Will never install another beta

[atlchamp]

I'm fine with the issues, for some reason while I'm running the beta I find satisfaction in finding the issues, reporting them, and watching things improve with every release. Almost like I'm contributing. I like getting the features early, but also giving feedback to help them mature for when they go to the public. I haven't had any significant issues, just minor annoyances. However when a major issue does crop up, I don't have a problem with restoring as new. I do that once every few months anyway.

The only thing that's annoying is being on the beta train almost constantly. Every so often I need a break, and I get tired of that feeling of my nightly iCloud backups sort of getting stuffed with buggy beta crap. That's just when I reset as new and choose not to install the profile for awhile. Not a big deal at all imo.

Running beta software isn't for everyone.

man its sad how many people apple has running their software on their devices and yet still come out with bugs. It took until 9.2 before that settings scroll bug was fixed, I mean stuff like that would have Steve jobs rolling over in his grave. Everyone must agree that the quality of iOS has been degrading since the introduction of iOS 7. Its just been bug filled and with each release we are promised speed, quality, and polished results and yet we keep waiting until the next version each time with more waiting and hoping.

 

[XTheLancerX]

man its sad how many people apple has running their software on their devices and yet still come out with bugs. It took until 9.2 before that settings scroll bug was fixed, I mean stuff like that would have Steve jobs rolling over in his grave. Everyone must agree that the quality of iOS has been degrading since the introduction of iOS 7. Its just been bug filled and with each release we are promised speed, quality, and polished results and yet we keep waiting until the next version each time with more waiting and hoping.

Yeah just wait for the people to come streaming in saying "that bug doesn't matter quit being so petty"

They don't understand, it's not about that bug in particular, it's about the fact that such dumb bugs make it to the public on a regular basis. It's quality control we are complaining about, not "ew this x bug is so annoyiinnnngggg....!!"

Another thing to consider though, a lot of people on the public beta are the ones people were discussing earlier, the ones who just want features early to show off to their friends and such. They couldn't give a damn about trying to report anything, they just want to skip the wait for public release.

 

[Michael Goff]

man its sad how many people apple has running their software on their devices and yet still come out with bugs. It took until 9.2 before that settings scroll bug was fixed, I mean stuff like that would have Steve jobs rolling over in his grave. Everyone must agree that the quality of iOS has been degrading since the introduction of iOS 7. Its just been bug filled and with each release we are promised speed, quality, and polished results and yet we keep waiting until the next version each time with more waiting and hoping.

Steve allowed a lot of horrible bugs and bad designs to go through. Let's not pretend otherwise.

 

[Abazigal]

If I were to do a back up on iOS 9 .2 .1 today and then use 9.3 beta for four months and then downgrade back to 9.2.1 then any text messages and activity for those four months are totally gone. What are you guys not understanding about that

I understand, and at this juncture, the only thing you can do is suck up the loss, restore your phone and wave bye bye to those text messages. Learn from this experience and move on.

I made the same conscious decision when I elected to set up my iPad as a new device instead of from a backup. But then again, apart from SMSes, most of my other data is already stored on the cloud, and I am already using whatsapp and telegram as my primary means of communication, so no real loss there.

 

[SoYoung]

I only install beta for major iOS releases (x.0 releases) just to try out the new features and see if it runs well on my devices and maybe one or two weeks later I go back to the current version.

I dont see the point to always be in betas for the x.1, x.2 versions etc. Theses releases never have enough features to get the annoyances of beta software on daily driver device imo.

 

[atlchamp]

Yeah man it's simply not worth it. Apple isn't wowing me enough to be super hype about installing betas and dealing with bugs for lackluster features. But it is my decision to install them so I fault myself but not worth the headache at all

 

[Jsameds]

Yeah man it's simply not worth it. Apple isn't wowing me enough to be super hype about installing betas and dealing with bugs for lackluster features. But it is my decision to install them so I fault myself but not worth the headache at all

9.3 was a pretty major revision as far as x.1 updates go. Personally I'm only enrolled in the beta program to get features earlier than the rest. The relatively minor bugs that occour I can deal with, and they usually get a revision every 2-3 weeks so they do get better over time until final release.

 

[lovewd]

actually I had an iTunes back up but if you read my post, all the activity you do while on the back up can't be put back on a lower iOS version. you just have to use that older backup and see texts that could be weeks or months old and app activity that hasn't registered. I wish apple would let you use any backup on ANY iOS you choose

Ohh thats my bad. I misunderstood what you're complain was. While I agree it sucks, and its an inconvenience, and Ive lost a lot of stuff because of it, thats the price you pay for using a beta. Im so used to it at this point that I just don't even keep any messages or anything on my phone, I just take screenshots of everything

 

[throAU]

Why would you be on beta for four months? By that point 9.3 would already be out as a released version?

Not necessarily. if you're a dev typically the first beta comes out a LONG time before RTM.

 

[C DM]

Not necessarily. if you're a dev typically the first beta comes out a LONG time before RTM.

For major versions it's a longer process, but the discussion here has been around the recent minor updates that aren't typically in the four month range.

 

[nicho]

Can the mods please delete this thread

Do you plan to re-post it in finished form in a couple of months?

 

[Abazigal]

Yeah man it's simply not worth it. Apple isn't wowing me enough to be super hype about installing betas and dealing with bugs for lackluster features. But it is my decision to install them so I fault myself but not worth the headache at all

Betas aren't supposed to be like some early screening of The Avengers movie for a privileged, lucky few. It's there so software developers are kept abreast of how software is changing at Apple's side so they can update their apps alongside Apple's. At the same time, they can provide feedback to Apple so improvements can be made on Apple's end as well.

But yeah, I also learnt the hard way that iOS betas aren't really worth the effort unless you are a software developer or your job somehow depends on it (eg: you cover Apple news for a living).

 

[AZhappyjack]

So a beta can act a lot like it is still in beta release?

Wow. Mind blown.

 

[AZhappyjack]

There is a reason Apple used to keep betas locked down.

When Apple started talking about public betas I said that it was a bad idea ... that we'd end up here sooner rather than later.

 

[vertsix]

I have an iPhone 5 on beta 2, iOS8.2 that will simply never expire. iPhone runs smoothly without difficulty- yet with minimum jailbreak tweaks.

Why would you stay on iOS 8.2 beta 2? :S

 

[Goatllama]

I backed up but you have so many new texts and apps and settings that it's weird just restoring back to a point where you are looking at texts that are 3-4 months old

Well there's your problem: you need less friends and to be less popular, like me! If barely anyone messages you, there's nothing to lose.

 

[braddick]

Why would you stay on iOS 8.2 beta 2? :S

Would have preferred and earlier iOS, but picked this one up for cheap on eBay. Runs smooth compared to iOS9 for an iPhone5. It's also jailbroken.