After the recent iOS 14 update, many Apple users have felt an immediate lag in their devices with things like delays in typing text messages, apps not loading quickly enough or freezing, battery drainage, and more. Although the update has amazing features like customizing your home screen, if you noticed your iPhone immediately start going sluggish, you're not alone. Although updates like these are supposed to make Apple devices work more efficiently, that isn't always the case at first. Keep reading to learn more about why your iPhone is suddenly slow and how you can fix it.
After installing a new update, your iPhone or iPad will continue to perform background tasks even when it seems like the update has been completely installed. This background activity may make your device slower as it finishes up all of the needed changes. If you have a large amount of photos, videos, and other media, your device will continue to feel slow for longer, and you may also experience quick battery drainage.
However, the slowness of your iPhone might not be as easy a fix as just waiting. For the iPhone 7 and older, ARS Technica found that the update triggers major battery drainage, and many users have reported major lagging.
It's important to note that Apple usually addresses update bugs swiftly, so if you're experiencing any issues, it's crucial to keep an eye out for new available hotfix updates that will address common problems. You can find any new updates under Settings -> General -> Software Update and tap on "Download and Install" if any new software is available.
If your iPhone is slower than usual, try the following tips:
Although Apple will eventually release a new update to fix any bugs people are encountering with iOS 14, these tips will help your device go faster in the meantime, saving you time, stress, and a possible call to Apple.