The iPhone Thread

AbhishekNigam · 24th August 2022, 23:02

iPhone 14 series along with Watch Series 8 launch event is scheduled for 7th September at 10.30 PM IST

SideView · 25th August 2022, 11:53

I think Apple has royally messed up ios 15.6.1 update.
Mines a 8 plus, apps crash randomly.

To others on the fence, hold on for ios16, 15.6.1 just isnt worth it.

Cyborg · 25th August 2022, 12:21

Quote:

Originally Posted by SideView

I think Apple has royally messed up ios 15.6.1 update. I have a 8 plus, apps crash randomly.

Updated my wife’s 8 Plus yesterday to 15.6.1, everything is running smoothly. If you have (should have actually) taken a backup before updating I would suggest reset the phone. Load the earlier backup again and try the update once more. It should clear things up.

Keep us updated.

Cheers

revved_up · 25th August 2022, 13:33

Quote:

Originally Posted by AbhishekNigam

iPhone 14 series along with Watch Series 8 launch event is scheduled for 7th September at 10.30 PM IST

:

https://www.apple.com/apple-events/

Any idea when will iphone 14 series available for buying in US?

AbhishekNigam · 25th August 2022, 14:03

Quote:

Originally Posted by revved_up

Any idea when will iphone 14 series available for buying in US?

It should be available within 10-15 days from announcement. From past releases, usually its 10 days.

mobike008 · 25th August 2022, 20:56

Quote:

Originally Posted by SideView

To others on the fence, hold on for ios16, 15.6.1 just isnt worth it.

I'm never on a fence. When a stable update appears on phone. I automatically update it.

I never in over a decade of using iPhones faced these type of problems (Battery drain, apps crashing etc).

15.6.1 also got updated and there are absolutely no issues.

SideView · 25th August 2022, 21:38

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cyborg

Updated my wife’s 8 Plus yesterday to 15.6.1, everything is running smoothly. If you have (should have actually) taken a backup before updating I would suggest reset the phone. Load the earlier backup again and try the update once more. It should clear things up.

Keep us updated.

Cheers

I think it was an app issue, so updated all the apps( i had disabled auto-update), seems to have fixed it for now

Quote:

Originally Posted by mobike008

I'm never on a fence. When a stable update appears on phone. I automatically update it.

I never in over a decade of using iPhones faced these type of problems (Battery drain, apps crashing etc).

15.6.1 also got updated and there are absolutely no issues.

Me too, but this time it had some unwanted side-effects so force updated all of them.

nitinkbhaskar · 28th August 2022, 15:49

Guys,

On a lookout for iPhone (used). Wanted to know from bhpians experience on how does the iPhone 11 pro hold up in terms of camera quality as compared to 12?

Just need to experience iOS ecosytem without breaking the bank.

ashvek3141 · 28th August 2022, 19:07

Anyone has updated their 12 Pro with the latest 15.6.1 ? I did update my iPhone 7 and it seems to be draining the battery faster than usual. Hence, sitting on the fence whether to update the 12 Pro or wait for a stable iOS 16 release (which I hope should be stable).

attinder · 28th August 2022, 21:46

Quote:

Originally Posted by ashvek3141

Hence, sitting on the fence whether to update the 12 Pro or wait for a stable iOS 16 release (which I hope should be stable).

Updated 12 pro to 15.6.1 and didn't notice any unusual battery drain.

mobike008 · 28th August 2022, 22:05

Quote:

Originally Posted by nitinkbhaskar

Guys,

On a lookout for iPhone (used). Wanted to know from bhpians experience on how does the iPhone 11 pro hold up in terms of camera quality as compared to 12?

Just need to experience iOS ecosytem without breaking the bank.

I have used every model of iPhone and when I look back at the pictures taken from each phone . There is so much difference from one model to another because every new model of iPhone focuses majorly on improvements to their camera, faster chip and battery performance.

I had an iPhone 11 Pro for a short period and it was pretty good and can be a good start to enjoy the Apple eco-system.

EV NXT · 30th August 2022, 06:30

Is it better to maintain battery charge levels between 20% - 80% - disconnect from charging at 80% and start charging when it reaches 20%?

There is conflicting advice being renderred on various sites. I usually charge till 100% and wait till it comes down to around 1% to start charging assuming it was a good practice.

Apparently not as per this:

https://www.gearpatrol.com/tech/a624...charging-tips/

Earlier posts indicate that others also charge till 100%. Can anyone clarify as to what would be the better practice?

poloman · 30th August 2022, 07:59

Suddenly my wife started complaining that she is not able to hear the other side in noisy environments on her 3 year old iPhone 7. When checked it was real bad and the volume was down to around 50%.

Had a look at the earpiece grill, could not notice anything unusual. Anyway took an toothbrush and saturated with IPA (isopropyl). Gently cleaned the grill and then blowed air hard in to the grill area. Voila.. the volume was back to 100%. Dust and grime had fully blocked the grill and reduced the volume.

A trip to Apple service would have costed min 2K, opening of the phone and may be even earpiece replacement.
So recommend every one to clean the grill of phones regularly with some Isopropyl alcohol to prevent this issue.

Nicky · 30th August 2022, 16:27

Quote:

Originally Posted by nitinkbhaskar

Guys,

On a lookout for iPhone (used). Wanted to know from bhpians experience on how does the iPhone 11 pro hold up in terms of camera quality as compared to 12?

Just need to experience iOS ecosytem without breaking the bank.

I am in this ecosystem for last 8 yrs. Upgraded last year from iPhone 7 to iPhone 12.
I also considered iPhone 11 but price difference was not that much vs features upgrade from 11 to 12. Feature stood out in particular was dolby vision (HDR) 4k video recording among other features.

Samfromindia · 31st August 2022, 20:49

Quote:

Originally Posted by revved_up

Any idea when will iphone 14 series available for buying in US?

September 16th as per the historic trends.

https://youtu.be/Q39Q7zpeQX0

Quote:

Originally Posted by EV NXT

Is it better to maintain battery charge levels between 20% - 80% - disconnect from charging at 80% and start charging when it reaches 20%?

In Samsung galaxy devices, they have a battery life protector feature which limits charging to 85%. I have no idea how effective is this, but if Samsung / Google added this feature officially, it must be backed by research of the hardware / software manufactures of this phone.

These days I normally use battery saver at all times except when I am travelling or on a trip where I need the max 100% juice.

https://youtu.be/NO0c1XlaoK0

24th August 2022, 23:02	#14836
AbhishekNigam BHPian Join Date: May 2022 Location: New Delhi - Gzb Posts: 43 Thanked: 155 Times	Re: The iPhone Thread iPhone 14 series along with Watch Series 8 launch event is scheduled for 7th September at 10.30 PM IST : https://www.apple.com/apple-events/
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25th August 2022, 11:53	#14837
SideView BHPian Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: Bengaluru Posts: 652 Thanked: 1,762 Times	Re: The iPhone Thread I think Apple has royally messed up ios 15.6.1 update. Mines a 8 plus, apps crash randomly. To others on the fence, hold on for ios16, 15.6.1 just isnt worth it.
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28th August 2022, 15:49	#14843
nitinkbhaskar BHPian Join Date: Jul 2020 Location: Bangalore Posts: 229 Thanked: 927 Times	Re: The iPhone Thread Guys, On a lookout for iPhone (used). Wanted to know from bhpians experience on how does the iPhone 11 pro hold up in terms of camera quality as compared to 12? Just need to experience iOS ecosytem without breaking the bank.
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28th August 2022, 19:07	#14844
ashvek3141 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Goa Posts: 1,012 Thanked: 2,623 Times	Re: The iPhone Thread Anyone has updated their 12 Pro with the latest 15.6.1 ? I did update my iPhone 7 and it seems to be draining the battery faster than usual. Hence, sitting on the fence whether to update the 12 Pro or wait for a stable iOS 16 release (which I hope should be stable).
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30th August 2022, 06:30	#14847
EV NXT BHPian Join Date: Nov 2021 Location: Bangalore Posts: 231 Thanked: 1,640 Times	Re: The iPhone Thread Is it better to maintain battery charge levels between 20% - 80% - disconnect from charging at 80% and start charging when it reaches 20%? There is conflicting advice being renderred on various sites. I usually charge till 100% and wait till it comes down to around 1% to start charging assuming it was a good practice. Apparently not as per this: https://www.gearpatrol.com/tech/a624...charging-tips/ Earlier posts indicate that others also charge till 100%. Can anyone clarify as to what would be the better practice?
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30th August 2022, 07:59	#14848
poloman Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,331 Thanked: 6,091 Times	Re: The iPhone Thread Suddenly my wife started complaining that she is not able to hear the other side in noisy environments on her 3 year old iPhone 7. When checked it was real bad and the volume was down to around 50%. Had a look at the earpiece grill, could not notice anything unusual. Anyway took an toothbrush and saturated with IPA (isopropyl). Gently cleaned the grill and then blowed air hard in to the grill area. Voila.. the volume was back to 100%. Dust and grime had fully blocked the grill and reduced the volume. A trip to Apple service would have costed min 2K, opening of the phone and may be even earpiece replacement. So recommend every one to clean the grill of phones regularly with some Isopropyl alcohol to prevent this issue. Last edited by Sheel : 30th August 2022 at 09:22. Reason: IPA = isopropyl, for a wider reach. Thanks.
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