Apparently iOS 8 is wreaking havoc upon the iPhone 4S, both slowing it down and killing the battery.

Safari is said to run 2.5x SLOWER on iOS 8 on a 4S device. Ouch.

The same is not reported on the iPhone 5 and 5S. I don't even think it will work on the iPhone 4.

If you don't have iOS 7.1.2 yet, I suggest you get it, as Apple will disable the ability to upgrade to it within a few days (maybe even sooner).


To go to 7.1.2 instead of 8, go here: http://www.redmondpie.com/download-i...ownload-links/ ... then download the appropraite IPSW file for your device.

Then start iTunes and hold down Shift while you press the Update button for your device. It will ask you to select a file, and pick the IPSW you just downloaded. It should upgrade to 7.1.2 instead of 8.

Make sure you have the latest iTunes before doing any of this.