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    how much more space is required to update to newest iOS

    Discussion in 'Apple and Mac OS X' started by kenny1999, Aug 10, 2016.

  1. kenny1999

    kenny1999 Notebook Evangelist

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    my ipad is iPad mini 2 Wi-Fi which is 16GB

    which was bought in 2013

    I never updated the iOS, the iOS now is 7.0.3

    Two questions

    1. How much more space is required to update to the newest iOS? I am worried that it will eat up a large proportional of space.

    2. Would the whole performance become much slower? I remember I update my iPhone 4S before to iOS 8 and I could describe it render the phone useless, after update the phone was so lagged that I could no longer use it but sold it away.


    I never thought about updating but I now find that Apple is still selling iPad mini 2 16GB on official web and claims that it's with iOS 9
     
    kenny1999, Aug 10, 2016
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    Rhodan NBR Expert of Nothing

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    My daughter uses a Mini 2 16GB running 9.3.3 and it's fine. Since iOS 9 you need less free space to install the new OS. Not sure if it leaves you with less free space though, if it does I would expect it not to be minimal.

    My wife has the Mini 2 64GB and also runs fine on 9.3.3.
     
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    kenny1999 Notebook Evangelist

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    really Mini 2 has no lag with 9.3.3.?? it's my biggest concern since no turning back the clock after update
     
    kenny1999, Aug 11, 2016
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    When compared to my mini 4 they lag a little. That does not make then unusable and both wife and kid never complained.

    Your expectations may be different and if you have any doubts I would recommend not upgrading.
     
    Rhodan, Aug 11, 2016
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