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iOS 9.2.1 Update: 5 Things to Know After 51 Days

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Apple’s iOS 9.2.1 update continues its reign as the most current version of iOS for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch. The update is small but its had a big impact on performance. We’ve been using the update for a month and a half and today we take an updated look at the iOS 9.2.1 update.

The iOS 9.2.1 update was originally confirmed all the way back in December shortly after the release of the iOS 9.2 update for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch. The release was confirmed via a beta for developers and the general public.

On January 19th, Apple took the iOS 9.2.1 update out of beta and released it for iPhones, iPads and iPod touches around the world.

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iOS 9.2.1 isn’t a big update. Instead of a long list of features it comes with a short list of bug fixes and security patches. It’s not the most exciting update but for many people, its had an impact on device performance.

As we push further and further away from its release date, it’s important to keep an eye on the iOS 9.2.1 update, its performance and some of the smaller details. This roundup is going to look at those details and take an updated look at iOS 9.2.1’s performance.

If you’re just now finding the iOS 9.2.1 update or if you’ve been on iOS 9.2.1 for 51 days like we have, you should find something useful in here.

iOS 9.2.1 Review: 51 Days Later

iOS 9.2.1 Review: 51 Days Later

We've been digging into several iOS 9.2.1 updates for about a month and a half now. (51 days if you're still counting.)

In particular we've been looking at the iPhone 6s iOS 9.2.1 update, the iPhone 6 iOS 9.2.1 update, the iPhone 5 iOS 9.2.1 update, and a trio of iPad updates (iPad Air 2, iPad Air, iPad mini 2). 

A few weeks ago, we went into detail about this collection of iOS 9.2.1 updates and today we want to share some quick feedback at the 51 day mark. Not much has changed from our original iOS 9.3 reviews. 

- Battery life is still excellent across all of these devices. We haven't noticed any drain. If you are dealing with battery issues, there's a good chance that it's not iOS 9.2.1 causing the problem. Take a look at our fixes.

- The iPhone 5 is still very fast. There's still occasional lag when pulling up Control Center and Notifications but it's bearable. 

- We continue to see lag in some areas on the iPad mini 2 though it's a little more annoying because it extends to the keyboard. 

- Connectivity is stable on all of these iPhones & iPads. Wi-Fi, LTE and Bluetooth are all holding up well as we near the iOS 9.2.1 update's two month milestone. 

- We haven't run into any experience-breaking bugs or problems except for the iPhone 6s battery percentage bug and that 1970 bug that we haven't tried for ourselves for obvious reasons. iOS 9.3 should bring permanent fixes for both of them.

Our iOS 9.2.1 review covers all of these upgrades and it also takes a look at key areas like battery life, connectivity, UI speed, and more.

If you're debating the iOS 9.2.1 update, take a look at the review. Also take a look at our reasons to and not to install right now

It's worth noting that Apple recently rolled out a brand new new iOS 9.2.1 build to fix the Error 53 issue. The new build, which will prompt when you connect your device with iTunes, fixes devices affected by the problem and prevents the issue from happening again. 

39 Comments

39 Comments

  1. Pauljjurgens

    01/31/2016 at 7:21 am

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  2. John Schulz

    02/01/2016 at 8:17 pm

    After I downloaded IOS 9.2.1 my phone crashed and was not able to revive it. Apple says it is my fault.

  3. Shrawan

    02/01/2016 at 11:31 pm

    AFTER UPGRADING TO IOS 9.2.1 MY IPHONE 6 STARTED CRASHING AND LAGING…IT DOES NOT WORK PROPERLY…I HAVE TO RESTART IT FOR MANY TIMES IN A DAY…NEED HELP..WHAT TO DO

    • Tenzin T

      03/13/2016 at 12:08 pm

      I updated about 2 weeks ago and I’m now experiencing similar issues. Phone freezing, slow or no response, apps registering the click but not opening. Have to restart many times. Feeling a lot of heat on top right side of the phone where the screen lock/unlock bezel is. And of course, horrible 2.5 hrs to a maximum of 7 hours battery life with regular usage. Getting really upset with it. Anyone else experiencing similar issues? Do you have a solution or do I cross my fingers and wait until the 9.3 software update in March?
      Bangalore, India.

    • Daisy x.

      03/19/2016 at 4:36 pm

      When an update comes out don’t download it . Wait a month or so. Now downgrade to iOS 9.2

  4. erika

    02/02/2016 at 8:40 pm

    my wifi is messing up

    • Greg

      02/05/2016 at 3:51 am

      Mine too.

      Plus, Apple still haven’t fixed the performance issues on the iPhone 6.

      Unbelievable how long you have to wait for such a company to fix a problem that shouldn’t even exist on a €700+ phone!

  5. Bunny

    02/05/2016 at 7:32 am

    mine too my 5s is rebooting and crashing again and again after updating IOS 9.2.1 Please fix this problem soon apple

  6. Leslie

    02/05/2016 at 8:06 am

    my phone won’t receive email after the update IOS 9.2.1. I have trie turning my phone off and back on, deleting the account and starting over but still nothing! Fix this please!!

    • Clara Angel

      03/03/2016 at 9:17 am

      Hi Leslie,

      I am experiencing kind of the same problem. I usually have about +3000 unread emails but randomly my phone starts receiving every unread email I already had and when I try to open the app, it just crashes. It is really annoying :(

  7. Karryann

    02/05/2016 at 3:28 pm

    My son s present , an I pad mini will now not connect to our home wifi!!!!!!

  8. Shaheen

    02/05/2016 at 8:15 pm

    My iPhone 6 speaker makes static noise when it’s rings or play music after iOS 9.2.1.

  9. Anna Belisario

    02/06/2016 at 4:51 pm

    Anyone see an issue with syncing their exchange email? Does not match what I have in my MacBook- so annoying!

  10. Ferris

    02/06/2016 at 8:12 pm

    My wifi connectivity on both my iPhone 6s Plus And my iPad went to pot after this update. Hotspot won’t stay connected and when it does it’s horribly slow.

    • katii

      03/18/2016 at 3:21 pm

      mine does too

  11. Christian Ellab

    02/07/2016 at 3:50 am

    My iPhone5 keeps on rebooting by itself after I updated it :(

  12. [email protected]

    02/09/2016 at 4:09 am

    my earspeaker is too low too ear while in calls

  13. Walter

    02/09/2016 at 11:08 am

    Both my wife and my iPhone 6 Plus have battery drain issues.

  14. Farmer

    02/09/2016 at 11:31 am

    My iPhone 5 has been updating (likely frozen) for two days now. Cycled it off and on numereous time, but it just continues spinning the gears. At least it’s not bricked as many iPhone 6s are.

  15. Vivian Simon

    02/09/2016 at 10:51 pm

    Since updated to 9.2.1 only 1/4 of my photos are still blurry. But the best thing is I no longer have to do a hard reset cause it does it on its own!!!! Whenever it gets the urge!!! So now when it freezes if I’m feeling lazy I just wait 2-3 minutes til it decides to reboot. Oh by the way this is an ipad2 wifi. I’m saving up for a Samsung Tablet cause if my Galaxy S4 has a lot less problems then my iphone4 did then their tablet has to be a vast improvement also. I still love Apple but I just can’t take the stress of using bad software anymore.

  16. Vincent

    02/10/2016 at 11:43 pm

    Apple please fix , my iphone6plus battery drain fast

  17. Vighnesh

    02/14/2016 at 5:25 pm

    Same here. I’m also experiencing the same problem. Phone freezes and I’ve to press power button and home button together to restart the phone!! Great job Apple

  18. Victoria

    02/15/2016 at 9:54 pm

    I have a iPhone6 and every since I updated it to 9.2.1 my apps been crashing, will not let me view videos on snap chat , and my photos will not load. I’ve tried resting my phone, reinstalling apps but nothing is working. Please help !

    • Tenzin T

      03/13/2016 at 12:00 pm

      I updated about 2 weeks ago and I’m now experiencing similar issues. Phone freezing, slow or no response, apps registering the click but not opening. Videos not playing. Feeling a lot of heat on top right side of the phone where the screen lock/unlock bezel is. And of course, horrible 2.5 hrs to a maximum of 7 hours battery life with regular usage. Getting really upset with it. Anyone else experiencing similar issues? Do you have a solution or do I cross my fingers and wait until the 9.3 software update in March? Gracias.

  19. Christopher Lee

    02/16/2016 at 10:31 am

    DO NOT UPGRADE TO 9.2.1 if you are on 9.1 You WILL REGRET IT.

  20. Stefaan

    02/19/2016 at 8:43 am

    Siri is not working anymore. Seems like the microphone is not listening anymore !!
    very upset about that !

    • Tenzin T

      03/13/2016 at 12:02 pm

      Same!! Along with Phone freezing, slow or no response, apps registering the click but not opening. Feeling a lot of heat on top right side of the phone where the screen lock/unlock bezel is. And of course, horrible 2.5 hrs to a maximum of 7 hours battery life with regular usage. Getting really upset with it. Anyone else experiencing similar issues? Do you have a solution or do I cross my fingers and wait until the 9.3 software update in March? Gracias.

  21. Ash

    02/22/2016 at 8:40 am

    The phone hangs and I see the display flickering badly ! Please fix this issue ASAP !

  22. karen

    02/22/2016 at 11:38 pm

    my iphone 6 battery drains off in half a day without use and screen of apps gets stuck in landscape mode. myy camera also has the same problem. pictures taken in potrait mode end up upside down. its like my phone is possessed!

  23. idontknow

    02/24/2016 at 6:06 pm

    After i upgraded to 9.2.1 no my iphone became a samsung s5 HELP

  24. Peter

    02/27/2016 at 11:23 am

    It failed to install, it gives information that err installing, then manage your storage, I have deleted everything but it repeats the same info, I can’t download apps because it requires update, help me out, thanks

  25. Jennifer Goetz

    03/02/2016 at 7:07 am

    My battery dreams 10 times faster with the upgrade to 9.2.1. Wish I hadn’t upgraded.

  26. Krista

    03/02/2016 at 9:29 am

    Exactly. My iPhone 6 has been lagging after the stupid update.

  27. B R Y A N

    03/04/2016 at 4:16 am

    this update keeps me waiting, when it say’s “about 2 minutes remaining” but then suddenly it change to “1 hour remaining”! GOD! this update is bad! nor trap! :( sad! apple please fix this!

  28. Sheila Bulman

    03/11/2016 at 12:34 am

    he above comments are about iPhone – I have an iPad 4 and since downloading the latest IOS I am unable to transfer photos from iPad to my Laptop. Any suggestions?

  29. Sandi

    03/11/2016 at 9:12 am

    Have the 5, since the update the device runs hot, battery drains crazy fast and my google app for some reason is completely frozen. So sad! Please fix this!!

  30. gatster

    03/12/2016 at 5:30 am

    When I connect my iPhone to iTunes, the summary screen says that I have IOS 9.2.1 but it also says that I need to upgrade to IOS 9.2.1. When I go Software Update in the my iPhone settings it says that I have IOS 9.2.1 and that my software is up to date. I’m confused.

  31. Robert

    03/17/2016 at 2:42 pm

    Please, be advised: IT APPEARS APPLE(TIM COOK) HAVE CHOSEN TO HAVE THEIR CUSTOMERS DO THEIR TESTING FOR THEM TO SAVE MONEY. LET THE CUSTOMERS FIGURE IT OUT!

  32. katherine

    03/18/2016 at 3:25 pm

    my Ipod 5’s wifi and time is not working properly. the wifi goes on and off and when it is on it is very slow. the time would jump into tomorrows time or yesterdays. I don’t know what to do about it, please help?

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