iOS 9 has already been installed on more than 50% iOS devices. It comes with a ton of new features and improvements, but like any other major iOS software update, it comes with its own set of problems.
Here’s a list of common iOS 9 problems, and tips on how to fix them.
#1. Installation Problems
A number of users were getting “Software Update Failed” error when they tried to install the iOS 9 via OTA update, or getting stuck at “Update Requested” when Apple released iOS 9 last week. It is most probably because Apple servers couldn’t handle the initial surge in traffic.
In case, you’re still facing these problems while updating to iOS 9 then the best thing to do is update your iOS device using iTunes on your computer. If you need help, check our how to guide on how to install the iOS 9 update.
➤ How to install iOS 9 beta on your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch
#2. Getting Stuck at ‘Slide to Upgrade’ screen
A number of users have reported that their device is getting stuck at the “Slide to Upgrade” screen. The only way to resolve this issue is by putting your device in recovery mode, and restoring it from backup. But before you do that don’t forget to take a backup of your device using iTunes.
Apple has published a support document detailing how to fix the issue. Check our post for more details.
➤ How to fix iOS 9 update getting stuck at ‘Slide to Upgrade’ screen
#3. Touchscreen not working or Unresponsive
I’ve observed that at times an app stops responding. It just stops responding to touch input. In this case, double press the Home button, and swipe up on the card for the app to kill it, and relaunch the app again.
I have also heard that in some cases iPhone or iPad’s screen stops responding on the Home screen, you don’t need to panic. In most cases force restarting your iPhone or iPad will resolve the issue. To force restart your device, press and hold the Power (Sleep/Wake) button and the Home button simultaneously till you see the Apple logo.
#4. App Crashing issue
If one of your favorite app or apps are crashing after upgrading to iOS 9, then it could be due to compatibility issues with the latest iOS software update. Check the App Store to see if the developer has released an update to support iOS 9.
You can also try to delete the app and reinstall it again to see if it helps. Before you delete the app, make sure the data has been linked to iCloud or any other cloud services, so you can restore it after reinstalling.
#5. iOS 9 is slow
A number of people are reporting that their devices are more sluggish after upgrading to iOS 9. Some users feel that iOS 9 is slower than iOS 8.
If you’ve just upgraded to iOS 9, then you should ideally give it a few hours or a day for indexing and to complete other background activities.
But if the sluggishness or lag issues persist after a day or two then here check out our post to find out some tips that you can try to make your device snappier.
➤ iPhone or iPad slow after updating to iOS 9? Here are some tips to fix it
#6. iOS 9 Battery life problems
Based on the poll we took few days back, it looks like a high percentage of users seem to be having battery life problems after upgrading to iOS 9.
The problem with battery life issues is that it is very subjective as it is based on your usage pattern, so it is difficult to pinpoint what exactly is causing a problem.
Check our post for tips on how to fix fixing the battery life problem on your iPhone or iPad:
➤ Tips to fix battery life problems with iOS 9
#7. iOS 9 Wi-Fi Problems
Another common problem people are facing after updating their iPhone or iPad to iOS 9 is Wi-Fi connectivity problems.
The issues being reported include not being able to connect to a Wi-Fi network, getting incorrect password prompt despite entering the correct password, Wi-Fi settings grayed out, dropping connection intermittently or speeds being extremely slow.
Most networking related issues I’ve experienced have been fixed after resetting network settings. Resetting these settings flushes caches and clears DHCP settings and other networking related info. To reset network settings, open the Settings app and navigate to Settings > General > Reset and tap on Reset Network Settings.
If that doesn’t help, then check our post for some more tips to fix your Wi-Fi problem in iOS 9.
➤ Having Wi-Fi problems with iOS 9? Here’s how to fix it
Apple has already seeded iOS 9.1 to developers, so alternatively you can wait for it to be released as we expect it to fix some of the common iOS 9 problems.
What has been your experience? Are you facing any other problem after upgrade to iOS 9? Let us know in the comments.
Check out the iOS 9 page for our comprehensive coverage of all the new and hidden iOS 9 features.
