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

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Reasons to Install, Reasons Not to Install iOS 8.4

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.

7 Comments

7 Comments

  1. VIRENDRA

    07/10/2015 at 6:16 am

    Would that be unlocked ? How and where ? Thanks.

  2. Neha Agarwal

    07/20/2015 at 12:06 am

    After the update 8.4 I m facing an issue –the mike has stopped working and now I have to talk on speaker since the update .Before the update the phone was working perfect .

  3. John kwok

    08/02/2015 at 5:21 pm

    After update ios8.4 to my I phone 4s, the function of search in Apple Store is not functioning . Any one can help me to solve the issue ?

  4. Will Killyou

    08/04/2015 at 2:48 pm

    Hmmm, I am on IOS 6.1.3! I could care less about anything more than basic phone calls, texts and e-mail. If it is fast enough I will sometimes use the browser to look something up or read if i am on the bowl for a spell; wash my phone after of course! I have bid on Ebay a few times with the phone check weather, i wrote a small app to calculate some conversions i use. Other than that i strongly prefer a large REAL keyboard and screen. I loathe social media and would NEVER buy a song over Itunes. I have converted most all of my albums from CD to other lossless formats and MP3. Better sound and no additional cost! I read in the evening using a dedicated reader as E-ink does not keep me awake like a backlit tablet.

    Now the number ONE, NUMERO UNO requirement I have is PERFORMANCE! I mean SPEED!!! additionally I want my phone to be SMALL! I am not a woman who carries a purse. So far all of apples new offerings are way TOO BIG! when i go hiking with my camera gear for a weekend i want a phone that is strong, fast and small. Same when i am in an urban setting. I want to carry less and I want convenience, big does not meet the req. The screen will NEVER be big enough for me to use it comfortably for en extended time frame. So release a small, water proof, shock proof unit that is fast and has a good support for someone who actually can use a computer and not just load “APPs” other have written and i will buy it! The way it is going I am go back to my flip phone.

    • jaiganapathyprakash

      05/18/2016 at 1:35 am

      Thanks for the above comments. May i know how it is working with social apps like facebook?is it faster?

  5. Miral

    09/22/2015 at 7:12 am

    My 4s don’t give software update notification after 7.2 iOS .please help me

  6. Bilawal

    09/29/2015 at 7:01 am

    My 4s don’t give software update notification after 7.2 iOS .please help me

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