Upgrading to iOS 9 on iPhone 5s: Tips for a Smooth Download

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the experiences and observations of users upgrading their iPhone 5s to iOS 9. Participants share their download experiences, initial impressions, and potential issues related to the update, focusing on both technical aspects and user interface changes.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory
  • Technical explanation
  • Debate/contested

Main Points Raised

  • One participant reports a smooth download experience on a new iPhone 5s, noting the advantage of a fast network connection.
  • Another mentions their girlfriend's successful update with no issues, highlighting perceived improvements in battery life and minor interface changes.
  • A user states they updated without problems and did not notice significant differences, although the download size was larger than others reported.
  • A link to an extensive review of iOS 9 is provided, suggesting a broader context for the update.
  • Contrarily, another participant points to reports of issues with devices crashing after the update, indicating potential problems for some users.
  • One user shares their update experience, noting the duration and mentioning the new transit feature in the Maps app, while expressing disappointment over the limited initial city coverage.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express a mix of positive experiences and concerns about potential issues, indicating that while some users have had smooth updates, others report problems. No consensus is reached regarding the overall reliability of the update.

Contextual Notes

Some participants reference specific features and changes, but there is uncertainty about the overall impact of the update on app performance and user experience. The discussion reflects a range of individual experiences without a clear resolution on the update's reliability.

Who May Find This Useful

Users considering upgrading to iOS 9 on their iPhone 5s, as well as those interested in the experiences of others during the update process.

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I'm downloading it onto my iPhone 5s right now. It's only a few weeks old so I don't have a boatload of third-party apps on it that might have compatibility issues. So I decided to take a chance on it while I'm in the office and can take advantage of the fast network connection here for the 1GB download. Keeping my fingers crossed...
 
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My girlfriend got it yesterday. No issues for her so far. It's supposed to improve battery life I think. The only differences I see are a slightly different font and a different screen when closing apps. Maybe a couple new menus.
 
I just updated and no problems. No apps are crashing. I don't see much difference right now. Download is 1.8GB
 
I got distracted and forgot to follow up... the update took about a half hour altogether, and everything seems to be running OK. I haven't used any apps enough to trip over any changes yet. One thing I did check out specifically was the new "transit" (subway/metro/commuter ) option in the Maps app. So far it works only for a few major cities: New York, Philadelphia, Washington, Chicago, San Francisco, Mexico City, London and Berlin. You'd think they'd include at least Tokyo and Beijing, too, for the initial rollout.
 

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