speckytecky Posted October 13, 2014 Posted October 13, 2014 It seems that the latest update for many 16GB iPad 2s is one update too many requiring 4.6GB of space to be applied. What's the thought's on this? Most of our 25 ish iPads are that size. A few have that sort of space left on them but the bulk are maxed out on space so won't take the update. Not much of a life being an iPad two has it Bet they wished they'd been good solid old Windows with a bit of built in staying power!
Arthur Posted October 13, 2014 Posted October 13, 2014 Use iTunes to update the iPads and iOS 8 should install without any issues. 1
sparkeh Posted October 13, 2014 Posted October 13, 2014 Are you sure you want to update an iPad 2 to iOS 8? A lot of people are not happy with the performance: https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=ipad+2+os+8&oq=ipad+2+os+8&aqs=chrome..69i57j0l5.2670j0j7&sourceid=chrome&es_sm=93&ie=UTF-8#q=ios+8+ipad+2+site:discussions.apple.com 1
Quackers Posted October 14, 2014 Posted October 14, 2014 If you apply the update via iTunes it does not need that much space. The iPad 2 should have a few more years in them easy. iOS 7 was not great on my iPad 2, but 7.1 fixed that and it ran well with it. Im guessing iOS 8 will be the last they will release for the iPad 2, but so long as it continues to run the Apps you require it won't be an issue. 1
localzuk Posted October 14, 2014 Posted October 14, 2014 Are you sure you want to update an iPad 2 to iOS 8? A lot of people are not happy with the performance: https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=ipad+2+os+8&oq=ipad+2+os+8&aqs=chrome..69i57j0l5.2670j0j7&sourceid=chrome&es_sm=93&ie=UTF-8#q=ios+8+ipad+2+site:discussions.apple.com I'd say the performance of iOS 8 is better than iOS 7 performance on the iPad 2. So, I'd say its actually not a bad move! I've been using an iPad 2 with iOS 8 pretty much since 8 launched. Works fine for me! 2
foofighterjim Posted October 14, 2014 Posted October 14, 2014 I'd say the performance of iOS 8 is better than iOS 7 performance on the iPad 2. So, I'd say its actually not a bad move! I've been using an iPad 2 with iOS 8 pretty much since 8 launched. Works fine for me! I have found that since iOS 8 the battery life seems to drop much quicker on my iPad 2. However this could just be coincidence given the age of it.
localzuk Posted October 14, 2014 Posted October 14, 2014 I have found that since iOS 8 the battery life seems to drop much quicker on my iPad 2. However this could just be coincidence given the age of it. Battery life does seem a little lower, however, I don't use mine enough for it to get in the way of my usage. I can get at least a good 8 hours out of it watching HD video streams over Wifi without it running out.
Arthur Posted October 14, 2014 Posted October 14, 2014 (edited) I've been using an iPad 2 with iOS 8 pretty much since 8 launched. Works fine for me! Me too. Other than the animations sometimes being a bit choppy, an iPad 2 running iOS 8 doesn't seem that different from one running iOS 7. I completely reset our iPads so perhaps that helps? http://osxdaily.com/2014/10/12/fix-ios-8-slow-performance/ Edited October 14, 2014 by Arthur 1
localzuk Posted October 14, 2014 Posted October 14, 2014 Me too. Other than the animations sometimes being a bit choppy an iPad 2 running iOS 8 doesn't seem that different from one running iOS 7. I completely reset our iPads so perhaps that helps? Does iOS 8 Feel Slow? 4 Tips to Help Fix Sluggish Performance & Lag | OSXDaily Ah, yeah, I did the same too - I reset to factory default and then updated. 1
Arthur Posted October 14, 2014 Posted October 14, 2014 Ah, yeah, I did the same too - I reset to factory default and then updated. I installed iOS 8 using an IPSW file to ensure that every last trace of iOS 7 was erased. http://osxdaily.com/2014/09/25/ios-8-0-2-update-released 1
truebluesteve Posted October 15, 2014 Posted October 15, 2014 I have found that the performance of my iPad 2 has dropped since installing iOS 8 - mainly in the area of Internet browsing, although I'm not sure why. A couple of others I know have said the same.
tmoon-mint Posted October 16, 2014 Posted October 16, 2014 (edited) I can honestly see Apple dropping support for the iPad 2 in the next major release of iOS. That and the iPhone 4S. What they don't understand is that when schools purchase these devices, they do it for the long haul. I cant see any schools that currently have iPad 2s upgrading to an iPad Air or the soon to be announced iPad Air 2 any time soon. Edited October 16, 2014 by tmoon-mint
Joanne Posted October 16, 2014 Posted October 16, 2014 What they don't understand is that when schools purchase these devices, they do it for the long haul. I cant see any schools that currently have iPad 2s upgrading to an iPad Air or the soon to be announced iPad Air 2 any time soon. The price you pay for going apple. Your device is outdated within 12 months. They will still work, just no new stuff will be produced for them, so at least there is that. If you have apps the teachers love, it won't matter. 1
Jwzg Posted October 17, 2014 Posted October 17, 2014 The price you pay for going apple. Your device is outdated within 12 months. One device: iPhone 4
Brimstone Posted October 17, 2014 Posted October 17, 2014 The price you pay for going apple. Your device is outdated within 12 months. They will still work, just no new stuff will be produced for them, so at least there is that. If you have apps the teachers love, it won't matter. I still have schools creating great content using the first iPod Touch (no camera) and 1st Gen iPad, they don't really care what iOS is on them
Alis_Klar Posted October 23, 2014 Posted October 23, 2014 The price you pay for going apple. Your device is outdated within 12 months. They will still work, just no new stuff will be produced for them, so at least there is that. If you have apps the teachers love, it won't matter. Slightly unfair more like 24 months. What is especially annoying is having marooned apps after an update which haven't been updated by the developer and won't even open. This is a distinct possibility in education with one-man-band developers. How many of us are running 10 year old Windows software in compatibility mode that won't survive the jump to 64bit. However the whole industry is following the app store route so hold outs will have to use Linux.
Joanne Posted October 23, 2014 Posted October 23, 2014 Slightly unfair more like 24 months. Naw man, there's a new apple device out every 12 months at least! (I'm talking hardware btw) iPad - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
ICTDirect_Dave Posted October 23, 2014 Posted October 23, 2014 The iPad 2 was released March 2011. That's a decent lifespan for any device I reckon. They're discontinuing the four now though, but there will be another year or two of support for it I'm sure, so they're still worth snapping up before it's replaced by the first Gen Air.
Oaktech Posted October 23, 2014 Posted October 23, 2014 I was visiting my son last night when I asked if I could borrow a newspaper. 'This is the 21st century, he said. 'I don't waste money on newspapers. Here, you can borrow my iPad.' I can tell you this, that damn fly never knew what hit him. ^^^^^ This!
Arthur Posted October 23, 2014 Posted October 23, 2014 iPad 2s are a huge problem for iOS developers apparently. Why Apple’s heading toward a ‘zombie iPad’ apocalypse / The iPad zombie
Alis_Klar Posted October 23, 2014 Posted October 23, 2014 @Authur Interesting article. I did not know that developers could not already choose what devices their app could run on. I guess the current situation is better than apps that stop working too soon rather than too late. Does however seem contrary to what Apple usually do as they are regarded as very user experience focused. Fragmentation should be fought tooth and nail whilst striking a balance with user experience.
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