10 Things to Know About the iPhone 4s iOS 8.4 Update

Reasons to Install, Reasons Not to Install iOS 8.4

While we aren't using the official iPhone 4s iOS 8.4 update ourselves, we can relay some reasons why you might want to install, or avoid, the iOS 8.4 upgrade on the iPhone 4s. We'll start with some reasons why it might be a good idea to install it.

If you are dealing with iPhone 4s problems you can't fix, and you're already on iOS 8, you might want to think about installing. iOS 8.4 comes with fixes for several annoying problems and it also could fix problems not listed on the change log. iOS updates tend to do that. 

If you're an avid iBooks user on the iPhone 4s, you might to think about installing iOS 8.4. It comes with some significant enhancements and fixes for the app. You'll also want to consider the update if you're interested in Apple Music. It comes with a free three month trial that you might want to take advantage of right now. 

As for the reasons why you might not want to install, the first is if you're already getting a solid experience on iOS 8.3 or below. The iPhone 4s is an old device and new updates have the potential to cause major problems. So if you're having an outstanding experience on an old update, you'll want to do several days of research before making a move.

We also recommend avoiding the iPhone 4s iOS 8.4 update if you're traveling or if you're gearing up for a big project at work or school and you need your phone to get the job done. iPhone 4s users are complaining about app problems in iOS 8.4 so you'll want to make sure that reviews indicate that an app is compatible with iOS 8.4 before installing the software. 

Take your time with iOS 8.4. It's not going anywhere anytime soon and there's no need to rush into an install on an old device like the iPhone 4s.