The official release of iOS 9 will take place, which will give our iPhone and iPad a lot of new features, from expanded multitasking functions to a new system font. Many users will immediately rush to update their gadgets as soon as they see the notification, but we recommend that you take your time and prepare for the update process first.
1. Check the compatibility of your devices
Apple has been supporting its devices for a very long time, so we have an impressive list of devices that are compatible with iOS 9. If your iPhone or iPad runs iOS 8, then you can almost certainly upgrade to iOS 9. Full list The supported devices are as follows:
- iPad Pro
- iPad Air 2
- iPad Air
- iPad mini 4
- iPad mini 3
- iPad mini 2
- iPad mini
- iPad 4
- iPad 3
- iPad 2
- iPhone 6s
- iPhone 6s Plus
- iPhone 6
- iPhone 6 Plus
- iPhone 5s
- iPhone 5c
- iPhone 5
- iPhone 4s
- iPod touch 6
- iPod touch 5
2. Should I update old devices?
If you have a new or relatively new device, then the answer is clear - yes. But what about the “oldies”? iOS 9 can be installed on the iPad 2 and iPhone 4s, but, in fact, they didn’t grab the stars from the sky on iOS 8 either. What will happen on iOS 9?
Some users report the successful operation of “older” iPhones and iPads on iOS 9, but, given the experience of past years, we can say the opposite. Decreased performance, decreased autonomy, slowdowns - you shouldn’t be surprised by these phenomena if you decide to update your “old man”. We recommend that owners of iPhone 4s, iPhone 5, iPad 2, iPad 3 and iPad mini think twice before clicking the “Install update” button.
3. Update apps and remove unnecessary ones
Cleaning up your iPhone or iPad before upgrading to iOS 9 is a great idea. In fact, this is optional, but very desirable. Installing updates is also important because developers always add support for new features before major iOS updates.
Go through the folders on your desktops and give them a good shake. Also look at the "Updates" tab in App Store and install all available updates.
4. Make a backup
Most likely, you regularly make backup copies of your iOS devices, but it won’t hurt to remind you of this once again, especially before upgrading to iOS 9. There are two backup options: via iCloud directly from the device or via iTunes. Choose either one, but better play it safe and use both.
5. Install iOS 9!
Now that you've checked the compatibility of your devices, decided to update, tidied up your apps, and done backup copy, - all that remains is to install iOS 9.
Tomorrow Apple will release iOS 9, and a notification will appear on your iPhone or iPad asking you to update. You will only need to go to settings and install it.
For iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch, which includes several new features and improvements such as Shift Night mode, the ability to set a passcode or touchID on notes and more. If you want to install, then use this step-by-step guide.
iOS 9.3 compatibility
The latest iOS 9.3 update is available as free update for the following iOS devices:
- iPhone 6S, iPhone 6s Plus, iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus, iPhone 5S, iPhone 5C, iPhone 5, iPhone SE and iPhone 4s
- 9.7-inch iPad Pro, iPad Pro, iPad Air 2, iPad Air, iPad 4, iPad 3 and iPad 2
- iPad mini 4, iPad mini 3, iPad mini Retina, iPad mini 1
- iPod Touch 6th generation, iPod Touch 5th generation
Backup:
It's never a bad idea to back up your iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch before updating their iOS software.
You can back up your iOS devices using iTunes or iCloud.
How to install iOS 9.3 update wirelessly (OTA over the air):
Before you start downloading, connect your device to charger to charge it. Downloading and installing may take anywhere from a few minutes to an hour, depending on the load on Apple's servers and your Internet connection. You can also connect your iPhone to local WiFi networks to update iOS for free without using mobile connection traffic.
After you have connected to Wi-Fi networks, open Settings and click on Basic> Software Update. iOS will automatically check for updates and notify you that a software update is available.
Note: If you are jailbroken, you need to install the update from using iTunes, since with OTA updates, as you know, problems can happen.
Click Download to download the update. Wait for the download to complete and then click Install to install the update. Your iPhone or iPad will download the update and notify you when it's ready. Return to Settings>General>Software Update and then click Install to install the downloaded file iOS updates.
How to install iOS 9.3 update using iTunes:
If you did not receive the iOS 9.3 update over the air (OTA) as mentioned above, then you can download iOS 9.3 from the official source (links provided below) and use iTunes to manually update your iOS device. Also, installing the update using iTunes can be useful if you do not have enough space on your device to update via OTA.
Before connecting your device, make sure you are using latest version iTunes. Click on iTunes or Help in the menu bar, and then click on Updates.
After you check iTunes version, proceed to the following steps:
Step 1: Connect your device to your computer using USB cable. Wait for iTunes to open on your computer, or launch it manually to open and connect to your device.
Step 2: Click on the device button to the left of the button iTunes Store, in the top right corner of iTunes.
Step 3: Click on "Update" directly, without holding down Option or Shift keys. If the iOS 9.3 update is available, it will automatically download and begin updating your device to iOS 9.3.
Step 4: You will receive a pop-up message informing you that a new update is available. Click on the button Download and update. If a message appears that iOS 8.3 is the latest version available, then download the corresponding firmware file using the download links provided in step 5.
Step 5: Skip this step if everything went well in the previous steps.
Download iOS file firmware for your device from this page for the corresponding device [File size ranges from 1.5 GB to 2.0 GB depending on your device]:
Note: If you download the firmware file using Safari, then make sure that the automatic extraction feature is disabled or use Chrome or Firefox.
Check back cover your iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch to find out your model number and download the file from the appropriate link.
Step 6: You will receive a pop-up message informing you that iTunes will update your iPhone/iPad/iPod Touch with iOS 9.3.
Step 7: Check out what's new in the iOS 9.3 release. Click on the button Further. Then click Agree.
At the annual WWDC exhibition in 2015, the 9th version of Apple’s mobile operating system was presented. The software was well received and intrigued many, including support for fairly old gadgets, including the 2nd generation iPad and iPhone 4s. In this material, we will look at what the new platform from California is, and how iOS9 behaves on the iPhone 4s, and also consider reviews, real problems and expert opinions.
iOS 9
The system was announced in the summer of 2015 at WWDC. This iteration software platform from Apple brought a lot of changes that affected mainly the internal components of the system with a minimum of visual changes. Was officially launched Apple service Music, some standard programs have been updated, and new opportunities for developers have appeared.
Many innovations were hidden under the hood. Only those involved in development have encountered them, but this does not make them any less important.
Peculiarities
One of the most important changes was the update search engine. Spotlight was trained in new features, which included: the ability to convert currencies and other values, perform calculator functions, search for weather, news, music, and the like. Unfortunately, many functions are limited geographically and do not work in Russia. Third-party developers now have a dedicated API that allows them to integrate the functionality of their apps into Spotlight.
Got new opportunities standard browser. Now developers can create an ad blocker. Unlike AdBlock and similar solutions, Safari doesn’t just hide it, but prevents it from loading, which speeds up the Internet and reduces the level of surveillance from contextual advertising.
Updated standard program for taking notes. If before it was only weak text editor, then it is now a powerful tool akin to Evernote. The user can add attachments to notes such as web links, documents, images, audio files and more. All attachments can be viewed in a special mode, and the notes themselves can now be scattered into folders.
A separate program for news has appeared, which does not yet work in Russia. This is an aggregator of news from the Internet, designed to replace the disappeared “Kiosk”. Many serious publications and independent editors have the opportunity to post their news in the Apple system and at the same time receive money for advertising.
Apple's map service has also been updated. In addition to closer integration with search and Siri, the service now has the ability to build walking routes. Again, due to geographical restrictions this function It's unlikely to work in Russia. Even transport routes are still not adapted to Russian realities.
Many minor changes were also introduced, for example, the standard dialer learned to look for numbers in mail, and the calendar searches for invitations and flights there. The long-awaited search function by settings and energy saving mode have appeared.
The only visual change worth noting is the new multitasking menu. It lost useful features, became less convenient, but more attractive and adapted to the new 3D Touch displays.
Performance bias
During the presentation, the manufacturer emphasized several times that the new operating system was developed with special attention to the code, and its performance is much higher. A lot has been said that the update will have a good effect on time battery life. For the first time in such a long period, Apple admitted that both parameters were suffering. And now the long-awaited changes have appeared. As if to prove this fact, the company announces that there will be an iOS 9 update on the iPhone 4s. Reviews about the system poured in immediately after the release of the test version, and not bad ones at that.
Test period: OS 9 beta on iPhone 4s
This is the most amazing time for the new system, because almost immediately public access to the test version was opened, so a lot of people immediately had a hand in the new platform. Including the owners of the oldest gadgets, which included the iPhone 4s. It's worth noting that this was a pretty successful experiment - iOS 9 on iPhone 4s. Reviews regarding such a launch were already very positive by the second beta - the device “came to life” before our eyes. Autonomy grew, and everyone was happy. It is important to note that the same wave of positivity affected those who installed iOS 9 on the iPhone 4s 8gb. Reviews said that new system installation (with system cleaning and subsequent reboot) - the only thing that allowed them to install a newer program in automatic mode and without losing important data.
Unfortunately, as often happens with by Apple, everyone was happy only until the release. As soon as we managed to evaluate the release version, it became clear that the system is not at all suitable for older devices. Already at the time of the release of iOS 9 GM on the iPhone 4s, reviews sharply changed to negative. The owners of all the old devices seemed to have been framed, and everyone who did not have time to “roll back” was forced to endure the new “features” of the system.
iPhone 4s - obsolete, but not broken
This model of Apple smartphone was released back in 2011 (by the standards of technological progress). It was the first phone from California with a dual-core processor, which was the reason for porting the latest version of the operating system to it. The gadget is still a kind of unspoken symbol of the iPhone, and smartphones in general. This is the most recognizable phone in the world, but, unfortunately, hopelessly outdated. Updating it to the latest version of iOS is a bad decision that has resulted in regret for many.
Availability
The most surprising thing about the latest release is the list of supported devices. iOS 9 on the iPhone 4s and iPad Air 2 was updated at the same time, albeit with a lot of differences, but the fact itself was surprising. This is a warm greeting to all “dinosaurs” and glass iPhone lovers.
Another help in favor of installation new program There was, in fact, a new update system that made it possible to automatically free up space for a new distribution, after which it added up to the losses. This made it possible for all owners of 8 GB gadgets to jump to iOS 9.
Performance
This is the most controversial point in the entire system. Throughout its history, Apple's platform has been called the most stable and fastest, accessible and simple. In the world of operating systems, iOS has received the title of AK assault rifle with its complex of qualities. iOS 9 runs reasonably well on the iPhone 4s, but it’s not even close to the user experience that Apple fans are used to experiencing.
Slow frame rates and stuttering became noticeable literally everywhere. The search opens slowly, and the information is processed in the same way. Delays occur when making a call; modern applications take a long time to open. The smoothness in the "Music" application drops wildly. You have to wait for even banal utilities to launch, such as a calculator, clock, voice recorder and others. The camera release will also not be as fast as before.
Safari unloads tabs from memory literally the moment you leave it, and has difficulty loading massive pages. Productivity has dropped, and there's no denying it. The system is becoming increasingly difficult to use.
Feature support
In the case of Apple gadgets, users often encounter various kinds of restrictions. This is mainly due to geography. One has only to remember how long the Russian-speaking population waited for the notorious Siri. Almost 5 years passed before she was taught Russian, and even then she was not taught enough. The same can be said about maps, music, iTunes and many other services.
There is another type of limitation that is related to hardware. specific device. And if sometimes they are not too large-scale and tough, then this time because of them the meaning of the installation is completely lost new version iOS.
For example, Siri is not supported on older phones, and you won't even find this screen. You can also forget about the presence of support for browser add-ons (you won’t be able to block ads). There's even no way to sketch in the updated Notes app. Therefore, users did not receive anything new. Almost all features have been cut. As a result, we have a minimum of updates and a bunch of performance-related problems.
iOS 9 on iPhone 4s: reviews, opinions
The best mobile operating system in the world has gathered a lot of positive feedback, especially at the time of release. And with each new update, user opinion began to decline. The number of bugs grew, performance dropped, and in the end, Caps Lock was always on. There will be many users who will claim that the iPhone 4s is still operational, the system is in order, and it can work. These people are often quick to review iOS 9 with positive connotations, misleading many who are considering the upgrade.
It's all about perception. Some people are used to the fact that programs should start in 5-10 seconds, while others are not ready to wait even a second, so they always buy the most modern gadgets.
That's why it's so hard to formulate an overall impression regarding iOS 9 on the iPhone 4s. Reviews about the program, due to different user perceptions, do not make it possible to answer the question of whether it is worth installing a new system.
Time to change the device, or "conspiracy theory"
Updating to iOS 9 is the last stage in the life of the fourth generation of iPhones. It is worth admitting that it life cycle expired, and it's time to get rid of it. This is not surprising, because its hardware is quite weak, and software becomes more and more complex and severe.
There is a popular belief that the slowdown of the operating system is not due to weak hardware, but due to Apple's desire to profit from its users. Allegedly this is a violent influence on the owners old iPhones, an attempt to get them out of their old phones and force them to buy a new one. This theory is supported by the fact that the hacker community has long learned to speed up the device, introduce functions that Apple does not want to implement, and so on. Whether this is true or not, no one can say for sure. One thing is clear: the time of the old iPhone is up, and it’s time to change it.
Operating version 9.2 iOS systems fully came into its own. If you suddenly have questions about how to update to this version, you can find the answers in the following guide.
Compatibility .2
iOS 9.2 can be installed for free on the following devices:
- iPhone 6s, iPhone 6s Plus, iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus, iPhone 5s, iPhone 5c, iPhone 5 and iPhone 4s
- Pro, Air 2, Air, 4, 3 and 2
- iPad mini 4, iPad mini 3, Retina iPad mini, 1st gen iPad mini
- 6th gen touch, 5th gen touch
Backup device
It's never a bad idea to back up your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch before installing an iOS update, just in case. In addition, if you make an encrypted backup via iTunes, private information, such as passwords, will also be saved in it along with all the files.
You can make a backup copy in iTunes or iCloud.
Jailbreak
If you have jailbroken your iOS device and really don't want to part with all your tweaks, it is recommended not to update and wait until Pangu or TaiG jailbreak iOS 9.2.
Installing iOS 9.2 over the air (OTA)
Before downloading the update, connect your device to a power source so that the battery does not accidentally run out during the update. The download and installation process may take varying amounts of time, from a few minutes to an hour, depending on how busy Apple's servers are and your Internet connection. Of course, it’s better to update via Wi-Fi so as not to waste mobile Internet traffic.
Once you are connected to power and wireless network, open Settings and go to General > Software Updates. iOS will automatically check for updates and tell you that an update to 9.2 is available.
Those who are jailbroken should update via iTunes, as an OTA update with a jailbreak may cause problems.
Click the Download button. Wait until the download completes and then click Install. It will take a while to load, so if you're tired of waiting, try something else. Your device will beep when the download is complete. Go to again Software updates and proceed to install the downloaded update by clicking the appropriate button.
Installing iOS 9.2 via iTunes
If you were unable to download the update over the air, try downloading the update from the official links listed below and installing it manually through iTunes. This installation method may also be needed when the free disk space on the device is not enough for an OTA update.
Before you start, make sure you are using current version iTunes. You can update iTunes in the program settings.
After that, follow the instructions:
Step 1: Connect the device to your computer via a USB cable. Launch iTunes and wait for the program to recognize your device.
Step 2: Click on the device button located to the left of the iTunes Store button at the top right of the program.
Step 3: Click on “Check for updates”. None additional keys There is no need to clamp it. iTunes will automatically begin downloading and installing the update if available.
Step 4: A message will appear stating that a new update is available. Click on “Update”.
Step 5: Skip this step if the update started in steps 3 or 4.
If you download the firmware via Safari, make sure the auto-unzip option is disabled, or download the archive via Chrome or Firefox.
Your device's model number can be found on the back of the device. The number is needed to select correct link for download.
iOS 9.2 for iPad:
iPad Pro Wi-Fi
iPad Pro Wi-Fi + Cellular
iPad mini 4 Wi-Fi
iPad mini 4 Wi-Fi + Cellular
iPad Air 2 (Model A1566)
iPad Air 2 (Model A1567)
iPad mini 3 (Model A1599)
iPad mini 3 (Model A1600)
iPad mini 3 (Model A1601)
iPad Air (Model A1474)
iPad Air (Model A1475)
iPad Air (Model A1476)
iPad mini 2 (Model A1489)
iPad mini 2 (Model A1490)
iPad mini 2 (Model A1491)
iPad (4th generation Model A1458)
If you currently have a device like the iPhone 4 in your hands, then you would probably like to know how you can update it to iOS 9.
It is quite normal that people always strive for the newest, because usually newer versions of the OS carry quite a lot of new useful functions.
Let's try to find out if this is possible today. There is an answer and it is very obvious, so I will be happy to share it and talk about my thoughts on this topic.
How to install iOS 9 on iPhone 4?
I'll start with a little statistics and history. Apple always tries to support devices to the maximum iOS versions and iPhones 4 and 4S served as excellent examples for us.
IPhone 4 came out back in 2010 and I don’t think you need to tell how old the phone is. At that time he was very, very cool.
Generally speaking, when you usually buy a new device from Apple, you should understand that you can get maximum comfortable use within four years.
Most often, iOS device updates occur in the following ways:
- by air (via Wi-Fi);
- via iTunes.
Unfortunately, if you try to update your iPhone 4, you can get the maximum update to version 7.1.2 and iOS 9 is out of the question.
As soon as this smartphone came out, it had a completely different type of iOS and you probably heard such an expression as Skeuomorphism. All OS before iOS 7 were built precisely on this.
When iOS 7 appeared, quite a lot of new functions appeared and absolutely everything was completely redrawn. And as you understand, each subsequent version of the OS requires better characteristics.
This system appeared in 2013 and the time of this phone was already coming to an end. Just think, the phone has a single-core 1GHz Apple A4 processor and only 512MB of RAM.
The maximum that can be done is to install Jailbreak and install a bunch of tweaks that can change appearance your system and nothing more.
Results
Like this is the harsh truth about updating iPhone 4 to iOS 9. You need to understand that the smartphone is already part of Apple history and nothing more.
The solution to this situation may be as follows. Today the market has a very good selection of Android devices that are very affordable and run absolutely all the new software.
Or, if you are a true Apple fan, look at older models like the iPhone SE, 6S and others. In principle, six is not so bad. Refurbished options are good for the price.
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