Apple releases iOS 8.1.3 reducing storage required to update, squashing Spotlight bugs, more

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  • Reply 41 of 60

    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

  • Reply 42 of 60
    coolfactorcoolfactor Posts: 2,329member
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Geekmee View Post



    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.

  • Reply 43 of 60
    coolfactorcoolfactor Posts: 2,329member
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by smartmammal View Post

     

    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.

  • Reply 44 of 60
    jfc1138jfc1138 Posts: 3,090member
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by smartmammal View Post

     

    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...

  • Reply 45 of 60

    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.

  • Reply 46 of 60
    The empty spotlight search bug is still around on my iPhone 6. Frustrating bug.
  • Reply 47 of 60
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by gregq View Post



    > 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. 

  • Reply 48 of 60
    gilesgiles Posts: 15member
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by John.B View Post

     

     

    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.

  • Reply 49 of 60
    irelandireland Posts: 17,799member
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Geekmee View Post



    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.

  • Reply 50 of 60
    geekmeegeekmee Posts: 646member
    ireland wrote: »

    Honestly I'd stick with iOS 6 on a 4s or older myself.
    Good advice... I think it's just best to upgrade her 4s when I get my tax refund. That makes more sense.
  • Reply 51 of 60

    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

  • Reply 52 of 60
    john.bjohn.b Posts: 2,742member

    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!

  • Reply 53 of 60
    jfc1138jfc1138 Posts: 3,090member
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Woochifer View Post

     

    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.

  • Reply 54 of 60
    jccjcc Posts: 335member
    Seems snappier? lol
  • Reply 55 of 60
    philboogiephilboogie Posts: 7,675member
    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

    coolfactor wrote: »
     
    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.

    jfc1138 wrote: »
     
    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.
  • Reply 56 of 60
    banchobancho Posts: 1,517member

    I'm pretty pleased with this update. It seems to have corrected a bluetooth audio issue I was having in my car.

  • Reply 57 of 60
    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).
  • Reply 58 of 60
    john.bjohn.b Posts: 2,742member
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by JayKay77 View Post



    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.

  • Reply 59 of 60
    iaeeniaeen Posts: 588member
    jaykay77 wrote: »
    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 have kept my original mini up to date.

    Safari sucks (especially on AI), but otherwise it's not too bad.
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