Apple is just weeks away from unveiling two new iPhones, but as with any Apple reveal, there are still plenty of details being kept under wraps. The most oft-repeated rumor, supported by enough evidence to put it in the fact column, is that one iPhone 6 model will have a 4.7-inch display and the phablet version will feature a 5.5-inch display. With larger displays, it would make sense for Apple to bump up the resolution as well, but previous reports regarding an upgraded resolution have been shaky at best.

Now, months later, 9to5Mac’s Mark Gurman has returned with new evidence which points to a 828 x 1472 pixel resolution for both models of the iPhone 6.

According to Gurman, certain iOS 8 files in the latest Xcode 6 SDK beta are optimized for an iPhone with a resolution of 414 x 736. Since Xcode uses point values, it doesn’t account for the full Retina resolution, which is actually double that of the code. In other words 414 * 2 = 828.

Further proving the point, the SDK shows the iPhone 5/5s/5c resolution to be 320 x 568, when in fact the display resolution on the latest phones is 640 x 1136.

Based on Gurman’s calculations, Apple would have room for two additional rows and one additional column on the iPhone 6 screen if this resolution turns out to be present on the final product. We’ll know for sure on September 9th.

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Apple has created 18 new wallpapers for iOS 8 and the new iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus. If you’re excited about the upcoming software update or the larger smartphones, grab the new backgrounds here.

iClarified has put the wallpapers in an easy to download zip file and included five versions of each wallpaper:
● iPhone 5s,5c,5 – 640×1136
● iPhone 5s,5c,5 – 744×1392 (Parallax)
● iPhone 4, 4S – 640×960
● iPhone 4, 4S – 640×1192 (Parallax)
● iPhone 2G, 3G, 3GS – 320×480

Download the wallpapers here.

Recommend: Wallpapers are the image shown when your phone is idle. Syncios has a large collection of free wallpapers for many different types of phones spanning many categories and is growing all the time. There are Huge and growing collection of free games, apps, wallpapers, ringtones for iOS devices. Just simply download and have a try.

Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8

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You can simply download the wallpaper to PC and then use Syncios Manager to import photos/wallpapers to your iPad/iPhone/iPod.

1. 1. Download and install Syncios Manager.
2. Under My Device, click Photos tab on the left panel of Syncios Manager.
3. Click “Import” button to import photos from PC to iPad/iPhone/iPod.

We just released free iOS Manager software —- SynciOS Transfer new version 4.1.1. This new update allows you to manage your iOS Devices on your PC after upgrading to iOS 8.

All existing users can update to new version without any charge. Still unfamilar with SynciOS software, it is a tool to manage all your iOS devices in a very similar way to iTunes, but it adds a few new and interesting options, while ridding itself of some of the more annoying features found in the Apple program.Below are the key features you do not want to miss.

• Transfer media files like music, videos, ringtones, podcasts, TVShows, audiobooks, voice memos, iTunes U between iOS devices and PC.
• Add songs, apps, videos, etc. from any PC to iPad, iPod Touch and iPhone
• Create, edit, delete photo albums in your PC.
• Download Photo Streams from iCloud
• Import and export Ebooks in your iOS devices easily.
• Manage Apps and app documents; install, uninstall and backup apps from your PC.
• Backup and restore SMS, Contacts, call history, Notes and messages
• Download Web Videos from 100+ online sharing video sites easily.
• Download free apps, games, ringtones and wallpapers and transfer for your iOS devices seamlessly.
• Explore file system contents: view file content, copy files or their paths to a local directory, back them up, as well as create new folders and import new files.
• Extract iTunes backup files
• Built-in Video Converter, Audio Converter, Ringtone Maker
• Other useful utilities: clean up iPhone data, show system log,checkout crash report, as well as shut down or reboot devices.

Just simply download and have a try.
Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8

SynciOS is free and availble on http://www.syncios.com/
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Apple has officially released iOS 8 for download.

iOS 8 delivers a simpler, faster and more intuitive user experience with new Messages and Photos features, predictive typing for Apple’s QuickType keyboard and Family Sharing. iOS 8 also includes the new Health app, giving you a clear overview of your health and fitness data and iCloud Drive, so you can store files and access them from anywhere. With more than 4,000 new APIs, iOS 8 allows developers to further customize the user experience with major extensibility features and robust frameworks such as HealthKit and HomeKit. 

After months filled with jealousy as you watched developers (and anyone else with a $99 developer account) download each new iOS 8 beta update, the wait is finally over: iOS 8 has been released to the public and is now available for download. Users with compatible iPhone, iPad and iPod touch devices can now download the final version of iOS 8, which has thankfully been stripped of all — or at least most — of the bugs that plagued early adopters over the summer as they hopped from beta to beta. Their pain is now your gain, and Apple’s new feature-packed mobile software is ready for primetime.

First things first. Here is a list of every iPhone, iPad and iPod touch that is compatible with Apple’s new iOS 8 software:

• iPhone 5s
• iPhone 5c
• iPhone 5
• iPhone 4s
• iPod touch (fifth-generation only)
• iPad Air
• iPad mini
• iPad mini with Retina display
• iPad (third-generation and fourth-generation)
• iPad 2

Do you see your device listed above? If so, you have two options for downloading and installing the iOS 8 update.

The easiest way is to download the new software as an over the air (OTA) update. On your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch, simply open the Settings app and tap General, then Software Update. Now, just follow the instructions to install iOS 8.

Alternatively, you can connect your iOS device to your Windows or Mac computer to download and install the new software through iTunes.

Of course, be sure that you back up your iOS device using iCloud or iTunes before installing iOS 8. You shouldn’t lose any data during the upgrade process, but it’s always better to be safe than sorry.

And last but not least, be patient. Millions upon millions of people are trying to download iOS 8 from Apple’s servers right now, so things are bound to get bogged down for a while.

Before updating you should backup your device. You can backup your iPad/iPhone/iPod to PC with Syncios Transfer.

1. How to backup iPhone with free iPhone backup tool
2. Why you need to backup your iPad iPhone iPod before Upgrading to iOS 8

If you don’t know how, here are instructions on updating to iOS 8 via Software Update.

Step One
Press to launch Settings from your SpringBoard.

Step Two

Tap General from the Settings menu.

Step Three

Choose Software Update from the General menu.

Step Four
Your device will now check for updates.

Step Five
If an update is found you can tap Download and Install to begin the upgrade process. You should make sure you have sufficient battery power left and are on Wi-Fi before continuing.

Step Six
The firmware update will be downloaded to your device and prepared.

Step Seven
Apple will begin installing the software update unless you tap the Later button to cancel it. You can also tap Install to skip the timer.

Step Eight
Your iPhone will now reboot and begin installing the latest firmware. Once complete you will be returned to your SpringBoard.

Recommend: You can also use Syncios to free backup old iPhone and transfer to new iPhone 6. You can also download and install apps into iPad/iPod/iPhone. There are Huge and growing collection of free games, apps, wallpapers, ringtones for iOS devices. Just simply download and have a try.

Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8

Reference: www.iclarified.com
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Some of Apple’s selling points for iOS devices are extended support for future software updates, and timely simultaneous iOS update releases for all supported devices. The company often brags with numbers detailing iOS update stats and tells regular customers and developers that Google’s Android can’t come close to offering a similar experience. However, Ars Technica warns that the incoming iOS 8 update for the iPhone 4S and iPad 2, while laudable for such old device, will not offer flawless experiences.

FROM EARLIER: iOS 8 has been released – download the update now!

Both 2011 devices, the iPhone 4S and iPad 2 are the most entry-level iOS gadgets that will be updated to iOS 8 today. However, iPhone 4S and iPad 2 owners should expect iOS 8 glitches once the update is installed, as their hardware might be a bit too old for Apple’s fresh iOS 8 release.

Because they’re older, not all iOS 8 features will be available to iPhone 4S and iPad 2, such as Handoff, AirDrop or Metal graphics.

Furthermore, the overall experience might be hampered by certain delays, as iOS 8 apps will require additional time to load, and lag can be expected once inside certain apps. For what it’s worth, Safari browsing might be faster on the iPad 2 according to some benchmarks.

Finally, iOS 8 might not look so hot on either device. The 3.5-inch iPhone 4S display could be seen as too small for the increased number of UI elements present on iOS 8 screens, while the iPad 2 might have a font readability problem.

That doesn’t mean iPhone 4S and iPad 2 users should stay away from iOS 8 – and it’s always possible that Apple will further improve iOS 8 experience on older devices in a future update, just as it did for the iPhone 4 with iOS 7 – but users shouldn’t be surprised to experience a glitch here and there either. Ars’ thorough reviews of iOS 8 on iPhone 4S and iPad 2 are available at the source links.
Before updating you should backup your device. You can backup your iPad/iPhone/iPod to PC with Syncios Transfer.

1. How to backup iPhone with free iPhone backup tool
2. Why you need to backup your iPad iPhone iPod before Upgrading to iOS 8

Recommend: You can also use Syncios to free backup old iPhone and transfer to new iPhone 6. You can also download and install apps into iPad/iPod/iPhone. There are Huge and growing collection of free games, apps, wallpapers, ringtones for iOS devices. Just simply download and have a try.

Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8

Reference: bgr.com
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Make space on an iPhone: get extra space when you need it for the iOS 8 update

One of the challenges we encounter every day is making the most of the 16GB of space available on our iPhone – this was an issue that became particularly pertinent when we tried to install iOS 8. But there may be times when you may find even 65GB isn’t enough space for everything you want to store on your iPhone. Follow these tips to maximize the capacity of your iPhone.

How to make space on your iPhone

Recommend: You can also use Syncios to free backup old iPhone and transfer to new iPhone 6. You can also download and install apps into iPad/iPod/iPhone. There are Huge and growing collection of free games, apps, wallpapers, ringtones for iOS devices. Just simply download and have a try.

Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8

Reference: macworld
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Apple officially released iOS 8 on September 17, 2014, which certainly includes some great enhancements, and resolved a variety of issues for many Apple users. However, it seems not everything is perfect. No matter that you’ve installed iOS 8, or plan to install iOS 8, you may want to read this post on the common problems when updating to iOS 8 first so that you can better prepare in case something goes wrong, no matter during or after upgrading to iOS 8.

Here, we summarize the most commonly encountered problems or issues that you may meet during or after updating to iOS 8 with the corresponding solutions. Just follow this post to quickly fix these most common problems.

Question 1. Don’t Have Enough Free Space to Upgrade iOS 8

“The iOS 8 update requires near 5 GB storage depending on your device model. How to fix this?” To check how much storage you need, go to Settings > General > Software Update. (You might be prompted to update to 7.1.2 instead of iOS 8—update that first, then it’ll prompt you for iOS 8.)

If you have a 16 GB phone, 5 GB means a massive chunk of your photos, videos, music and apps. Therefore, in order to install iOS 8, most people have to delete their apps, photos, music and more to make room for the software upgrade. You should check:
16 ways to save space on your iPhone: make room for iOS 8

Step 1 of 16: Delete apps you don’t need

Question 2. Frozen or Stopped During iOS 8 Update

1) Usually, this is closely related to Internet connection problems or slowness with your Internet speed. The iOS 8 update process may take a while to complete, so be patient.

2) Hold down the Sleep/Wake button and the Home button for ten seconds to reboot your device. After the device reboot, go to Settings > General > About to check the iOS version the device is running now. If it’s not iOS 8, restart the process of iOS 8 update again.

Question 3. Stuck on Apple Logo

One of the most severe problems affecting users is that iOS 8 update stuck on Apple logo during start up. After turning the iPhone on, you’ll simply see a blank screen or the Apple logo, but nothing else happens.

Solutions:

1. Turn your device off by holding down the Sleep button.
2. Connect your iPhone to your computer and start iTunes.
3. Hold down both the Sleep and Home button for about 10 seconds.
4. Release the Sleep button and keep holding the Home button until a message appears in iTunes.
5. Select your device, and click Restore option under Summary.

Question 4. Requiring More iCloud Storage to Backup

After updating to iOS 8, many users found that they need much more iCloud storage space to backup their iPhone, iPad or iPod touch. For example, an iOS user named Docd said that he just needed 23.6 GB to back up his iPhone and iPad, while he needs additional 17 GB to backup after iOS 8 update. If you are struck in the same situation and you are hesitate whether should you upgrade your iCloud storage plan. Here are some tips to help you manage your iCloud space better without upgrading iCloud storage plan:

1) Delete old and unwanted backups

On your iDevices, go to Settings > iCloud > Storage & Backup > Manage Storage > Delete old or unwanted backups.

2) Turn off unnecessary backup option

Tap on your iDevcies: Settings > iCloud > Select the unnecessary backup options to turn off. Before turning off unnecessary backup option, you should read.

3) Back up contents to computer instead of iCloud

When it comes to backing up contents to computer, you know that you can easily back up Photos and Videos to computer with Syncios, while some personal data, such as Contacts, Notes, Calendar, Safari Bookmarks, Safari History and Messages are not in the supportable list.

• How to backup iPhone notes
• How to backup and resore iPhone

Question 5. Frozen, Slow Touchscreen or Keyboard after Upgrading to iOS 8

General solution is to perform a soft reset by holding down the Home button and the Sleep/Wake button until the device restarts and you see the Apple logo. Or double tap the Home button and make sure you swipe to close anything you don’t need running. Here’re some specific solutions:

> Frozen or Unresponsive Screen: If your phone has completely locked up, press and hold the power button and Home key at the same time until you see the Apple logo. This will reboot your device.

> Slow Touchscreen: Devices typically begin to slow down as their internal storage fills up. If you have a lot of unused apps or old photos, delete or move them to the computer.

Moreover, you’d better disable the parallax wallpaper. On the iPhone 4 and 4s, go to Setting > General > Accessibility > Turn on the Reduce Motion option. Newer iPad models, along with iPhone 5, 5s, 5c, go to the Wallpaper & Brightness settings > Tap the lock screen wallpaper > Toggle Perspective Zoom to off.

> Slow Keyboard: iOS 8 brings the biggest changes to the keyboard, making it predictive in its text selections and choosing autocorrect substitutions. And also for the first time, adds support for full keyboard customization, including installing 3rd-party keyboards like Swype. Go to Settings > General > Reset and tap Reset Keyboard Dictionary.

Question 6. Apps Crash or Won’t Load

1. Double tap the Home button and swipe up on any app that has been crashing or failing to load. Now try loading it again.
2. It’s always worth trying a restart. Hold down the Home button and the Sleep/Wake button until you see the Apple logo.
3. Your apps should automatically update, but you can check in Settings > iTunes & App Store to turn on Updates under Automatic Downloads. If you prefer to do it manually then make sure that any app that’s crashing is fully up to date.
4. Try uninstalling any problem app and then reinstalling it. Backup to iTunes first if you’re worried about losing saved data in the app.
5. Try a factory reset by going to Settings > General > Reset and choosing Erase All Content and Settings. You’ll want to make sure you backup first, but bear in mind that you might reintroduce the problem if you restore your backup.

After trying above solutions, if you still can’t open your apps, it’s likely to be related to apps compatibility. While most apps should work with new iOS 8, there’re certainly apps that won’t work anymore once iOS 8 is installed.

Question 7. Can’t Send and Receive Text Messages

iOS 8 adds further functionality to the existing SMS app by including a range of features, such as add/removing individual users to the group, assigning titles to threads to keep the conversations grouped accordingly, and the ability to send pictures, video and voice messages directly from the Messages app without having to switch back and forth between applications.

If you can’t send or receive SMS, iMessage text messages after upgrading to iOS 8, you can follow these steps below.

Solutions:

1. Open up the Settings app, select Messages, and tap the slider to turn, Send as SMS, iMessage off.
2. Under the settings menu, go to General > Reset and tap Reset Network Settings, send text messages again.
3. Go back to Settings > Messages and turn Send as SMS, iMessage back on.

Question 8. iPhone Won’t Turn on After iOS 8 Update

1. Hold the sleep and home button simultaneously for about 10 seconds until the Apple logo appear.
2. If that doesn’t work, try a factory reset.

Question 9. Charger or Cable Won’t Work

1. Make sure that you’re using an Apple cable and chargers.
2. Clean the lightning connector, also check the charging port of your iPhone to make sure there’s nothing stuck inside it.
3. Try a different cable.
4. Plug your iPhone into a wall outlet for approximately 20 minutes then try a reset by pressing and holding the home and power buttons until the white Apple logo appears.

Question 10. An Error Occurred While Downloading iOS 8

If you get the message ‘an error occurred’, it’s not that a big problem. Try to update again. You should know that now thousands of iPhone, iPad and iPod touch users around the world are trying to update to iOS 8.

Question 11. WiFi, Bluetooth or Network not Working or Unavailable

iOS 8 Wi-Fi/Bluetooth/Internet issues or problems have been occurring to various degrees for many users after updating to iOS 8. users after updating to iOS 8.

Solutions:

1. Try switching Airplane mode on for 30 seconds, then turn it off and try connecting again.
2. Try holding down the home button and the Sleep/Wake button until your device restarts.
3. Turn your router off for 30 seconds and then switch it on again.
4. Go to Settings > General > Reset > Reset Network Settings and then setup your Wi-Fi, Bluetooth again.
5. Try chaining the channel on your router and check the rest of the settings.
6. Make sure that your router firmware is up to date.
7. Try a factory reset of your iPhone.

If you still find yourself unable to connect to your provider after resetting, the best thing you can do is go to a retail location for your carrier.

Question 12. Stuck on “Connect to iTunes” Logo

1. To perform a hard reset, press and hold your Sleep button (located on top of device) and Home Menu button (located on bottom middle of device) for approximately 10 seconds.
2. Once your screen goes black, release both keys. (If you see a white Apple logo before you release the keys you have held the keys to long and will need to start the reset process once again).
3. The next screens you should see after the black screen, is the Apple logo screen followed by the main screen.

Question 13. Long Download Time of iOS 8

1) Connect to a fast Wi-Fi connection. On a fast WiFi connection, the iOS 8 download time is three hours on the iPad mini and six hours on the iPad 3.

2) Use the iOS 8 direct download links from Apple to get the right version of iOS for your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch, and complete the installation using iTunes in 10 ot 15 minutes.

1. Download the iOS 8 official release .ipsw.
2. Plug your iPhone or iPad into a computer and open iTunes.
3. Perform a backup just to be safe.
4. iTunes click on the iPhone option in the upper right. If you see the Restore and Upgrade options you are on the right screen.
5. Special Click on Check for Update. A special click involves holding a key while you left click.

• Hold alt/option on Mac when you click Check for Update.
• On Windows, hold Shift when you click Check for Update.

6. Find the iOS 8 download and click on the .ipsw file.

7. Let the iOS 8 update complete. This can take 15 minutes or longer depending on how long it takes to verify the update with Apple’s servers.

Question 14. Slow iPhone on iOS 8

1. Go to Settings > General > Reset > Reset All Settings > If prompted, enter your passcode and confirm. Then wait a few minutes for iPhone to restart with settings back to factory specifications. (This does not delete your apps or data.)
2. Back up your device(This wipes all of your data)> Go to Setting > General > Reset > Reset All Settings and Content > Enter a Passcode and follow prompts. After a short period, you can restore or set up as a new iPhone. This process takes a little bit longer so don’t do it unless you have an hour or so to reset and get back up and running.

Question 15. iOS 8 Drains the Battery Too Fast

Battery life is a precious commodity on the iPhone, so it is vital to optimize the setting on your iPhone to ensure that you can extend its battery life as much as possible based on your usage.

Solutions:

1) Find the Power Hungry Apps.

Go to Settings > Usage > Battery Usage, and you will see a list of apps consuming battery on your devices in the last 24 hours and last 7 days.

2) Turn off Cellular Data

Internet on your phone is a must, but it’s also a big power drain. For those of you using 3G and 4G data services, it is worth noting that they drain large amounts of battery on your phone. So when you are not using your data, it’s best to turn it off by going to Settings > Mobile and pressing the Mobile Data switch.

3) Soft Reset After Update

So you’ve just got the brand spanking new version of iOS on your phone. Simply restarting it can help sort out quite a few issues with the software on an iPhone, but it can also help with fix some battery life problems.

To conduct a soft reset simply press the power and home button until the iPhone turns off.

4) Background App Refresh

If you are looking at completely stopping background app refreshes for huge savings on battery life, then Go to Settings > General > Background App Refresh and toggle the on/off switch. You can also turn Background Refresh off for all apps or just manage each individual app’s settings.

5) Turn Down Screen Brightness

The screen is one of the biggest areas of battery usage on any smart phone. The brighter the screen, the more power it uses. Turn down the brightness to a more reasonable level by flicking up from the bottom of the screen to access the quick function toggles.

You should also make sure auto-lock is set to one minute by going to Settings > General > Auto-Lock so when not in use the screen will automatically turn off after a minute.

6) Turn Off Bluetooth and Airdrop

If you’re not using Bluetooth to stream music, or share content with other Apple users, then turn it off.

Question 16. How to Turn QuickType Text on and off After iOS 8 Upgrade

1. The one is two swipe up or down from the top edge of the keyboard.
2. The other is to press and hold on the ‘Emoji’ icon in the bottom left, which brings up a simple toggle.

Question 17. How to Add Third-party Keyboard After iOS 8 Update 

Recommend: You can also use Syncios to free backup iPad/iPhone/iPod data to PC before you would like to upgrade to iOS. You can also download and install apps into iPad/iPod/iPhone. There are Huge and growing collection of free games, apps, wallpapers, ringtones for iPad/iPhone/iPod. Just simply download and have a try.

Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8

Reference: imobie
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Is it possible to delete iOS 8 and go back to iOS 7? Yes – but time is limited. Here’s our advice on downgrading your iPhone or iPad.

Can I remove iOS 8 from my iPad and iPhone, and reinstall iOS 7? I’m sure it’s slowed them both down.

Removing iOS 8 (or any other version of iOS) and downgrading to the previous version is relatively straightforward, provided you do so within a few days of launch. There’s a brief window (generally just a few days) after Apple releases a new full version of iOS, during which the company continues to ‘sign’ (or authorise) the previous version. In those few days you can downgrade reasonably easily.

In this article we show how to downgrade your iPhone or iPad from iOS 8 to iOS 7 - the pitfalls, the problems, and the preparations you can make before upgrading in the first place.

How to reinstall iOS 8 if iOS 8.0.1 has broken your iPhone 6 or iPhone 6 Plus

Update: Apple has now issued iOS 8.0.2. If you already have iOS 8.0.1 installed, this should solve the problem. You simply need to go to Settings > General > Software update and then tap ‘Download and Install’. It’s well worth backing up your iPhone or iPad first, though.

The iOS 8.0.2 release contains the following improvements and bug fixes:

• Fixes an issue in iOS 8.0.1 that impacted cellular network connectivity and Touch ID on iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus
• Fixes a bug so HealthKit apps can now be made available on the App Store.
• Addresses an issue where 3rd party keyboards could become deselected when a user enters their passcode
• Fixes an issue that prevented some apps from accessing photos from the Photo Library
• Improves the reliability of the Reachability feature on the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus
• Fixes an issue that could cause unexpected cellular data usage when receiving SMS/MMS messages
• Better support of Ask To Buy for Family Sharing for In-App Purchases
• Fixes an issue where ringtones where sometimes not restored from iCloud backups
• Fixes a but that prevented uploading photos and videos from Safari.

Apple on 24 September released iOS 8.0.1, but quickly pulled the update when iPhone and iPad users reported major issues.

Many of those with iOS 8.0.1 installed found that they were no longer able to connect to their cellular network – instead they were faced with never-ending ‘No Service.’

The Touch ID fingerprint scanner also suffered from the update, with some users finding that they could no longer unlock their iPhone with the technology – instead being forced to use their passcode.

Apple said: “We have a workaround for iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus users who lost cellular service and Touch ID functionality after updating to iOS 8.0.1. Affected users can reinstall iOS 8 through iTunes.”

“We apologise for the great inconvenience experienced by users, and are working around the clock to prepare iOS 8.0.2 with a fix for the issue, and will release it as soon as it is ready in the next few days.”

If you’ve got an iPhone 6 or an iPhone 6 Plus and found that iOS 8.0.1 had broken it, Apple provided instructions for a “workaround.” The files required for this workaround have now been removed due to the release of iOS 8.0.2, which fixes the bugs.

If you’ve got iOS 8 and want to go right back to iOS 7, you can do so too. Read on to find out how.

Downgrade iOS 8 to iOS 7: Back up. Really! Back up now

During the reinstallation process, iOS will wipe all of the apps and data from your iPhone or iPad (except for the undeletable, stock apps). Make a backup of the device – in iTunes or iCloud – before you begin the following procedure.

Downgrade iOS 8 to iOS 7: Get an .ipsw file for the previous version of iOS 7

To reinstall iOS 7, you need the relevant .ipsw file – in this case you’re looking for7.1.2.ipsw. If it’s stored on your hard drive you can find it by following the path youruserfolder/Library/iTunes/ and then within a folder called iPad Software Updates, iPhone Software Updates or iPad Software Updates.

If you can’t find the latest one on your Mac – which is fairly likely, giving the Mac’s tendency to delete them periodically – then don’t worry. Simply run a search fordownload ipsw and select and download the appropriate file for your device. There are plenty of sites to choose from.

Downgrade iOS 8 to iOS 7: Open the .ipsw file

Assuming that Apple is still signing iOS 7, the following steps should be fairly easy. Plug your iPhone or iPad into your Mac (or PC – the steps are essentially the same), then launch iTunes. Click on your device in the iTunes interface and select Summary. Now hold down the Alt/Option key, and click the Restore button. (You’ll need to disable the Find My feature on the device if you’ve enabled it.)

Now navigate to the iOS 7.1.2.ipsw file and click Open. The Mac will now reinstall iOS 7 on your iPad or iPhone.

Downgrade iOS 8 to iOS 7: If necessary, go into Recovery mode

There are some potential obstacles, however.

If iTunes says you’re already running the latest version of iOS on your device, you may need to use Recovery mode. Shut down the device, plug one end of the syncing cable into your computer and hold down the Home button on the iPhone/iPad while you connect the cable to it. When the Connect to iTunes screen appears, release the Home button.

iTunes will say that your device is now in Recovery mode. Hold down the Option key (Alt), click Restore, navigate to the iOS 7.1.2.ipsw file, and install it on your device.

Downgrade iOS 8 to iOS 7: How to tell if Apple has stopped signing iOS 7

At some point in the next few days, Apple is going to stop signing iOS 7, and this procedure will get a lot more complicated.

If you get an alert that says this version of iOS is not compatible with your device, that means Apple has closed the window. You’re probably stuck with iOS 8, but we’ll look into any remaining methods of downgrading when we next update this article.

Good luck!

How to downgrade from iOS 8 to iOS 7: The easy method

With iOS 7 there was an easy method of downgrading to the previous operating system, and a difficult one. But the easy one was only possible for early beta testers, and for a week or so after public access was opened. Around the 21st of September 2013, Apple stopped ‘signing’ (allowing) pre-iOS 7 operating systems for installation. Apple may run things differently with iOS 8 (there’s been a lot of user anger at the inability to easily downgrade to iOS 6), but expect downgrading to get harder – if you desperately want to reinstall iOS 7, do so early.

We’ll start with the easier downgrade method that used to be possible with iOS 7, and may well work in the early days with iOS 8. (It’s outlined in full in our article How to downgrade an iPhone or iPad from iOS 7 to iOS 6 - it’s the section lower down in italics, which no longer works.)

You can download the required .ipsw (iPhone/Pad/Pod software) file for your chosen version of iOS from JustaPenguin or a similar site. (That site also lists which versions of iOS are usable for each iOS device.)

Because you’re not downloading the software from Apple itself, we should check it’s safe. (If you’re feeling reckless, you can skip this step.) In Apple OS X, use Terminal to verify that the file you’ve downloaded has not been corrupted.

After you’ve downloaded the .ipsw file, run the following command:

/usr/bin/openssl sha1 path/to/file

You can type or paste just the ‘/usr/bin/openssl sha1′ part of the command, then drag-and-drop your .ipsw file to the Terminal window to complete the path to the file itself.

Compare the alphanumeric string you see with that published on trusted sites. We looked at a few sources: The iPhoneWiki as well as our source download site of Icj.

Satisfied that you have an genuine firmware file, plug your iPhone or iPad into your Mac by its USB cable. Launch iTunes. Click on the device icon in the top-right corner.

Hold down Option or Alt key, and click on the button labelled Restore iPhone…

An open file dialog window appears. Navigate to your downloaded .ipsw file and click Open. Then let iTunes do the rest. You should have an iPad or iPhone restored to iOS 6 after a few tens of minutes.

How to downgrade from iOS 8 to iOS 7: The hard method

And here’s a radically simplified version of the hard method, which currently is the only way to downgrade from iOS 7 to iOS 6. It’s best to assume, when you upgrade to iOS 8, that it will be just as hard as this to go back. Upgrading iOS should be viewed as a major commitment.

Make sure you’ve got:

• An iPhone 4
• A Windows computer
• iTunes 11.0.5 or earlier
• Saved SHSH blobs for iOS 6.1.3 or earlier
• iFaith (a jailbreaking software tool - available from GitHub.)

[Here's how to save your SHSH blobs. If you haven't been saving your SHSH blobs - and if you're not a jailbreaker there's not really any reason why you would - then don't be tempted to look for them online. They're created specifically for the chip in your iOS device so you won’t be able to use someone else's. And what's more, people often use SHSH blobs as a lure to spread malware or scam people out of money.]

1. Back up your iPhone
2. Connect your iPhone 4 to the Windows computer
3. Start iFaith and select ‘Build signed IPSW w/ blobs’, ‘Browse for SHSH blobs’ and select the one you saved or found with iFaith earlier
4. To get the iOS firmware file, choose ‘Download it for me’, and then (when it’s finished) ‘Build IPSW’
5. Note the name of the IPSW file, then select OK
6. Hold the sleep button your iPhone, then slide to power off. Press Start in iFaith and follow the instructions to put the iPhone into DFU mode
7. Start up iTunes (version 11.0.5 or earlier, remember) and – after it detects your iPhone – click OK
8. Hold Shift and click ‘Restore iPhone’ under Summary. Find the IPSW file and select it
9. Follow remaining instructions

That should do the trick. Again, the full method and more details are available on our article How to downgrade an iPhone or iPad from iOS 7 to iOS 6 - it’s the method nearer the top.

How to downgrade from iOS 8 to iOS 7: How to prepare for upgrading

The fact that we’re discussing this before Apple even announces iOS 8 gives us an advantage – we haven’t upgraded yet, and we can prepare for the launch. What should you do to make sure that upgrading is right for you, and to boost your chances of being able to go back if you don’t like it?

In fact, we discuss this elsewhere in some detail (see How to prepare for the iOS 8 launch), but the gist of our advice would be:

1. Don’t upgrade unless you’re sure – check the reviews, try it out on friends’ devices, and make sure you’re reading advice specific to your model of iPad or iPhone (older models may not get all the features, for instance, or may suffer from performance problems).
2. Consider joining the beta programme in advance, as discussed above.
3. Save your SHSH blobs before upgrading.
4. If you do upgrade, don’t do it on launch day – there will be heavy traffic on Apple’s servers, and you won’t get a chance to try it on your mates’ phones.
5. Equally, don’t leave it too long. If there’s a honeymoon period at the start when downgrading is easier (as there was with iOS 7) it probably won’t last long.

Finally, we’d add a word of comfort to those who do upgrade and then find themselves unable to go back. First, an iOS upgrade is a major thing that underpins everything you do with your smartphone or tablet, and so it’s likely to take a while to get used to it. This is particularly true with aesthetic updates. Second, Apple won’t sit still; expect updates to iOS 8 that solve some or all of the most highly publicised gripes and issues.

How to downgrade from iOS 8 to iOS 7: Why does Apple make it so hard to go back to an older version of iOS?

Because it’s easier to support a user base that’s concentrated on a small number of software platforms. (Compare things in the more fragmented and confusing world of Android.) Because it’s easier for developers to build apps for such an audience. Because users on the latest software make the best evangelists for an ecosystem of products. (Look! My iPhone has AirDrop!) And, probably, because encouraging people to use the latest software in turn encourages them to upgrade their hardware.

How to downgrade from iOS 8 to iOS 7: Should you upgrade?

It’s obviously too early to speak specifically about iOS 8, which we can only speculate about. But as a general rule iOS upgrades are something to take seriously – they fundamentally alter your experience with a very expensive piece of consumer hardware, and often can’t be undone.

I’m a fan of iOS 7, and love trying out new features and getting used to a new look. But it can be unpleasant at first, and some people have never grown accustomed to iOS 7′s design. Just because it’s called an upgrade, don’t assume it’s guaranteed to be an improvement.

Recommend: You can use Syncios to free backup old iPhone before iOS upgrading or downgrading. You can also download and install apps into iPad/iPod/iPhone. There are Huge and growing collection of free games, apps, wallpapers, ringtones for iOS devices. Just simply download and have a try.

Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8

Reference: macworld
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We discuss the difficulties involved in deleting Newsstand, Stocks, Game Center and other pre-installed Apple apps on the iPhone and iPad, together with ways to get round Apple’s restrictions.

How can I delete Newsstand, Stocks, Game Center, Calendar, Reminders, Notes and other pre-installed stock Apple apps from my iPad or iPhone? How do I put Newsstand in a folder? And can I permanently delete other apps, so they’re completely wiped from my iTunes account?

We get these questions a lot. We’re a nation of neat freaks, apparently, and we hate having unwanted app icons on our iPad and iPhone screens. More seriously, unwanted apps take up storage space on your iPad or iPhone.

Here’s how to delete, hide or otherwise get rid of unwanted apps and app icons from an iPhone and iPad, covering both iOS 7 and iOS 6.

This feature was based on iOS 7, although many of the features are still available in iOS 8.

How to delete an iOS app or game from your iPad or iPhone

Okay, let’s start with the basic deletion process. (This is for the beginners. If you know how this works, skip ahead to the next step.)

Start your iPhone or iPad and go to the Home screen (press the Home button below the screen, or touch all five fingers to the screen and draw them inwards like a claw.) Find the icon for the app you want to delete, and press and hold it for a few seconds. It (and all the other icons on the screen) will start to wobble gently, and a small cross will appear in a grey circle by each. Tap the cross, then confirm you want to delete the app.

The app icons start wobbling…

Tap the cross and it’ll ask you to confirm the deletion

And this is what it looks like in iOS 6:

Is there any way to delete Apple apps without jailbreaking?

Yes, there is a easy way to delete apps from your iPad/iPhone/iPod — Syncios Manager. Simply connect your iDevices to Syncios Manager and delete the iPad, iPhone, iPod apps in one click.

1. Choose apps installed in your device. Hold down Ctrl/Shift key to select multiple apps.
2. Click “Uninstall” button to uninstall apps from your iPad/iPhone/iPod.

How to delete an iOS app from iTunes on your Mac

If you sync your iPhone or iPad with a Mac on a regular basis, you’ll need to remove the app from the Mac too. Open iTunes, make sure you’re in the library section (if you’re in the iTunes Store, click on Library at the top right of the screen), then select Apps from the dropdown menu at the top left. Find the icon of the app you want rid of, right-click it and select Delete.

How to recover a deleted iPhone or iPad app in iTunes

If you ever change your mind and want to get the deleted app back, don’t worry – Apple’s App Store will remember that you’ve bought it already. Find the app on the App Store and it will offer the option to download it once again, instead of the usual price tag or ‘FREE’. Click download and you won’t be charged again.

How to remove Newsstand, Game Center and other pre-installed stock Apple apps

Not everyone likes Apple’s own apps, but it’s not easy to get rid of them; Apple doesn’t allow you to simply delete Newsstand, Safari, Notes, Game Center and the rest. You can get around that, but it may not be worth the effort.

What we do, as a far simpler workaround, is hide the icons for the Apple apps we don’t use, in a folder called ‘Apple stuff’.

To organise apps into folders, press and hold the icon for one of them until it starts wobbling, then drag it on to the second app you want to be in the folder. iOS will automatically generate a title for the folder based on the apps’ descriptions, but if you tap this name you can rename it.

Newsstand in iOS 6: For the iOS 6 users out there, you’ll find that the exception to this is Newsstand, which Apple evidently loves so much that you’re not (currently) permitted to hide it away in a folder.

The original thinking may have been that Newsstand acts like a folder in its own right, and you can’t nest folder inside other folders in iOS.

Other than updating to iOS 7 (which, among its many larger benefits, allows you to place Newsstand in a folder), the best solution may well be to hide Newsstand in ascreen of its own, rather than a folder. Once again, press and hold any app icon to go into the wobbly mode, then drag Newsstand to the right of the screen and hold it there until the iPhone or iPad takes the hint and moves you on to the next screen. Continue until you get to your right-most screen, then do it once more and iOS will generate an extra screen, where you can drop Newsstand.

From now on you won’t even need to see Newsstand, unless you accidentally swipe too far. Phew! (You could dump the ‘Apple Stuff’ folder here too.)

Okay, but how do you actually delete Newsstand, Game Center and the rest of Apple’s stock apps?

Officially you can’t delete Apple’s own pre-installed iOS apps, leaving most of us with the slightly unsatisfactory hiding methods described above. But if you’re willing to jailbreak your iPhone or iPad (disclaimer: we wouldn’t recommend that, since it’s likely to obliterate any warranties you have with Apple and may even make your device stop working if you foul up the procedure) then you can do pretty much what you like.

Jailbroken iOS devices can access the Cydia marketplace for unauthorised iOS apps. You can search for apps related to Newsstand, but one that’s used successfully by a large number of users is called NoNewsIsGoodNews. Install this app and run it, and the Newsstand ‘folder’ icon will be deleted. Any magazine apps you had inside Newsstand will appear loose on your home screen, and can be placed in folders as normal. Here’s some more explanation of the process.

Again, if you want to delete Apple’s other apps you’ll need to jailbreak the iPhone, and one possibility you’ll find on Cydia is called iFile, which lets you access (and delete) all the system and application files on your iPhone. Here’s a video of the procedure, but as the man says, remember to back the files up before deleting them, in case you make an error and delete something vital to the running of your Apple device.

If either of these Cydia apps disappear, or you’re not happy with them, run similar searches on Cydia, which has plenty of apps for reorganising the files on your iPhone or iPad. But as we’ve said, be cautious: you’re outside Apple’s fenced-in ecosystem now.

Recommend: You can use Syncios to free backup old iPhone before iOS upgrading or downgrading. You can also download and install apps into iPad/iPod/iPhone. There are Huge and growing collection of free games, apps, wallpapers, ringtones for iOS devices. Just simply download and have a try.

Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8

Reference: macworld
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iOS 8 lives and dies by its features – it’s got loads of new features, and I think they’re great, but you should take a look at our review and decide if you’re interested in them. If you’re not going to use any of the new stuff then it’s probably not worth updating. And it’ll be easy to update in six months’ time if you change your mind. If you update and then change your mind in six months it will be very difficult to go back.

But I think it’s well worth upgrading – and strongly encourage you to look into all the new possibilities iOS 8 opens up.

Macworld recommendation is this: if you’re on an iPhone 5, 5c or 5s; an iPad 4 or iPad Air; either iPad mini; or the 5th gen iPod touch; then you should update. Your device can run it fine, and the new features are there for you to experiment with until you get used to them – with the Tips app to walk you through some of the new stuff.

If you’re on an iPhone 4s, an iPad 2 or an iPad 3, then I’d give it a miss. It’s not worth the slowdown. If you decide to take the plunge, I strongly recommend that you make sure Apple is still signing iOS 7 so you can downgrade if the slowdown is too much for you.

Check How to downgrade from iOS 8 to iOS 7

Recommend: You can use Syncios to free backup old iPhone before iOS upgrading or downgrading. You can also download and install apps into iPad/iPod/iPhone. There are Huge and growing collection of free games, apps, wallpapers, ringtones for iOS devices. Just simply download and have a try.

Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8

Reference: macworld
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These are instructions on how to jailbreak your iPhone 6 Plus, 6, 5s, 5c, 5, 4s on iOS 8.0 – 8.1 using Pangu8 for Mac…

If you aren’t already at iOS 8.1 we suggest upgrading to the latest firmware using iTunes. You can find download links for iOS 8.1 here. Please note that you must update using iTunes rather than Software Update. If you used Software Update you should do a backup then restore to iOS 8.1 using iTunes.

Step One
Create an iClarified folder on your desktop and download the latest version of Pangu into the folder. 

Double click the downloaded Pangu dmg file to mount it.

Then drag the Pangu app icon into the iClarified folder.

Step Two
Tap Settings from your Springboard then select Touch ID & Passcode. Turn Passcode Off if it is enabled.

Step Three
Press the Settings button at the top left to return to the Settings menu. Choose iCloud from the Settings menu then select Find My iPhone from the iCloud menu. Ensure the Find My iPhone switch is the Off position.

Step Four
Return to the Settings menu by tapping the iCloud then Settings buttons at the top left of the screen. Then enable Airplane Mode by tapping the Airplane Mode switch.

Step Five
Connect your iPhone to the computer via a USB cable, launch iTunes, and perform a manual backup. It is very important that you remember to backup your device before continuing as you could lose your data if the jailbreak process does not complete successfully.

Step Six
Right click or hold down Control and click the Pangu app from the iClarified folder on your desktop.

Click Open from the contextual menu that appears.

Click Open when warned that Pangu is from an unidentified developer.

Step Seven
You will notice the device is detected by the software. Click the large Start Jailbreak button to begin your jailbreak.

Step Eight
You will be prompted to confirm that you’ve backed up your device and that it’s in Airplane Mode, click theAlready Did button to continue.

Step Nine
The Pangu app will now begin the jailbreak process.

Step Ten
Once the jailbreak has completed successfully, your iPhone will reboot and a Pangu app and Cydia app will appear on your Springboard. Congratulations, you’re now jailbroken!

*A big thanks to the Pangu team and all the others who contributed to this jailbreak.

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Reference: iClarified

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Apple rolled out iOS 8.1.2 download earlier on this week, and if you’re running a compatible iPhone, iPad or iPod touch, it’s advisable that you update. Here, we outline five reasons as to why running the latest firmware might be a good idea.

Ringtone Issue Has Been Resolved

Users purchasing ringtones from the iTunes Store were finding that, with iOS 8.1.1 and earlier, they were disappearing from their devices for no apparent reason. But as noted in the official changelog for iOS 8.1.2, this has now been fixed, so if you’ve downloaded additional ringtones, you’ll now actually be able to use them.

Apple Has Made Several Other Bug Fixes

As with every software update, Apple mentions bug fixes in the release notes for iOS 8.1.2. They’re probably not critical flaws, otherwise they’d probably have been outlined as with the ringtone issue, but nonetheless, bug fixes are bug fixes.

Performance Benefits

With every update, Apple looks to improve performance across the iOS device range, and while, once again, we’re not going to be talking major leaps on an x.x.1 update, it’s still better to reap the benefits of improved performance. And besides, if you’re coming from an older version of iOS, iOS 8.0.x for example, then the performance bits are fairly noticeable.

You Can Jailbreak iOS 8.1.2

It’s not unheard of, but it’s also not often that Apple releases an update to its iOS software while seemingly ignoring an untethered jailbreak. But this is exactly what has happened with iOS 8.1.2, which can still be jailbroken via the TaiG team’s exploits, and thanks to a swift version bump, TaiG is primed and ready to jailbreak those devices on iOS 8.1.2.

For details on how to jailbreak, check out:

• Jailbreak iOS 8.1.1 And iOS 8.1.2 With Taig On iPhone 6, 6 Plus, 5s, iPad, More [Updated]

It’s Always Good To Be On The Latest Version

Ideally, you always want to be running the most recent version of any piece of software, and given the aforementioned bug fixes and the lack of any hindrance to the jailbreaking potential of your device, downloading and updating to iOS 8.1.2 will ensure that you’re also able to enjoy the smoothest experience on offer.

So, there’s your list of reasons to update. Obviously, it’s completely up to you at the end of the day, but with bug fixes and what’s been described as the most transparent jailbreak ever released waiting for you on the other side of that iOS 8.1.2 download, there’s a strong case for taking the plunge in this instance.

Reference: Redmond Pie

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TaiG iOS 8.1.2 jailbreak has been released. Here is a complete step by step guide on how you can jailbreak any iPhone, iPad or iPod touch running iOS 8.1.2 using TaiG.

TaiG jailbreak for iOS 8.1.2 supports:

• iPhone 6 Plus
• iPhone 6
• iPhone 5s, 5c
• iPhone 5
• iPhone 4s
• iPad Air 2, iPad Air 1, iPad mini 3, 2, 1, iPad 4, 3, 2
• iPod touch 5

Before we begin:

• Backup your device using iTunes or iCloud.
• Restore to iOS 8.1.2 using iTunes even if you are already updated to iOS 8.1.2 via OTA. You can download iOS 8.1.2 from here.
• Turn off Lock Screen passcode and Touch ID. Settings > General > Touch ID & Passcode >Turn Passcode Off.
• Turn off Find My iPhone as well. Settings > iCloud > Find My iPhone.

Here’s how to jailbreak iOS 8.1.2 on Windows:

Step 1: First up, download TaiG v1.2.0 or over for Windows.

Step 2: Connect your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch to your computer via USB.

Step 3: Start TaiG. Uncheck the 3K Assitant option and hit the green Start button.

Step 4: TaiG will now begin to jailbreak your device. During the jailbreak process, do not disconnect your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch. Once it is complete, your device will restart and you will have latest version of Cydia installed on the main home screen.

It’s that easy!

You may also like to check out:

• Jailbreak iOS 8.1.1 And iOS 8.1.2 With Taig On iPhone 6, 6 Plus, 5s, iPad, More [Updated]
• Jailbreak iOS 8 And iOS 8.1 With Pangu On iPhone 6, 6 Plus, 5s, iPad, More [Updated]

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Reference: Redmond Pie

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Ten days ago, Apple released a brand new iOS 8.1.2 update for iPhone, yet another bug fixer aimed at curtailing iOS 8 problems. Today, we want to take a look at what you need to know about the iPhone 5 iOS 8.1.2 update, a small but important update that’s currently available to those that own the aging former flagship.

Those who have owned the iPhone 5 since it came out back in 2012 have been through numerous software updates. Apple’s iPhone 5 arrived with iOS 6 on board but the device has since shifted to iOS 7 and now Apple’s iOS 8 update. iPhones typically are updated for three years before they’re kicked to the curb which means that the iPhone 5 may only have one update left in the tank.

For now, iPhone 5 users must contend with iOS 8, an update that delivered a number of new features to the iPhone 5 but one that also came with a host of new problems. iOS 8 problems emerged shortly after the iOS 8.0 release in September and iPhone 5 users in particular have been vocal about the problems plaguing their device on iOS 8.

Through a series of iOS 8 updates, Apple’s attempted to crush lingering iOS 8 problems. iOS 8.0.1 and iOS 8.0.2 eradicated a great number of issues, as did the iOS 8.1 update that emerged on October 20th. iOS 8.1.1 and more recently, iOS 8.1.2, both attempted to do the same. iOS 8.1.2, like the iOS 8.1.1 update before it, is a small bug fix update.

Apple’s iOS 8 track record has some people nervous about making the move to iOS 8.1.2. It doesn’t help that there are iPhone 5 users complaining about perceived iOS 8.1.2 problems. With all of that in mind, we want to take a final, detailed look at the iPhone 5 iOS 8.1.2 update as we head into the holidays and into the new year.

iOS 8 Roller Coaster Ride

Apple’s iOS 8 update has been very personal. I bought the iPhone 5 right when it first came out and it was a device I used every single day for two years straight. It’s still, after all of these years, one of my favorite phones. While I’ve since replaced it with an iPhone 6, many people I know haven’t. They’re still latching onto it. With those people in mind, I’ve been keeping the iPhone 5 a part of my daily routine and I will continue to do so until Apple stops offering updates.

For me, the overall iOS 8 update has been a roller coaster ride. iOS 8.0, iOS 8.0.1 and iOS 8.0.2 all treated the device well. iOS 8.1 and iOS 8.1.1 changed all that. Instead of a smooth experience, I started experience a ton of abnormal slow down. The device started to lag similar to how it lagged after the iOS 7 update. Apple’s iOS 7.1 set those problems straight but for whatever reason, they returned with iOS 8.1.

I’ve seen a little bit of an improvement after installing iOS 8.1.2 but not much. It’s still not as fluid as it was with iOS 8.0.2 on board and it’s still extremely disappointing. Though it’s not unexpected. The older a device gets, the more trouble it incurs. So I’m not surprised to see the iPhone 5 starting to deteriorate after two long years. I just didn’t expect it to arrive this early.

The iPhone 5  does have some life left in it so I’m hopeful that another iOS 8 update, or perhaps iOS 9, will improve the speed just like iOS 7.1 did earlier this year.

There’s a point to my rambling. If you’re on iOS 7.1.2 or below and you’re having an extremely solid experience, you’re going to need to be very careful. There’s potential for you to encounter decreased performance after shifting from last year’s update. For many of you, that’s going to be unacceptable. If I didn’t own the iPhone 6, I’d be going insane.

The one saving grace is that iOS 8.1.2 seems to be performing a little bit better than iOS 8.1.1 and iOS 8.1. Not a lot, but enough that it might be worth it to some of you.

If you’re not having any problems on the version that you’re on, I’d go into a holding pattern and wait for whatever is next. iOS 8.1.2 is a small update but has the potential to have a big impact on your phone. And if you’re not looking to buy another phone any time soon, many of you won’t be able to afford having those problems.

Can’t Drop Down to iOS 8.1.1

If you moved to iOS 8.1.2 and you’re having problems, you’re stuck. We’ve heard from a number of iPhone 5 users who are experiencing iOS 8.1.2 problems and unfortunately, your options are now limited.

Before yesterday, you could downgrade to iOS 8.1.1. Now, you can’t. Apple’s no longer signing on the update which means that those of you not in the beta program will remain on iOS 8.1.2 until the next iOS update arrives.

It also means that those of you with iPhone 5 problems are going to need to depend on third-party fixes to solve your issues. We’ve put together a good list of them but it’s simply a starting point. You may have to dig around for a permanent fix for what’s bothering your iPhone 5.

iOS 8.1.2 Performance

There are some positives that iPhone 5 users need to know about. While the iPhone 5 is dealing with some serious speed issues, I haven’t run into any significant iOS 8.1.2 bugs or any problems with connectivity or battery life. While speed’s taken a hit, the device still holds a solid charge and it’s still able to pull down fast Wi-Fi and LTE data speeds. So there’s that.

More iOS 8 Updates

You’re not going to be stuck on iOS 8.1.2 forever. Apple’s cooking up at least one more iOS 8 update. iOS 8.2 is currently in the company’s beta program and it recently shifted to its third beta. Apple still hasn’t confirmed the release date though given the tie-ins with the Apple Watch, it’ll probably arrive, HealthKit features and bug fixes in hand, sometime next year. It has the potential to eliminate lingering iOS 8 problems and my hope is that it restores the speed.

There are also rumors regarding a new iOS 8.1.3 update. iOS 8.1.3 isn’t confirmed but it does look like Apple is testing the software before a potential release ahead of iOS 8.2. If Apple does release an iOS 8.1.3 update for the iPhone 5, there’s a good chance that it could have some new bug fixes on board for iOS 8 problems.

There’s also a good chance it, like iOS 8.2, won’t arrive until next year which means you’ll need to survive on third-party fixes until then. There’s also a possibility that it will be aimed at the iOS 8.1.2 Taig jailbreak that’s out right now. Apple engineers are constantly engaged in a game of cat and mouse with jailbreak devs and the company almost always patches up security exploits used by jailbreaks in new updates. It also thanks the development teams for spotting the bugs.

So if you’re thinking about jailbreaking and you want to get Apple’s latest software on board, you might want to think about making your move in the near future. You may only have a few weeks.

iOS 8.1.2 Tips

Now is also a good time to remind you that we’ve put together a number of iOS 8.1.2 tips aimed at iPhone users thinking about making the move to iOS 8.1.2 and iPhone 5 users already on iOS 8.1.2. These are not meant for power users. Instead, they’re meant to help those who may have just picked up an iPhone and those that aren’t skilled with iOS.

Reference: GottaBeMOBILE

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Three weeks ago, Apple pushed out its current version of the iOS 8 update, iOS 8.1.2. iOS 8.1.2 is a small bug fix update but it’s one that’s had both a positive and negative effect on iOS 8 powered iPhones and iPads. With that in mind, we want to revisit Apple’s iPhone 5 iOS 8.1.2 update three weeks after the software’s release.

In September, Apple’s iOS 8 update pushed out with new features and enhancements in and almost immediately, iOS 8 problems started plaguing owners of the iPhone, iPad and iPod touch. This is typical of a major iOS update and we, and many others, expected Apple to push out an iOS 8.0.1 update shortly after its arrival.

The company did just that. A few days after the iOS 8.0 release, Apple pushed out an iOS 8.0.1 update with assorted bug fixes on board. The update unfortunately did not get the intended results. While it did deliver some fixes, it also broke cellular connectivity and Touch ID for some users. These issues forced Apple to quickly go back to the drawing board and a day later, the company conjured up an iOS 8.0.2 update that tackled those problems and delivered the rest of the fixes to those that did not upgrade to iOS 8.0.1.

Despite the arrival of these two updates, complaints about iOS 8 have continued and over the past couple of months, Apple’s worked hard to squash the remaining iOS 8 problems.

First, the company pushed out a massive iOS 8.1 bug fixer. Then, the company followed that up with an iOS 8.1.1 update that, unlike most smaller updates, went through the beta program. And then, nearly three weeks ago, Apple pushed out iOS 8.1.2, a small bug fixer aimed at countering a problem with iTunesring tones.

We continue to get bombarded with questions about iOS 8.1.2’s stability and questions about whether or not its worth installing. People still want feedback and many others want to know if it’s worth the risk. I’ve spent a solid three weeks with the iOS 8.1.2 iPhone 5 update and today I want to relay feedback to those of you in need.

iPhone 5 iOS 8.1.2 Review: Three Weeks Later

From December 9th up to today, I’ve spent a ton of time with iOS 8.1.2 on iPhone 5. The iPhone 5 is no longer my daily driver but I’ve used it as much as humanly possible in an effort to give you iPhone 5 users feedback about your latest software update.

Before getting into this updated review and my impressions, I should note that mileage is going to vary from device to device, person to person. That is to say, I probably don’t have the same apps installed and there’s a chance that I use Google Chrome, play more games, and use my home screen more than you do. So, consider this a general guide as you try to decide whether iOS 8.1.2 is worth installing on your iPhone 5.

Apps

My app experience on the iPhone 5 has been pretty good. I’ve run into a few crashes with Chrome, Facebook and Spotify in the past three weeks but for the most part, my 50 or so applications have been pretty steady. This has been important because I’ve been using the device for work and during my travels for the holidays. It’s been nice to see apps like Instagram, Asana, Slack, Twitter, and more perform so well, especially on a device as old as the iPhone 5.

This performance doesn’t come as too much of a surprise given the kind of performance I’ve been getting post iOS 8. Developers have ensured a smooth transition from iOS 7 to iOS 8 even on older devices. My app experience hasn’t been flawless but it has been close to it and that’s pretty impressive in its own right.

I highly recommend getting the latest bug fixes installed on your iPhone 5. They aren’t a guaranteed fix for your app problems but there’s a very good chance that they will help alleviate at least some of the issues you’re seeing on iOS 8.1.2 or below.

iOS 8.1.2 Battery Life

I’ve owned the iPhone 5 for more than two years now so I’d like to think I have a pretty good read on battery life. So far, iOS 8.1.2 is performing quite well. I’ve been using a mixture of Wi-Fi and LTE on the iPhone 5, mostly Wi-Fi, and I’m still able to get about eight or so hours of use. For me, that’s essentially a full day. Occasionally I’ll get more than that but only when I don’t touch video or make a ton of phone calls.

In the past three weeks, I’ve gotten complaints about abnormal battery drain on the iPhone 5 after the iOS 8.1.2 update. I’ve also seen complaints appear on Apple’s Discussion Forums. On the other hand, I’ve also heard from others who claim that their battery life is still solid after installing iOS 8.1.2. In fact, a majority of people that I’ve spoken to haven’t seen any change.

As I’ve noted many times in the past, iOS updates like iOS 8.1.2 aren’t supposed to bring battery life problems along with them. Typically, bad battery life is caused by third-party apps or by users themselves. I’ve outlined a number of strategies to get better battery life inside iOS 8.1.2 and I recommend taking a look at those tips if you do run into problems after getting the update on board.

Wi-Fi, LTE & Bluetooth

All of my connections, which have all been vital over the past three weeks, are working fine. AT&T’s LTE network is still as fast as it was before iOS 8.1.2. Bluetooth and Wi-Fi are both working fine. I’ve seen some odd problems on the iPhone 6 but at this point in time, the iPhone 5 is actually delivering a better experience.

If you do run into problems after installing the iOS 8.1.2 update, take a look at our list of possible fixes. There’s no cure-all fix but there’s a chance that one of the fixes listed there will help the problems you might be having with Wi-Fi, Bluetooth or cellular data.

Bugs & Issues

I still haven’t run into any massive game-changing bugs with iOS 8.1.2 on board. And believe it or not, after weeks of scrounging around, I’ve yet to encounter any small iOS 8.1.2 bugs on the iPhone 5. I’ve looked far and wide and thus far, I’ve come up empty. Not that I am complaining. That’s pretty impressive for apiece of software that arrived more than two years after the iPhone 5’s release.

There’s always a chance that I’ll stumble into some problems down the road but given my overall experience with iOS 8 (very good), I’m pretty optimistic. iOS 8.1.2, from a bug perspective, is extremely stable on my iPhone 5 though I suggest gathering feedback from other iPhone 5 users. Some have encountered bugs though most are isolated problems and not widespread.

Speed

Speed has been an issue for me after the iOS 8.1.1 and iOS 8.1.2 updates and it continues to be a problem three weeks later. I am still dealing with general sluggishness on board. Moving around the home screens still drags and animations and transitions, particularly the ones associated with opening folders and apps, are jerky and slow. These were not issues with iOS 7.1.2 on board and I hope Apple’s upcoming iOS 8 updates iron them out. I am not optimistic given the device’s age.

These speed issues have convinced me that I made the right move when I bought the iPhone 6 back in September. I’ve been using the iPhone 5 a lot for work but if this was my daily driver, I’d probably have gone nuts by now or performed a factory reset. It’s that bad.

Is iOS 8.1.2 for iPhone 5 Worth It?

Only if you’re running into major issues on another version of iOS 8. If you’re not running into any issues with iOS 8 or iOS 7 on board, you should probably stay put. iOS 8.1.2 is stable from a bug standpoint but the performance problems I, and others, have been having means that iOS 8.1.2 probably isn’t worth the risk. Especially if you plan on keeping your iPhone 5 for a long while.

With iOS 8.1.3 rumored to be coming in the near future and iOS 8.2 confirmed for sometime next year, my advice is to take a wait and see approach if your experience right now is good.

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iOS 8 is the newest addition to iOS operating system. iOS 7 was one of the biggest changes since the original release of the OS back in 2007 when the first iPhone came out. iOS 8 doesn’t have a lot of changes when it comes to graphics but it has a lot of software features.

As we talked on the last article, iOS 8 has many features that previous versions don’t have like third-party keyboards support, next word prediction,  lock screen notifications and battery stats to see how much juice every app has used.

One feature that some may like and some may hate is the fact that deleted photos from the gallery aren’t actually gone. If you delete a photo from the gallery, instead of disappearing forever, it goes to Recently deleted album.

Basically, the deleted photo is still there and anyone can see it. But if you want to remove the picture forever, there are two things you can do. If a picture is inside Recently Deleted album, it will get automatically deleted after one month. So you have to wait one month for the photo to disappear.

But if you don’t want to wait for 30 days, then you can do it manually.

1. Open your phone and go to Gallery.

2. Go to Recently Deleted album and select a photo.

3. Tap on Delete button.

That is it. Now the picture is gone forever and no one will ever see it again.

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The upcoming iOS 8.2 update should focus on fixing know issues we’ve had with iOS 8.1.2, the latest iOS update form Apple released for the iPhone 5, iPhone 5S, iPhone 6 and the iPad line-up. The release of iOS 8.2 is nearing, employees in Apple stores already reportedly testing out the software to see whether it needs more tinkering with. The team over at Apple developers is working diligently to gather all the issues users of Apple devices have been having with iOS 8 so that iOS 8.2 can be a comprehensive release that would please all Apple customers.

Updating to iOS 8.2 will take some time, seeing as the release isn’t quite finished yet. At the same time, we should see a minor iOS 8.1.3 update rolling out that would fix known issues with battery drain and stability on iPhone 5 and iPhone 5s units. Speaking of the iPhone 5, the iOS 8.2 update could be the last one the handset receives, seeing as 3 years have almost passed since the device was launched and Apple is known to cease support for devices after that period of time. The iPhone 5 release date was September 12, 2012, but we don’t expect the handset to receive many more updates from Apple.

The iOS 8.2 update should bring support for the Apple Watch, so we could safely assume that it would be released sometime in March, alongside the Apple Watch itself. The Apple Watch release date hasn’t been confirmed, but our sources say the first month of Spring is most likely to greet us with the new device. Whichever the case may be, the iOS 8.2 update should accompany the launch. Besides support for the new Apple timepiece, the update should also fix minor bugs users have been having with apps crashing out of the blue, as well as battery drain experienced on the iPhone 5.

Apple HealthKit should also be improved so as it can corroborate with the iWatch readings and offer a more accurate fitness tracking experience. Blood glucose tracking and an easier user interface are also expected to show up in the Apple Health app alongside the iOS 8.2 update. As for other problems, the iOS 8.1.3 update should be a fixer-upper, too, since it is rumored to be released in the near future. Rumors say that the iOS 8.1.3 update could also be focused at fixing the Taig jailbreak vulnerability from the previous issue of iOS 8.

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Learn More about iOS 8.1.2:

I. How To Jailbreak iOS 8.1.2 Using TaiG [Guide]

II. How to Jailbreak Your iPhone 6 Plus, 6, 5s, 5c, 5, 4s Using Pangu8 on Mac [iOS 8.1]

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Not sure what to do on this snow day? How about update your iPhone and Mac.

Apple released both iOS 8.3 and OS X 10.10.2 update on Tuesday, which is thought to address some big security problems in Apple computers.

The OS X update is partially meant to strengthen Mac security. Though Apple hasn’t published any security details about the update yet, AppleInsider reports that the update fixes a years-old Thunderbolt vulnerability — often called Thunderstrike — which an attacker could use to install a custom bootkit.

The update also fixes more rudimentary problems, like with a Wi-Fi connection issue, as well as a problem that causes web pages to load slowly. There was also apparently a problem with Spotlight that loaded remote email content, even when the preference was disabled in Mail.

iCloud Drive also got an improvement, which can now be browsed via Time Machine.

iOS 8.1.3

Apple also rolled the iOS 8.1.3 update on Tuesday, which “includes bug fixes, increased stability and performance improvements.”

More precisely, the update reduces the amount of storage that’s required to perform a software update, which will be a welcome relief to many Apple customers.

Several users complained when iOS 8 first launched of the massive download size. It was even speculated that the update’s download size (a hulking 5GB) was responsible for the software’s middling popularity and slow adoption rate.

It also fixes a problem with the Apple ID password for Message and FaceTime, as some users had trouble entering their passwords.

Reference: Mashable

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Addial is a small app with one claim to fame: placing calls from the Today panel in iOS 8’s Notification Center.

Once you install the app, you’ll need to add the widget to the Today panel in your iPhone’s Notification Center. You can do this by following the instructions here.

Once it’s added, you’ll have a small dial-pad that you can dial a phone number with. Tap on the phone icon to place a call or begin composing a message by tapping the text bubble. While I found the numbers to be a tad on the small side, I was still able to dial numbers without issue. Increasing the size of the buttons would be nice to see, as would duplicating the Favorites list in the Phone app within the widget.

Tapping on the app icon itself doesn’t reveal much. A simple tutorial on how to activate the widget, with additional icons to create a new contact or send feedback to the developer. It may not be perfect, but it’s a quick and simple way of dialing a phone number no matter the app you’re using on your iPhone.

Addial is available in the App Store for 99 cents, £0.79, AU$1.29.

Reference: CNET

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