can do
Nice generalisation pal.They are either happy with it or try to ignore it and deal with it because there is lag on my buddy's iPhone 6 and he said that small lag doesn't bother him
As you can see it isn't working on my fresh install iPad Air 2 so generalising that Air 2 is working fine is wrong
Generalizing that the Air 2 isn't working fine is also wrong.
I wasn't generalizing anything. I was sharing my experience that it works perfectly for me.
Apple Music app is horribly optimised and doesn't run smoothly on the Air 2. I'm not sure whether this was the case for iOS 8.4.1 as my Air 2 came with 8.3 preinstalled (which had the old-style music app) and I've only had it a few days so updating to 9.0.2 was the only option.