A fair number of users have found that after upgrading they iPhone 3G[S] to iOS 4 they were discontent with the results. In many cases iOS 4 has caused iPhone 3G’s to become extremely slow and even more unresponsive than prior to the ostensible upgrade. If you are unhappy with iOS 4, follow these simple instructions for downgrading from iOS 4 to iOS 3.1.3:
The process should work nearly the same on Windows and OS X, so unless we say otherwise, you can follow the same steps on each. The main difference between Windows and OS X is RecBoot, so Windows users, make sure you pay close attention to the RecBoot process before diving in. The same basic steps should likely work for iPhone 3GS, according to our 3GS-toting intern Adam Dachis, who’s used a similar method in the past. (Still, I haven’t been able to verify, so proceed at your own risk, and if you do, let us know how it worked in the comments.) Lastly, you should read through the entire guide before you dive in, just so you know what you’re getting into.
Was all of this part of Apple’s master plan to “force” people to upgrade to the iPhone 4? Somehow I doubt it, as that is just a little too far-fetched and conspiracy theory-ish.
While I have noticed a considerable slowdown in iOS 4 on my iPhone 3G I do not plan to downgrade. The upgrade is quite compelling even if somewhat slower than iOS 3.1.3, as I simply adore the unified inbox and folders, among the few other features iPhone 3G owners were offered.
What about you – are you noticing such a severe degradation in speed after the upgrade that you are considering downgrading?
Have you been curious about the amount of RAM installed in the iPhone 4? Look no further as MacRumours has the answer:
More technically inclined customers, however, still love to know what they have to work with. The original iPhone and iPhone 3G contained 128MB of RAM, while the iPhone 3GS was boosted to 256MB of RAM. Similarly, the iPad contains 256MB of RAM. This discrepancy offers a technical explanation why Apple is not supporting iOS 4 features such as multi-tasking on the original and 3G iPhone — there simply isn’t enough RAM.
We have since heard that the upcoming iPhone 4′s RAM has again been upgraded. This will bring it to a total of 512MB of RAM, twice as much as the 3GS and iPad.
This is great news for those who pre-ordered, or are planing on purchasing, an iPhone 4. The added memory will surely help make the device more responsive. iPhone 3G owners are currently experience excruciating performance degradation due the lack of installed RAM – it only has 128MB – as well as the older, slower processor.
iPhone 3GS users have slightly better experiences, mainly as a result of 256MB RAM and a higher performing processor. The iPad has the same amount of RAM as the iPhone 3GS but uses the Apple A4 chip so it outperforms the 3GS.
The iPhone 4 will blow them all away with the Apple A4 and 512MB RAM combo. This explains why the iMovie App will only be available on the iPhone 4 to begin – it obviously requires the additional RAM to cleanly edit video on the handheld.
The entire world was sitting on the edge of their seats, anxiously awaiting the fabled Apple World Wide Developers Conference Keynote Speech, a presentation which over the course of the last few years has provided some of the most exciting new Apple product news. Or maybe not? After soaking in the announcements for the past week, it seems there really is nothing truly revolutionary or groundbreaking even though a vast array of consumers seems quite jazzed.
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