Ios 11 on ipad mini 2 reviews. Shoots disgusting and the screen is cool

I tried to ditch the iPad a few times, but still use my Air 2.

Wanted to upgrade it to 10.5-inch Pro but couldn't find a reason to do so. The old man is still more alive than alive and works much better on iOS 11 than before.

iPad is iPad. The coolest tablet on the market

As old as the Air 2 is, it is still the iPad - the reference device in its class.

None of the competitors were able to make a sensible tablet that could be used as an Apple solution - with the same pleasure.

It is still made of glass and metal in the most minimalistic style possible. And leaves only the most positive impressions from use.

And in this case we are not only talking about Air 2. When the iPad 2 falls into the hands, it gives exactly the same emotions.

You can praise Apple designers for a very long time, but there is only one conclusion - outwardly the iPad remains cool. Even more.

With the release of iOS 11, all iPads are getting cooler. And this one

I've been a part of the iOS 11 developer testing program almost from the very beginning - if I'm not confused, since June.

My iPhone 7 on the new version of the operating system worked just disgusting up to iOS 11.1. And I began to really delight already on iOS 11.2.

However, things were completely different with the iPad Air 2. It coped without any problems even with the first test versions of iOS 11. And on iOS 11.1 and iOS 11.2 it just started flying.

And this is very strange, because the smartphone version of iOS 11 has practically not changed, but the tablet version of the operating system has changed beyond recognition.

Working with iOS 11 on iPad is very convenient. And practically all new features available on Air 2 in full. Ideally.

He has thick frames and no Pro prefix ?!

WELL. SO WHAT?!

I am sure that 90% of potential iPad users absolutely do not need the capabilities of the Pro models.

Yes, the Smart Keyboard works great with the Smart Connector. But even with the Air 2, dozens of physical solutions can be used without much trouble.

Not everyone needs the Apple Pencil. I would even say that the units that will actually use it for its intended purpose are to paint.

And for iPad Pro productivity, there are still virtually no apps. So, hello again, iPad Air 2!

Shoots disgusting and the screen is cool

I took the photo above for one of my articles on iPad Air 2. Something at least more or less decent did not work out the first time, so I give the tablet camera a two.

But why does an iPad have a camera when an iPhone has one? In the first, it is needed only if there is no second.

But the screen of the iPad Air 2 is not much worse than that of Proshek. It's a shame True Tone isn't here, but otherwise it's fire.

And in my opinion the iPad is exactly the screen with which you can watch the most diverse content.

If you want, in 2017 the tablet is still not a replacement for a computer, but the most ordinary multimedia player... And no more.

Why iPad Air 2 can be bought even today

Apple has already discontinued the iPad Air 2, but you can still buy this tablet on the secondary market or search in leftovers for cheap.

And the iPad Air 2 is still buyable, not only because it works great even at the end of 2017.

Air 2 will definitely receive an update to the next version of iOS, because Apple has the same Air for cancellation - this is the first.

And the second argument turns out to be about the new incredibly cheap iPad, which can be built on the Air 2 platform.

If this does happen, the iPad Air 2 will be relevant for a very, very long time.

"After updating my iPad to iOS 11, it gets very slow. Apps freeze and close. My purchased music would just stop in the middle of a song. How do I speed up iOS 11 on my iPad?"

What to do if the iPhone slows down after updating ios 11? Is there a way to make iOS 11 faster? Don't worry, here in this guide we've put together some basic ways to help you speed up iOS 11.1 / 11.2 on iPhone X / 8/7 / 6s / 6, iPad mini 2/3/4, iPad Air / Pro and iPod touch.

7 Ways to Speed \u200b\u200bUp iOS 11

Method 1. Free up space on your device

If your device has almost no storage, try freeing up space on your iPhone / iPad to make it work better. You can uninstall unwanted apps, delete photos, videos and songs, delete old messages, clear documents and app data.

Method 2. Hard reboot

You can turn off your iPhone or iPad first, give it a break, turn it back on. If that doesn't work, you can force restart your device. Press and hold the Home button and the Wake / Sleep button until the Apple logo appears. For iPhone 7 users, press the Home button and the Volume Down button to do this. For iPhone8 / X users: Press and quickly release the Volume Up button, then press and quickly release the Volume Down button, finally press and hold the Side (Sleep / Wake) button until the Apple logo appears.

Method 3. Switch to HEIF

IOS 11 introduces file formats for photos and videos that result in smaller file sizes. Photos use HEIF format and videos use HEVC format. If your photos and videos are taking up the most memory space. Go to Settings\u003e Camera\u003e Formats and select High Efficiency to use the new HEIF and HEVC formats.


Method 4. Update Apps and iOS to the Latest Version

Your iPhone or iPad is now running iOS 11, but some of the apps may not work as expected in the new iOS version. iOS 11 is slow? Just update the apps to the latest version to keep them running smoothly. Open the App Store and click Update.

Perhaps the problem is in the system itself, and its bugs were fixed in an update that you have not yet installed.

To install available iOS 11 updates (like iOS 11.0.2, iOS 11.1, etc.): Go to Settings\u003e General\u003e Software Update\u003e Download and Install iOS Update.

Method 5. Disable unimportant functions

Running iOS 11 on older iPhones like iPhone 5s / 6s / 6 can cause some problems. One troubleshooting solution is to turn off unimportant features like motion, background app refresh, etc.

Go to Settings\u003e General\u003e Background App Refresh and turn off the toggle switch. Or you can take a personal approach and leave background app refresh enabled at the top and turn it off for individual apps from the list below.

Method 6. Reset all settings

Go to Settings\u003e General\u003e Reset\u003e Reset All Settings. Enter your password and confirm.

Method 7. Tenorshare iCareFone to speed up iOS system

It is a tool to fix all issues for iPhone, iPad and iPod. With this tool, you can easily clean up unnecessary files and speed up your devices. This is the surest way to speed up your iPhone.

Step 1. Download and install Tenorshare iCareFone on your computer, then connect your iPhone using a USB cable.


Step 2. Select "Speed \u200b\u200bup & Clean" and enter the main interface. Click the "Quick Search" button to start a new scan.


Step 3. You can click the "Clean" button to free up your device as much as possible.


Plus, you can manage contacts, photos, apps, back up and restore your device in case of data loss, etc.

We found. It's time to decide on five flaws that can scare the user away from installing the newest operating system in September. Or just facts worth keeping in mind.

Death to 32-bit applications

Installing iOS 11 will be the nail in the coffin for some apps. If the developer did not take care of it in time and did not make the application 64-bit, then it will not be installed from the App Store. You won't even have the required Download button. Moreover - in the search you will not be able to find this application.

Therefore, for applications that have not been updated for a long time, you should wait for such updates:

Thus, we all risk losing XCOM: Enemy Within, Icewind Dale, some board games ... I am glad that many large companies have come to their senses and announced that they will do support until September. In particular, I know that Lord of Waterdeep and Elder Sign will be updated.

End of 32-bit device updates

iOS 11 will not support:

  • iPhone 5 (2012)
  • iPhone 5C (2013)
  • iPad 4 (2012)

It turns out the life cycle of Apple devices is about 4.5 years. The first sign was the appearance of Apple's Clips app, which was not supported by the above devices.

Well, then a sign appeared on the Apple website in which 32-bit iDevices were simply absent.

iOS 11 slows down on weak devices

Suddenly, my iPad Air was suddenly the weakest device in the iPad lineup. The power reserve, which is enough for the most advanced and beautiful games in the App Store, was not enough for the operating system. Nonsense? Yes!

I recently became convinced that Apple does not optimize the functions of the operating system on older devices, or does it last. Thus, they push users of outdated devices to upgrade their technology. Nothing radically new appeared, and iOS 11 was terribly slow on the updated iPad Air and iPhone 6. In principle, this should not be - even on the beta version!

A clean iOS 11 firmware from scratch helped. iOS 11 started to work more or less quickly.

But will people start to deal with the firmware or start to resent and do an urgent rollback to iOS 10? It seems to me that the majority will take the second path. Apple urgently needs to do something before September with system optimization right after the update.

Let me remind you that in iOS 10 there was the same nonsense, until a few months later an update was released, which was designed specifically to accelerate older devices like the iPhone 5S.

Horrible video player

For some, this problem may seem far-fetched or a matter of taste, but the new system video player is very annoying to me. I'm talking about a player that plays video files on various sites.

The scroll bar used to be along its entire length, but now it is half as large. Calling this player stylish and modern - the language will not turn. The case when the new design only aggravated the impression of an already poorly implemented function.

Where is guest access in iOS 11?

Perhaps it is wrong when the lack of any function is called a disadvantage ... But in the courtyard of 2017, the operating system has been developing for 10 years, and it still does not provide for the possibility of two people working with one device.

Android has already three (!) Years ago the function of sharing a device ... For example, I want to give an iPhone / iPad to a person, but restrict his access to photos, SMS and other personal information. It is impossible to do this now. And iOS 11, on which hopes were pinned, did not correct this moment.

Some users who have updated their devices to iOS 11 write that their iPhones and iPads have become slower or do not cope with basic tasks like launching and working properly. If you know this feeling, then you can try different ways to speed up iOS 11, which we will discuss below.

Many of these methods will help not only speed up the device, but also save battery power.

How to speed up your workiOS 11 oniPhone andiPad

We will look at various methods, the first two of which are worth doing first, while the rest can be tried in any order.

1: Install the latest versions availableiOS and applications

First you need to update your software and all your applications. Perhaps the problem is in the system itself, and its bugs were fixed in an update that you have not yet installed.

To install available iOS 11 updates (like iOS 11.0.2, iOS 11.1, etc.):

  • Open Settings\u003e General\u003e Software Update\u003e Download and Install iOS Update

To update apps:

  • Open the App Store and go to the Updates tab. Install all available updates there.

2: Just installediOS eleven? Wait a little

If you've just installed iOS 11 and your device is getting slower, you can just wait a bit. Big updates are slowing down devices as iOS needs to be reconfigured for Search, Siri, Photos, and other background tasks. The tuning process can slow down the entire system.

It is best to wait a couple of days and not touch the device unnecessarily. Usually after two days the device starts working normally or even better than before. This solution will help fix battery problems as well.

3: Disable Content Updates

Content Refresh allows apps to update themselves. It improves multitasking performance, but slows down the system. It's easy to disable the feature and most users won't even notice the difference in application performance.

  • Open Settings\u003e General\u003e Content Update\u003e Off.

4: Disable offers Siri

You can speed up Search & Notifications by turning off Siri Suggestions.

  • Go to Settings\u003e Siri & Search\u003e Search Suggestions and Find Suggestions and turn off both.

5: Force restart the device

Sometimes a forced restart can improve device performance, especially if some background process slows it down.

For most iPhone and iPad models, you need to hold down power button and buttonHomeuntil the Apple logo appears on the screen.

On iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus, you need to pinch volume down button and power buttonbefore the logo appears.

After that, you just need to wait until the device turns on.

6: set a simple wallpaper

Using a small solid color wallpaper can also help speed up your device. They require less memory, therefore, it is easier for the system to load them.

  • Go to Settings\u003e Wallpaper\u003e and select a boring, small size monochrome image.

The home screen will not look very good (or vice versa, depending on your taste), but the device may start to work faster. You can use the little gray wallpapers below or find yours similar.

7: Enable Reduce Motion

iOS uses a lot of visual effects that look great, but they are system-heavy. By disabling these effects, you can improve the performance of your device.

  • Go to Settings\u003e General\u003e Accessibility\u003e Reduce motion and turn on the switch.

* It is better to disable the autoplay function of message effects, as they can also slow down the system.

When you enable the function, the effects of opening and closing applications will be replaced with simpler animations.

8: Turn on Decrease transparency

iOS is full of blur and transparency effects in Control Center, Notification Center, etc. They look good, but they slow down the system. These effects can be turned off.

  • Go to Settings\u003e General\u003e Accessibility\u003e Increase contrast\u003e Decrease transparency and turn on the switch.

With this feature, the display will not look so pretty, but the device will run faster.

9: Free up more memory

The more free memory on the device, the faster it will work. Ideally, you should have 10% or more free memory. If you have a device with 32GB of storage, then you need to free up at least 3GB. This is necessary so that there is room for the cache, application updates and the system itself.

  • Open Settings\u003e General\u003e Storage (or iPhone / iPad Storage).