I was trying to do the update, plugged into my Mac, through iTunes. When I did it via wifi (no iTunes, just from Settings) it was 247MB and went quick! Not sure why it would do this
I would like to update my wife's 4s from iOS 6 wirelessly with only 246MB free (she's got a ton of baby videos.)
Absolutely make _sure_ that you have a safe backup of that content. You can use iCloud backup and iTunes Backup. Wipe the device, do the upgrade, and then restore the content. Might be a pain, but that should work, and would ensure that the device is working as optimally as possible.
I was trying to do the update, plugged into my Mac, through iTunes. When I did it via wifi (no iTunes, just from Settings) it was 247MB and went quick! Not sure why it would do this
It has probably already downloaded the update files in the backup.
I was trying to do the update, plugged into my Mac, through iTunes. When I did it via wifi (no iTunes, just from Settings) it was 247MB and went quick! Not sure why it would do this
The update package is different for the two methods, the OTA being a compromise since they know a 1:1 swap is impossible over the air for something the size of an operating system measuring in GB...
If there's any doubt, just wait until you're near a computer and do the iOS update using iTunes. OTA delta updates might be smaller and faster than the iTunes updates that download the entire iOS package. But, remember that the botched iOS 8.0.1 update only affected those who used OTA updates. For whatever reason, it just seems that iTunes iOS updates have been less problematic than the OTA updates.
Normally, I also restore my device as new before installing a major interval iOS update, and then restore the apps and content from a backup. But, my "Other" directory has ballooned up to 3.0 GB, and the only way to purge all the garbage data from that directory is by restoring the device as new. So, I might wind up doing the clean sheet iOS update, and then restore from a backup.
> Reduces the amount of storage required to perform a software update
I hope Apple doesn't use this as an excuse for continuing with the 16mb iPhone/iPad.
It really doesn't matter. If 16GB (and I assume you meant GB and not mb) wasn't enough before this change, then it still won't be enough after this change.
Apple will never give you a reason why they will or won't keep the 16GB base model. You can actually get 8GB iPhones still you know.
The 4s is pretty laggy with iOS 8.x, to the point of being unusable. And there is no going back at this point if you don't like it.
I disagree with that as my 4S works great with 8.1.2.
Anyway, I certainly hope Apple will release another 3.5-inch iPhone with current processor and 4G capability. I just hate having to carry a larger screen in my pockets.. I was looking at my old Sony Ericsson from back then.. the thing was so compact. I remember how bulky I thought the iPhone 3 was when I got one.
I didn't have to re-pair with either of my two Bluetooth speakers or in my Honda but I did forget to check whether the update turned Bluetooth on automatically, like past iOS updates have done. Doh!
If there's any doubt, just wait until you're near a computer and do the iOS update using iTunes. OTA delta updates might be smaller and faster than the iTunes updates that download the entire iOS package. But, remember that the botched iOS 8.0.1 update only affected those who used OTA updates. For whatever reason, it just seems that iTunes iOS updates have been less problematic than the OTA updates.
Normally, I also restore my device as new before installing a major interval iOS update, and then restore the apps and content from a backup. But, my "Other" directory has ballooned up to 3.0 GB, and the only way to purge all the garbage data from that directory is by restoring the device as new. So, I might wind up doing the clean sheet iOS update, and then restore from a backup.
IIRC people have mentioned Messages get stored as "other" so a significant portion of that might be real things rather than simply "lost" sectors.
I was trying to do the update, plugged into my Mac, through iTunes. When I did it via wifi (no iTunes, just from Settings) it was 247MB and went quick! Not sure why it would do this
I was trying to do the update, plugged into my Mac, through iTunes. When I did it via wifi (no iTunes, just from Settings) it was 247MB and went quick! Not sure why it would do this
It has probably already downloaded the update files in the backup.
I was trying to do the update, plugged into my Mac, through iTunes. When I did it via wifi (no iTunes, just from Settings) it was 247MB and went quick! Not sure why it would do this
The update package is different for the two methods, the OTA being a compromise since they know a 1:1 swap is impossible over the air for something the size of an operating system measuring in GB...
Indeed, they are different. Downloading it through iTunes downloads the whole iOS firmware, available in case you want to do a complete restore of an iOS device. The OTA updates are merely delta's.
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I was trying to do the update, plugged into my Mac, through iTunes. When I did it via wifi (no iTunes, just from Settings) it was 247MB and went quick! Not sure why it would do this
So how much space is now required??
I would like to update my wife's 4s from iOS 6 wirelessly with only 246MB free (she's got a ton of baby videos.)
Absolutely make _sure_ that you have a safe backup of that content. You can use iCloud backup and iTunes Backup. Wipe the device, do the upgrade, and then restore the content. Might be a pain, but that should work, and would ensure that the device is working as optimally as possible.
I was trying to do the update, plugged into my Mac, through iTunes. When I did it via wifi (no iTunes, just from Settings) it was 247MB and went quick! Not sure why it would do this
It has probably already downloaded the update files in the backup.
I was trying to do the update, plugged into my Mac, through iTunes. When I did it via wifi (no iTunes, just from Settings) it was 247MB and went quick! Not sure why it would do this
The update package is different for the two methods, the OTA being a compromise since they know a 1:1 swap is impossible over the air for something the size of an operating system measuring in GB...
If there's any doubt, just wait until you're near a computer and do the iOS update using iTunes. OTA delta updates might be smaller and faster than the iTunes updates that download the entire iOS package. But, remember that the botched iOS 8.0.1 update only affected those who used OTA updates. For whatever reason, it just seems that iTunes iOS updates have been less problematic than the OTA updates.
Normally, I also restore my device as new before installing a major interval iOS update, and then restore the apps and content from a backup. But, my "Other" directory has ballooned up to 3.0 GB, and the only way to purge all the garbage data from that directory is by restoring the device as new. So, I might wind up doing the clean sheet iOS update, and then restore from a backup.
> Reduces the amount of storage required to perform a software update
I hope Apple doesn't use this as an excuse for continuing with the 16mb iPhone/iPad.
It really doesn't matter. If 16GB (and I assume you meant GB and not mb) wasn't enough before this change, then it still won't be enough after this change.
Apple will never give you a reason why they will or won't keep the 16GB base model. You can actually get 8GB iPhones still you know.
The 4s is pretty laggy with iOS 8.x, to the point of being unusable. And there is no going back at this point if you don't like it.
I disagree with that as my 4S works great with 8.1.2.
Anyway, I certainly hope Apple will release another 3.5-inch iPhone with current processor and 4G capability. I just hate having to carry a larger screen in my pockets.. I was looking at my old Sony Ericsson from back then.. the thing was so compact. I remember how bulky I thought the iPhone 3 was when I got one.
So how much space is now required??
I would like to update my wife's 4s from iOS 6 wirelessly with only 246MB free (she's got a ton of baby videos.)
Honestly I'd stick with iOS 6 on a 4s or older myself.
Did the update. had to re-pair my iPhone 6 with car radio
Calendar didn't sync with iCloud calendar until I toggled show all calendars
I didn't have to re-pair with either of my two Bluetooth speakers or in my Honda but I did forget to check whether the update turned Bluetooth on automatically, like past iOS updates have done. Doh!
If there's any doubt, just wait until you're near a computer and do the iOS update using iTunes. OTA delta updates might be smaller and faster than the iTunes updates that download the entire iOS package. But, remember that the botched iOS 8.0.1 update only affected those who used OTA updates. For whatever reason, it just seems that iTunes iOS updates have been less problematic than the OTA updates.
Normally, I also restore my device as new before installing a major interval iOS update, and then restore the apps and content from a backup. But, my "Other" directory has ballooned up to 3.0 GB, and the only way to purge all the garbage data from that directory is by restoring the device as new. So, I might wind up doing the clean sheet iOS update, and then restore from a backup.
IIRC people have mentioned Messages get stored as "other" so a significant portion of that might be real things rather than simply "lost" sectors.
Indeed, they are different. Downloading it through iTunes downloads the whole iOS firmware, available in case you want to do a complete restore of an iOS device. The OTA updates are merely delta's.
I'm pretty pleased with this update. It seems to have corrected a bluetooth audio issue I was having in my car.
Is it advisable to update my ipad mini (1st one) from 7.1.2 to 8.1.3? I currently have no issues (and not much storage).
I wouldn't. There's no way back once you upgrade, and graphics is known to be laggy on older iPads.
I have kept my original mini up to date.
Safari sucks (especially on AI), but otherwise it's not too bad.