Does your iPad routinely crash as you surf the Web? Does your iPhone battle to pull up videos and Web pages? The odds are your device is getting old. And that often means sluggish performance. There is hope, however. Lifehacker writer Gordon Whitson in a recent feature presented several tips for owners hoping to inject new life into their lethargic iPhone or iPad.
Resist the Updates
Gordon recommends first that if you have an old iPhone or iPad you refrain from updating to the latest version of the iOS operating system. There’s a reason for this: All the new features that come with the latest operating system consume more resources, resources that your old device might not have.
Avoid Third-Party Apps
The more you trust in Apple’s own apps — say, by using Safari as opposed to Firefox to browse the Web — the faster your phone or iPad will function. Apple’s own apps are designed to run faster on your iPad and iPhone.
Freeing up Storage
Your iPhone or iPad might simply have way too many programs stored on it. Gordon suggests uninstalling any apps that you never use. You can also remove music or videos that you no longer use.