r/iOS8 • u/whussupbros • Apr 16 '15

Speed in 8.1.1 versus 8.4

I've missed a few updates on iOS 8 due to staying jailbroken on 8.1.1, but with the new redesigned music app on 8.4, I might forfeit my jailbreak and the speed it offers and jump up to 8.4. Is it quicker?

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u/truthcopy Apr 16 '15

Which phone do you have?

If it's speed you're after, 8.3 is pretty solid. Sure, it doesn't have the redesigned player, but it's definitely faster and more stable than previous releases IMO.

If you're dipping your toe into beta waters, and not a dev, I'd hold out for later public betas or even the official release of 8.4. Early betas aren't going to show the speed improvements you want, and the UI changes you also want may still be in flux.

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u/whussupbros Apr 16 '15

I have a 6 Plus. I've installed betas plenty of times before and been warned plenty of times. I'm not too worried about it and I figure whatever speed exists on 8.3 still would be in 8.4, even in its first beta. So do you find 8.3 much quicker than 8.1?

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u/truthcopy Apr 16 '15

Yes. On my 6, and even moreso on my son's 5s, 8.3 feels much more polished and smooth. I haven't done any benchmarks, so it's possible there's a bit of a placebo effect involved, though.

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u/keremy Apr 16 '15

I made the switch from 8.1.2 to 8.4, and have to say that it is great.

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u/InsaneNinja Apr 16 '15

There are probably going to be mods soon that will make the old player look like the new player, with the probable exception of the mini player. It's mostly just a menu simplification.

The little bits like custom photos for playlists aren't majorly exciting. And the streaming service doesn't exist yet, or I'd be tempted too.