Apple’s brand new iOS 8.4 update for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch is finally here and it brings some big time upgrades to the company’s mobile operating system. It’s also causing problems for some users including those trying to move from the public iOS 8.4 beta to today’s iOS 8.4 release. Fortunately, there appears to be an easy fix for those trying to make the move.
Earlier this week, Apple confirmed plans to release iOS 8.4 for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch users today at 8AM PST. And right on cue, the company delivered iOS 8.4, its bug fixes and enhancements, and its new Apple Music platform that will compete against Spotify, Pandora, and others.
iOS 8.4 is a big update for iPhone and iPad and it’s not surprising to see many iOS 8 users making the switch in the hours after the update’s release. Included in that group are those who signed up for Apple’s Beta Software Program to test iOS software ahead of its release date.
iOS 8.4 has been available to Beta Software Program users for a number of weeks now and many of those users are now looking to get off the public iOS 8.4 beta and onto the public iOS 8.4 release that arrived today. While many users have successfully been able to make the switch, others are having problems. This isn’t surprising given how new Apple’s beta program is.
Those trying to make the move from the public iOS 8.4 beta to the public iOS 8.4 release are saying that the update tool is getting stuck on the download process. Some users say that they’ve been waiting for several hours for the issues to resolve themselves. Turns out, you don’t have to wait hours for iOS 8.4 update to get unstuck.
Thanks to a few resourcefuliOS 8.4 beta users, we’ve unearthed a quick fix that public iOS 8.4 beta users can use to move the iOS 8.4 installation process forward. This is a fix that you’ll want to keep in mind as Apple releases more public iOS beta updates. The public iOS 9 beta is scheduled to arrive later on this month.
How to Fix iOS 8.4 Beta to iOS 8.4 Install Problems
The fix is simple. First, you’ll want to head into your device’s settings. Next, you’ll want to look in the General Section for your profiles. It should be located on the right towards the bottom of the section.
Once you’re in there, you’ll want to select your iOS Beta Profile. Next, you’ll want to delete that profile from your device. After that, you’ll want to perform a reset. To do that, hold down the power and home buttons at the same time until the phone restarts itself.
After that’s done, you’ll want to try and download the iOS 8.4 update again. Several users have said that this process worked for them. After that, you might want to reenroll in the beta program if you’re looking to test out future updates like the iOS 9 release for iPhone and iPad.
To do that, you’ll want to head to Apple’s Beta Program website to get your profile back up and running on your device, with, iOS 8.4 on board.
Again, given the success that iOS 8.4 beta users have had with this quick fix, it’s worth storing in the memory bank if you plan on using future public iOS beta updates.
Apple’s brand new iOS 8.4 update is here and it brings the company’s new Apple Music platform along with bug fixes and enhancements. And according to some iPhone and iPad users, it brings some issue too. With those issues in mind, we want to take a look at the five most important things to know about iOS 8.4 problems today and going forward.
Apple first confirmed the iOS 8.4 update back in April, shortly after it released the iOS 8.3 update for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch. The update wasn’t confirmed in a blog post or on stage. Instead, it was confirmed thanks to a release for developers in the company’s paid developer program.
Earlier this month, Apple showed iOS 8.4 off on stage alongside Apple Music and iOS 9. And while the company confirmed a June 30th release for Apple Music, it did not outline a public iOS 8.4 release date. Up until today, the update was only available to those in Apple’s beta programs.
Today, Apple released iOS 8.4 into the wild and as expected, it brings new features on top of bug fixes for lingering iOS 8 problems. It also has brought some iOS 8.4 problems to iPhone and iPad owners in the United States and in other regions around the globe.
Updates the size of iOS 8.4 (100MB+) always have the potential to have a huge impact on iPhone or iPad performance. For some users, iOS 8.4 will fix issues and offer smooth performance. For others, it will bring trouble. The iOS 8.4 update is still just a few hours old and we’re already hearing complaints about iOS 8.4 problems.
With these iOS 8.4 problems swirling on release day, we want to take a look at everything you need to know about these issues today, tomorrow and next month. This roundup offers a look at the issues themselves and some steps to take if you do happen to run into iOS 8.4 issues on your device.
iOS 8.4 Problems Plague iPhone & iPad Users
The iOS 8.4 update is only a few hours old and we’re already seeing a number of complaints about iOS 8.4 problems. Most of these issues appear to be isolated though there’s always a potential for complaints to grow as more people decide to install the iOS 8.4 update.
The fact that iOS 8.4 problems exist shouldn’t come as a surprise. iOS 8.4 arrives on a solid foundation after a lengthy beta process but we’ve never seen a perfect iOS update. iOS updates, big and small, always arrive with their own collection of problems and that’s why you have to be extremely careful. Something to remember as we push deeper into the year towards more iOS updates and iOS 9.
We’re already seeing a number of complaints about iOS 8.4. The loudest complaints thus far are about bad iOS 8.4 battery life. Users have taken to Apple’s discussion forum and social media to complain about poor battery life after installing iOS 8.4 and Apple Music:
Anybody noticing iOS 8.4 / Apple Music is a big battery hog? I was at 100% at 9:15 when I finished installing, now at 38% 1.5 hours later.
What’s new in iOS 8.4 mainly Apples new music streaming service including Beats 1& music icon change! Battery life seems worse in 8.4! — R4z3r™ ® (@_Raymond_B) June 30, 2015
Whoa, iOS 8.4 is crushing my battery. I’m losing 60% an hour.
We point these out for a few reasons. First, to help point you in the right direction if you’re suffering from similar problems. And second, to generate discussion. If we bring attention to these issues and other problems, we could out a fix or we could motivate Apple to fix them in a future update. It has happened before and we’re confident it will happen again.
We’ve been digging into the iOS 8.4 update for a few hours now and we’ve been having a solid experience across all of our devices. That includes the iPad Air 2, iPad Air, iPad mini 2, iPad 3, iPhone 6, iPhone 5s, and iPhone 5. We’ve also seen other iOS 8.4 users post positive feedback about the update.
We’ve already taken a close look at the performance on the iPhone 6 and iPhone 5s and we plan to post detailed impressions for the rest of the devices in the future. So far, all of them are behaving with iOS 8.4 on board. We’ll reserve final judgement until we’ve been able to spend a week with iOS 8.4.
So why do we bring this up? Well, we want to drive home how important it is to gather feedback before installing an iOS update. You always assume some risk installing a new piece of iOS software. Our feedback is a great starting point but you’ll want to branch out before installing the iOS 8.4 update.
We also bring this up so that you can put the iOS 8.4 update into perspective. There are always two sides to an update but typically only hear about one.
You might hear a lot about iOS 8.4 problems in the days and weeks ahead but it’s important to remember that they won’t impact every single device. In fact, iOS users dealing with problems are in the minority of millions and millions of iOS users worldwide.
Does iOS 8.4 have problems? Absolutely. But most of them are small and isolated to a few users. We haven’t heard about any major iOS 8.4 problems yet.
Fixes for iOS 8.4 Problems
If you run into an iOS 8.4 problem on your iPhone or iPad, don’t panic. While we might not see a new iOS update for awhile, there are proven fixes out there to try before you take the device into an Apple Store.
Those fixes, which range from fixes for battery life problems to installation problems aren’t going to work for everyone. That said, they are worth a try if you do run into some problems today or a month after installing the iOS 8.4 update on your device.
Our fixes are going to be a great starting point though you’ll want to broaden your horizons. Apple’s Discussion Forums always provide a number of potential fixes for serious issues and the MacRumors community is also a great resource. Keep those in mind as we push away from the iOS 8.4 release date.
You Can Downgrade to iOS 8.3
If you run into iOS 8.4 problems, remember, you can downgrade to iOS 8.3 for a limited time. We’re not sure when Apple will close up the loophole but it usually happens about two weeks after an update’s release.
We’ve put together a step-by-step guide that will take you through the iOS 8.4 to iOS 8.3 downgrade process. Just remember, if you’re coming from iOS 8.2 or below, you won’t be able to go back to anything older than iOS 8.2.
What’s Next
If you experience trouble on your device after installing iOS 8.4, note that you’re going to have to be proactive because we don’t know when Apple’s next iOS update is going to land.
There’s no guarantee that an iOS 8.4.1 update will roll out before the iOS 9 update this fall. There’s also no guarantee that an iOS 8.4.1 update will fix your problems. In fact, it might bring some new problems of its own. You cannot rely on Apple.
Now that iOS 8.4 is out, the next update in Apple’s pipeline is iOS 9. iOS 9 comes with a number of performance enhancements and we expect it to include bug fixes as well. Some of you might not be able to wait that long though so you’ll need to set out on your own.
iOS 8.4 vs iOS 8.3: What’s New in iOS 8.4
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The new Apple Music app includes the new Apple Music streaming service designed to take on Spotify, Pandora and other services. The iOS 8.4 update enables this new app and includes a free three-month trial of the Apple Music service.
With Apple Music you can pay $9.99 a month for an individual or $14.99 a month for a family of up to six members and enjoy full albums on demand and save music for offline playback.
Apple Music uses your musical tastes to pick new music that you might enjoy listening to in a new For You section of the music app that will help you find new music to listen to. The video above shows how this works.
This new app replaces the Music app from iOS 8 and earlier. Apple is not adding another app you cannot install from the iPhone or iPad, just updating one that is already on your device.
An iOS 8.4 jailbreak has been released, so here’s how to jailbreak iOS 8.4 on your iPhone or iPad right now using TaiG’s jailbreak tool.
Jailbreak news has been moving quickly over the last week or so, with an iOS 8.3 jailbreak releasing last week and receiving multiple updates since then. However, with iOS 8.4 right around the corner at the time, an iOS 8.4 jailbreak was something that many users were hoping for.
Since the betas for iOS 8.4 were jailbreakable, it was almost a given that the final version of iOS 8.4 would be jailbreakable as well, since many believed that Apple wouldn’t have enough time to patch the exploits that were used.
That’s definitely the case, because soon after iOS 8.4 was released by Apple, TaiG released its iOS 8.4 jailbreak tool just a few afters afterward, proving that the exploit used just need a quick update to work with the latest version of iOS.
In any case, if you’re one that wants to jailbreak iOS 8.4 on your iPhone or iPad, here’s how to do it using TaiG’s latest jailbreak tool.
Before You Begin
Like with the iOS 8.3 jailbreak, there are several things that you’ll need to do first before jailbreaking your iOS device.
First of all, it’s incredibly important to back up your iPhone or iPad before you jailbreak, that way if anything goes wrong, you can restore your device back to a stable state and try jailbreaking your device again.
Take a look at our handy guide that shows you how to back up your iPhone or iPad, but you likely already know how if you’ve been a long-time iPhone or iPad owner.
After you back up your iPhone or iPad, you’ll then want to update your device to iOS 8.4. If you’re already jailbroken on iOS 8.3, here’s a guide on how to update your jailbroken iPhone or iPad. This will unjailbreak it, but once you update, you can follow the guide below to jailbreak iOS 8.4. The process is pretty simple anyway. You just open iTunes and update your device to iOS 8.3 like you would any other time, as it doesn’t really matter if your iPhone or iPad is jailbroken or not.
The next thing you’ll want to do is disable the passcode lock on your device, as well as disable Find My iPhone. For the passcode, navigate to Settings > Passcode > Enter your passcode > Turn Passcode Off and enter in your passcode again to confirm. To disable Find My iPhone, go to Settings > iCloud > Find My iPhone and turn it off. You’ll need to enter in your Apple ID password to confirm.
At this point, you’re all ready to go and can now begin the process of jailbreaking your iPhone or iPad on iOS 8.4
How to Jailbreak iOS 8.4
Head to TaiG’s website and download the iOS 8.3 jailbreak tool on the home page. It’ll be version 2.2 and it will download as a .ZIP file and extract as an .EXE file. Remember that this will only run on Windows and not Mac.
Double-clicking on the .EXE file will open up the jailbreak tool. From there, you’ll see two check boxes, one of which you can’t change, which is the Cydia option. Be sure to uncheck the box next to 3K Assistant, though, since it’s bloatware.
Above: The iOS 8.3 jailbreak tool, but it’s exactly the same in iOS 8.4.
From there, click Start and let the process do its thing. It should take a few minutes to complete and your device will restart a couple of times. At the end, you’ll get a Jailbreak Succeeded message.
If at any point, you receive a message on your iPhone or iPad saying that your storage is almost full after you jailbreak, simply open up Cydia and let the file system initialize, and then respring. After that, you shouldn’t get the message anymore.
You can now exit out of the jailbreak tool and then restore a backup on your device to get all of your apps and settings back. Jailbreaking your iPhone or iPad on a clean and wiped device is ideal, otherwise you may encounter problems during the jailbreaking process.
The iOS 8.4 jailbreak should last throughout the summer until iOS 9 releases later in the fall, which is good news for jailbreakers, as the latest version of iOS is now jailbreakable and it’s likely the last major update iOS 8 will see.
iOS 8.4 on iPhone 5s isn’t the typical operating system update we’re used to seeing from Apple. The company responsible for the iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch, frequently launches sweeping upgrades with new feature and extras. When it’s not doing that, Apple is deploying small updates with bug fixes.
iOS 8.4 on iPhone 5s comes packing one of the most significant changes we’ve seen to the iPhone since iOS 8. Included in the update is Apple Music, the dedicated subscription and streaming service Apple announced this year at its Worldwide Developers Conference. Here’s some early iOS 8.4 on iPhone 5s impressions, and a breakdown of the changes you can expect when you download the update to your device over the next few days.
iOS 8.4 on iPhone 5s: Installation
Installing iOS 8.4 on iPhone 5s was pretty simple. In fact, it was pretty painless compared to past updates from Apple.
All told, the download package for the iOS 8.4 on iPhone 5s is 222MB, firmly placing it in the category of things you don’t want to rely on your iPhone 5s’ data connection for. The actual install was just as painless as the update download. After ten minutes and a reboot, iOS 8.4 was on my iPhone 5s, ready for me to interact with.
iOS 8.4 on iPhone 5s: New Features
All of the important changes you’ll notice in iOS 8.4 for the iPhone 5s are contained in a single app: Music. Rather than put Apple Music into yet another app that some users will drop in a folder, Apple refreshed the dedicated Music app that’s already existed on iPhone 5s for some time.
Launching the refreshed Music app introduces you to the Apple Music service and asks you if you’d like to prioritize your music collection, over Apple Music. Everyone gets offered a generous three-month subscription when opening the app.
Apple Music is both a free and paid subscription service. For free Apple Music users get to browse top artist charts and keep track of their favorite artists using a dedicated social network called Connect. Your library — that is the music you’ve purchased from iTunes — sits in a Library area on the far right, called My Music. Apple Music automatically follows the artists you’ve purchased in the Connect social network. It also gives you options to created Stations based on any song in your library. Stations, are algorithmically created by the Apple Music service itself.
iTunes Radio stations as we’ve known them are now joined by a dedicated area called streaming music radio station called Beats 1. As songs are played in Beats 1 their information surfaces, allowing you to add them to your collection or playlists. Music creators and content creators have dedicated area in the new Music app introduced in iOS 8.4 for iPhone 5s. It’s called New, and playlists created by Apple’s music editors live there. Finally there’s a For You section, which asks you for information about what you like and finds more music for you to listen to. From directly through the app, you can add music to play offline if you’re subscribed to the service.
iOS 8.4 on iPhone 5s: Bug & Bug Fixes
New features are focused on Music, but bug fixes in iOS 8.4 for iPhone 5s are pretty widespread. Audiobooks are now built into the iBooks app and they have their own dedicated Now Playing screen. The updates also include the ability to pre-order audiobooks. There’s a new Chinese font and a new option for disabling Auto-Night themes. Apple Watch apps paired with an iPhone 5s no longer install themselves automatically. Apple has also addressed some random iPhone 5s rebooting issues caused by Unicode characters sent to people.
So far, I’ve been unable to find any significant bugs caused by the iOS 8.4 on iPhone 5s download. Battery life seems just as great as it has always been. No Apple-made apps have crashed on me either, though Microsoft’s OneDrive has stopped working correctly. I’ve been unable to recreate the issue in OneDrive apps on other platforms.
iOS 8.4 on iPhone 5s: Should You Download?
If you like the way the Music app worked in previous versions and already have a subscription service, you can safely hold off on download iOS 8.3 on iPhone 5s. Beyond the Unicode characters issue, you won’t miss out on any huge big fixes or security upgrades.
Just because you can doesn’t mean you necessarily should skip iOS 8.4 on iPhone 5S. Apple Music is by far the most fully featured services to have ever come from Apple. Music lovers will appreciate all the new ways they can find music.
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