Ios 9 on iphone 4s owner reviews.
Version 9.2 of the iOS operating system has fully assumed its rights. If you suddenly have questions about how to upgrade to this version, you can find answers to them in the next guide.
Compatibility .2
iOS 9.2 can be installed for free on the following devices:
- iPhone 6s, iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus, iPhone 5s, iPhone 5c, iPhone 5 and iPhone 4s
- Pro, Air 2, Air, 4, 3, and 2
- iPad mini 4, iPad mini 3, Retina iPad mini, 1st gen iPad mini
- 6th gen touch, 5th gen touch
Backup device
It never hurts to make a backup of your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch just in case, before installing the update for iOS. In addition, if you make an encrypted backup via iTunes, private information, such as passwords, will also be saved in it along with all the files.
You can make a backup in iTunes or iCloud.
Jailbreak
If you jailbreak your iOS device and really do not want to part with all your tweaks, it is recommended not to update and wait until Pangu or TaiG crack iOS 9.2.
Installing iOS 9.2 over the air (OTA)
Before downloading the update, connect the device to a power source so that the battery does not accidentally sit down during the update. The download and installation process may take different times, from several minutes to an hour, depending on the load on Apple servers and your Internet connection. Of course, it is better to update via Wi-Fi so as not to waste the traffic of mobile Internet.
Once you are connected to the power and wireless network, open Settings and go to General\u003e Software Updates. iOS will automatically check for updates and tell you that an update to 9.2 is available.
Those who have jailbreak installed should be updated via iTunes, as the OTA update with jailbreak can lead to problems.
Click the Download button. Wait for the download to finish and then click Install. Downloading will take some time, so if you are tired of waiting, get distracted by something else. Your device will beep when the download is complete. Go back to Software Updates and proceed with installing the downloaded update by clicking the appropriate button.
Install iOS 9.2 via iTunes
If you were unable to download the update by air, try downloading the update using the official links listed below and installing it manually via iTunes. Also, this installation method may be necessary in the case when the free disk space on the device is not enough for OTA update.
Before you begin, make sure that you are using the latest version of iTunes. You can update iTunes in the program settings.
After that, follow the instructions:
Step 1: Connect the device to the computer via a USB cable. Launch iTunes and wait for the program to recognize the device.
Step 2: Click on the device button located to the left of the iTunes Store button in the upper right part of the program.
Step 3: Click on “Check for Updates”. No additional keys are required to clamp. iTunes will automatically start downloading and installing the update, if available.
Step 4:A message appears stating that a new update is available. Click on “Update”.
Step 5: Skip this step if the update started in steps 3 or 4.
If you download the firmware via Safari, make sure that the automatic unzip option is disabled, or download the archive via Chrome or Firefox.
The model number of your device can be found on its back panel. The number is needed in order to select the correct download link.
iOS 9.2 for iPad:
iPad Pro Wi-Fi
iPad Pro Wi-Fi + Cellular
iPad mini 4 Wi-Fi
iPad mini 4 Wi-Fi + Cellular
iPad Air 2 (Model A1566)
iPad Air 2 (Model A1567)
iPad mini 3 (Model A1599)
iPad mini 3 (Model A1600)
iPad mini 3 (Model A1601)
iPad Air (Model A1474)
iPad Air (Model A1475)
iPad Air (Model A1476)
iPad mini 2 (Model A1489)
iPad mini 2 (Model A1490)
iPad mini 2 (Model A1491)
iPad (4th generation Model A1458)
Note: If you download the firmware file using, then make sure that the automatic unpacking function is disabled or use Chrome or Firefox.
Check the back cover of your iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch to find out your model number and download the file from the appropriate link.
Step 6:You will receive a pop-up message informing you that iTunes will update the iPhone / iPad / iPod Touch with iOS 9.3 firmware.
Step 7: Check out what's new in iOS 9.3. Click on the button Further. Then click I agree.
Step 8: iTunes will start downloading the firmware file (this can take a long time, depending on your Internet connection). After downloading the file, it will process the firmware file, extract the software, prepare the device for updating and install it.
Step 9: Do not disconnect the device until the update is complete. This may take several minutes. Your device will be updated to iOS 9.3 firmware and will reboot once or twice during the update process.
Troubleshooting
If you get errors while trying to install iOS 9.3, try these tips.
Since the release of iOS 9, many owners of old Apple devices have been tormented by the question: “Should I upgrade to iOS 9 on iPhone 4S and iPad 2?”, Because these are the oldest devices that support iOS 9 and, accordingly, they can lag. Fresh versions of iOS are focused on more productive hardware, so on older devices, new versions of iOS can slow down.
The ideal version of iOS is the one with which the device working under this version of iOS came out. For example, for iPhone 4S and iPad 2, this is iOS 5, for iPhone 5, iOS 6, etc. But since we want to try new versions of the Apple OS and use the new features, we are in a hurry to always update sacrificing the speed of our iGadget.
Today's topic is the new iOS 9 and the minimum supported devices - iPhone 4S & iPad 2. I’ll give you statistics on the opening times of standard applications on iPhone 4S and iPad 2. You will see comparisons of the speed of the previous version of iOS 8.4.1 and iOS 9 GM.
Speed \u200b\u200bon iPhone 4S
It was based on several standard applications that opened on the iPhone 4S, first on iOS 8.4.1, and then on iOS 9.
The conclusion is obvious - on iPhone 4S, iOS 9 is slower than the previous version of iOS 8. Imagine now that iOS 7 or even 6 works even faster than the nine on 4S. Therefore, is it worth you to update. In any case, the speed will slow down. You will sacrifice the speed of work in favor of new features.
Watch the video how iPhone 4S works on iOS 8.4.1 and iOS 9. You will be surprised.
iOS 9 significantly slows down the speed of the iPhone 4S.
And I also recommend watching a video review of how iOS 9 works on the iPhone 4S, 5, 5C, 5S, 6, 6 Plus. First, the guy turns on all iPhones at the same time, and then, how they all turn on - he begins to show how the simplest functions work.
And after watching these videos, it becomes clear that the iPhone 4S is already the last century. Today, in the fall of 2015, we can safely say that the iPhone 4S is no longer a current phone. Most likely, he will not pull the next version of iOS 10 either. And even if it pulls, it is unlikely that the speed of the device would change for the better. Rather, the worst.
IPad 2 speed
The same thing happens on the iPad 2. Under iOS 9, iPad 2 starts to work noticeably slower.
Is it worth it to upgrade, or it may be better to change the device to a newer one at all, you decide. However, they are impressive and it is not possible to resist without trying them.
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At the annual WWDC in 2015, the 9th version of Apple’s mobile operating system was introduced. The software was well received and intrigued by many, including support for fairly old gadgets, including the iPad 2 generation and iPhone 4s. In this article, we will analyze what a new platform from California is and how iOS9 behaves on iPhone 4s, as well as consider reviews, real problems and expert opinions.
iOS 9
The system was announced in the summer of 2015 at WWDC. This iteration of Apple's software platform brought a lot of changes that affected mainly the internal components of the system with a minimum of visual changes. The Apple Music service was officially launched, some standard programs were updated, and new opportunities for developers appeared.
Many innovations have disappeared under the hood. They were met only by those involved in the development, but from this they did not become less important.
Features
One of the most important changes was the update of the search engine. Spotlight was trained in new chips, which included: the ability to convert currencies and other values, performing the functions of a calculator, searching for weather, news, music and the like. Unfortunately, many functions are geographically limited and do not work in Russia. Third-party developers received a specialized API that allows you to integrate the functions of their applications in Spotlight.
A new browser has got new features. Now developers can create an ad blocker. Unlike AdBlock and similar solutions, Safari does not just hide it, but prevents it from loading, which speeds up the Internet and reduces the level of tracking from contextual advertising.
The standard note taking program has been updated. If before it was just a weak text editor, now it is a powerful tool akin to Evernote. The user can add attachments to notes, such as web links, documents, images, audio files and much more. All attachments can be viewed in a special mode, and the notes themselves can now be scattered in folders.
A separate news program has appeared, which so far does not work in Russia. This is an aggregator of news from the Internet, designed to replace the disappeared “Kiosk”. Many serious publications and independent editions have the opportunity to post their news on the Apple system and at the same time receive money for advertising.
Apple’s mapping service has also been updated. In addition to closer integration with search and Siri, the service has the opportunity to build walking routes. Again, due to geographical restrictions, this function is unlikely to work in Russia. Even transport routes are still not adapted to Russian realities.
Many small changes were also introduced, for example, the standard dialer learned to look for numbers in the mail, and the calendar there also searches for invitations and flights. The long-awaited search function by settings and energy saving mode appeared.
Of the visual changes, it is worth noting only the new multitasking menu. It has lost useful features, has become less convenient, but more attractive and adapted for the new 3D Touch displays.
Bias in performance
During the presentation, the manufacturer several times focused on the fact that the new operating system was developed with special attention to the code, and its performance is much higher. Much has been said that the update will have a good effect on battery life. For the first time in such a long period, Apple has recognized that both options are suffering. And then the long-awaited changes appeared. As if to prove this fact, the company announces that there will be an iOS 9 update on the iPhone 4s. Reviews about the system rained down immediately after the release of the test version, and not bad.
Test period: OS 9 beta on iPhone 4s
This is the most amazing time for the new system, because almost immediately public access was opened for the test version, so a lot of people instantly had a hand in the new platform. Including the owners of the oldest gadgets, which included the iPhone 4s. It is worth noting that it was a rather successful experiment - iOS 9 on iPhone 4s. Feedback on such a launch by the second beta was very positive - the device "came to life" in front of our eyes. Autonomy grew, and everyone was happy. It is important to note that the same wave of positive feelings hurt those who installed iOS 9 on the iPhone 4s 8gb. The reviews said that the new installation system (with system cleaning and subsequent reloading) was the only thing that allowed them to install a newer program in automatic mode and without losing important data.
Unfortunately, as is often the case with Apple, everyone was happy just before the release. As soon as we managed to evaluate the release version, it became clear that the system was not at all suitable for older devices. Already at the time of the release of iOS 9 GM on the iPhone 4s, the reviews changed dramatically to negative ones. The owners of all the old devices seemed to be framed, and everyone who did not have time to "roll back" was forced to endure the new "features" of the system.
iPhone 4s is morally obsolete but not broken
This model of apple smartphone was released back in 2011 (by the standards of technological progress). This was the first phone from California with a dual-core processor, which caused the latest version of the operating system to be ported to it. The gadget is still a kind of unspoken symbol of the iPhone, and smartphones in general. This is the most recognizable phone in the world, but, unfortunately, hopelessly outdated. Updating it to the latest version of iOS is a bad decision, which for many turned into regret.
Availability
The most surprising in the latest release is the list of supported devices. IOS 9 on the iPhone 4s and iPad Air 2 was updated at the same time, although with a lot of differences, but the fact itself was surprising. This is a fiery hello to all the "dinosaurs" and lovers of the glass iPhone.
Another help in favor of installing a new program was, in fact, a new update system, which automatically freed up space for a new distribution, after which it pumped up losses. This made it possible for all owners of 8-gigabyte gadgets to jump to iOS 9.
Performance
This is the most controversial moment in the whole system. Throughout its history, Apple's platform has been called the most stable and fast, affordable and simple. iOS in the world of operating systems with its range of qualities received the title of AK machine. Running iOS 9 on the iPhone 4s is pretty tolerable, but it's not even close to the user experience that Apple fans are used to experiencing.
Slow frame rates and hangs became noticeable literally everywhere. The search opens slowly, information is also processed. Delays occur when making a call, modern applications open for a long time. The smoothness in the Music app drops wildly. You have to wait for the launch of even commonplace utilities, such as a calculator, clock, voice recorder and others. The descent of the camera will also not be as frisky as before.
Safari unloads tabs from memory literally at the very moment when you leave it, and hardly loads massive pages. Productivity has fallen, and this cannot be denied. Using the system is becoming more and more difficult.
Function support
In the case of Apple gadgets, users often face all sorts of restrictions. This is mainly due to geography. One need only recall how long the Russian-speaking population waited for the notorious Siri. Almost 5 years passed before she was taught Russian, and even then they didn’t finish it. The same can be said about maps, music, iTunes, and many other services.
There is another kind of restrictions that are associated with the hardware of a particular device. And if sometimes they are not too large-scale and rigid, then this time they completely lose the sense of installing a new version of iOS.
For example, Siri's hint system on older phones is not supported, and you won’t even find this screen. You can also forget about the availability of support for browser add-ons (you won’t be able to block ads). Even there is no way to make sketches in the updated Notes application. Therefore, users have not received anything new. Almost all functions have been cut out. As a result, we have a minimum of updates and a heap of performance problems.
iOS 9 on iPhone 4s: reviews, opinions
The best mobile operating system in the world has gathered a lot of positive reviews, especially at the time of release. And with each new update, the user’s opinion declined. The number of bugs was growing, performance was falling, and as a result, the constantly on Caps Lock finished off everyone. There are many users who will argue that the iPhone 4s is still operational, the system is in order, and you can work. These people are often in a hurry to leave feedback on iOS 9 with a positive connotation, misleading many who are considering updating.
It's all about perception. Someone is used to the fact that programs should start for 5-10 seconds, and someone is not ready to wait a second, therefore always buys the most modern gadgets.
Therefore, it’s so hard to formulate a general impression regarding iOS 9 on iPhone 4s. Reviews about the program due to different perceptions of users do not provide an opportunity to answer the question of whether to install a new system.
Time to change the device, or "conspiracy theory"
Upgrading to iOS 9 is the last stage in the life of the fourth generation of iPhones. It is worth recognizing that his life cycle has expired, and it is time to get rid of him. This is not surprising, because its hardware is rather weak, and the software is becoming more complex and heavy.
There is a popular belief that the slowdown of the operating system is not due to weak hardware, but because of Apple’s desire to cash in on its users. Allegedly, this is a violent impact on the owners of old iPhones, an attempt to survive them from old phones, forced to buy a new product. In favor of this theory is the fact that the hacker community has long learned how to speed up the device, implement features that Apple does not want to implement, and so on. Like it or not, no one can say for sure. One thing is clear that the time of the old “iPhone” is over, and it's time to change it.
And also,,, it is possible on the following devices:
- iPhone 6s / 6s Plus (iOS 9.x only)
- iPhone 6/6 Plus (iOS 8.x and iOS 9.x only)
- iPhone 4 / 4S / 5 / 5S
- iPad Air, iPad 2/3/4, iPad mini and iPad mini with Retina display
- iPod touch 5G
DO NOT UPDATE ON iOS 7, iOS 8, iOS 9 if you are using a locked phone, i.e. which was bought as locked and then unlocked by software or using Gevey SIM and its analogues. If you upgrade, you will get a BRICK (the phone will NOT work)!
Those who bought the iPhone locked on the operator and then did the unlock DO NOT UPDATE!
Make a backup your iPhone / iPad / iPod before updating to save all contacts, SMS, photos, videos and notes. The backup can be done in iCloud via Wi-Fi or by connecting the device to the computer via the USB connector in iTunes.
Make a backup
The backup can be made to the iCloud cloud via Wi-Fi or saved to the computer via iTunes, by connecting the device to the computer via the USB connector.
Back up to iCloud over Wi-Fi
Make sure Wi-Fi is connected and working on your device. Make sure that during the update to the new firmware you will not leave the WiFi coverage area.
To create a backup to the iCloud cloud on the desktop of your iPhone / iPad or iPod, click on ““.
Go to “ iCloud”And if your device is configured using the Apple ID, then go to“ Storage and copies”And click“ Create copy“.
Backing up to iCloud or to a computer via iTunes
Connect your iPhone / iPad or iPod to your computer via a USB connector. ITunes must be installed on the computer and the Internet must be running to update the firmware. Launch iTunes. When the default startup option (for most) is turned on, it will open after connecting the device to the computer. Go to the tab of your iPhone / iPad or iPod.
We choose where we want to make a backup: in iCloud or on a computer (if you create a backup on your computer, you can protect it with a password).
After creating the backup, you can proceed to the next step.
Update firmware over the air via WiFi
This is the easiest way. WiFi connection required during update. In addition to having Wi-Fi, make sure that your device is at least 50% charged (or better yet, connect the device to charging). The firmware installs quickly, but it can take a long time to download via WiFi, as this depends not only on your Internet connection speed, but also on the workload of Apple servers.
To update the firmware on the desktop iPhone / iPad or iPod, click on “”
Select (click) on “ The main”
Information about the new firmware will be loaded and it will remain to click “ Download and Install“.
Be patient while the new firmware boots from the Internet (the download time depends on the speed of your Internet), do not interrupt the download, do not remove the device from the Wi-Fi access zone.
Congratulations on your new firmware!
It is important to note that not all iOS 7 features will work on all devices.
If someone needs to upgrade to a new firmware via iTunes, write about it in the comments and we will write instructions for updating via computer.
Direct firmware links
What's new in iOS 7.01, iOS 7.0.2, iOS 7.0.3, iOS 7.0.4, iOS 7.0.6, iOS 7.1.1, iOS 7.1.2?
You can find out what's new in each of the firmware versions 7 by the following links:
If you have problems installing
If you have any problems, write to our experts on the forum in the sections or directly at. Help!
IOS 8.0.1 firmware
The first unsuccessful iOS firmware. Apple was forced to stop distributing the firmware a few hours after its release due to problems with iPhone 6 and 6 Plus users with cellular communications (it simply didn't work) and with the Touch ID fingerprint scanner.
IOS 8.0.2 firmware
It fixed iOS 8.0.1 errors, the full list of fixes is on the link below.
IOS 8.1.3 firmware
iOS 8.1.3 January 27, 2015. This is a technical update that fixes the bugs of the previous iOS 8.1.2, improves stability and performance.
IOS 8.2 firmware
iOS 8.2 supports the WatchKit programming interface for supporting app development. It is firmware 8.2 that allows iPhones of models 5 and above to exchange data with Watch. The official release of iOS 8.2 March 9, 2015.
IOS 8.3 firmware
The release of iOS 8.3 took place on April 8, 2015. With the release of iOS 8.3, developers have access to the new software development tools Xcode 6.3 with support for the Swift 1.2 programming language. Of course, iOS 8.3, like iOS 8.2, supports WatchKit for developing applications for the Apple Watch. From the innovations in iOS 8.3, a new set of emoji emoticons appeared, which allows you to insert face icons of different skin tones, two-factor authorization support for Google accounts, support for wireless connection to the CarPlay car interface. There are improvements to CloudKit and iCloud Drive. The main innovation of iOS 8.3 was the presence of the Russian-speaking voice assistant Siri. Among the shortcomings of firmware 8.3, it should be noted that the function of confirming purchases in the App Store using the Touch ID fingerprint scanner is not working. How to fix this error is described here. The release of iOS 9 firmware took place on September 16, 2015.
IOS 9.1 firmware
Firmware update 9.1 is aimed at improving the stability of the iPhone and iPad. iOS 9.1 fixes many bugs.