Ipad 2 soooooo slow

Katyq · ‎06-10-2015

Specifically, Safari. Any advice? Only half of the memory is used, and I clear the Safari cache regularly.

Kachina624 · ‎03-10-2010

Try clearing your cookies. That helped mine a lot.

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Annabellethecat66 · ‎03-12-2010

OK, I know zip about any of this but my family knows everything. They say you should check on the laptop and see what your internet speed is (what's it doing). It might not be the fault of the ipad.

carlycat · ‎06-07-2010

Hi......not what you want to hear....I had an iPad 2. I tried everything. It's just outdated. I broke down and bought a new one and use the old one just to read books on. New one is fast.

dooBdoo · ‎06-27-2010

@Katyq wrote:
Specifically, Safari. Any advice? Only half of the memory is used, and I clear the Safari cache regularly.

@Katyq, It would help to know if Safari seems slow no matter which website you're choosing, to be sure it's more related to your device and not site-specific.

On some websites, especially with an older iPad (mine is an iPad 3 so I see a few problems) it helps to use the "Reader View" on those sites offering it.

(see this link about "Reader View": http://www.iphonehacks.com/2015/09/how-to-use-the-new-options-for-reader-view-in-safari-in-ios-9.htm...)

I agree, you need to check your connection. Use something like the SpeedTest.net app on your iPad (link goes to: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/speedtest.net-speed-test/id300704847?mt=8) to check the download, upload, and ping.

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Also, you said you clear cache, but I'll add what I listed before on other threads, because even though it appears you have enough free space or memory there might be problems you don't see:

1. Be sure you have the most recent version of iOS.

(Right now, that's 9.2.1 -- just go into Settings, choose "General," and then tap "About" to see the "Version.")

2. Close the multi-tasking apps running in the background.

(Double-tap the Home button to see recently used apps and then swipe each one up to close all the apps.)

3. Clear cookies, cache and website data in Safari.

(Go to Settings, then choose Safari, then choose "Clear History and Website Data" and tap "Clear" when you see the popup.

In addition, choose Safari, "Advanced," "Website Data," and clear all that out, too.)

4. Try a simple “Restart:”
Press and hold the Sleep/Wake button until the red slider appears.
Drag the slider to turn your device completely off.
After the device turns off, press and hold the Sleep/Wake button again until you see the Apple logo.

5. Try a “Hard Reset:”
Press and hold the Sleep/Wake button and the Home button for about eight seconds. This will force the iPad to turn off, even if it's frozen.
Press and hold the Sleep/Wake button to turn the iPad back on. Press and hold the Sleep/Wake button for a few moments. The iPad will turn back on and display the Apple logo.

6. If you still have problems, perform a sync/backup of your iPad (either with iTunes on your computer or on the iCloud -- whatever you normally do). This should be done frequently, and not only does it ensure you have a good backup it also frees up space on your iPad and can clear up a myriad of software glitches.

I hope some of this might do the trick! Sometimes there's just an odd glitch resident on the device, and one or more of these things clears it up.

hth!

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Katyq · ‎06-10-2015

Wow - I am using my brand new iPad pro that I got for work and it's slow too! But my computer isn't. I did th sped test, download was 1.54 Mbps, upload was 6.22 Mbps, and ping was 14 ms (on the iPad pro). Is that good?

Katyq · ‎06-10-2015

@Katyq wrote:
Wow - I am using my brand new iPad pro that I got for work and it's slow too! But my computer isn't. I did th sped test, download was 1.54 Mbps, upload was 6.22 Mbps, and ping was 14 ms (on the iPad pro). Is that good?

Ok, it's 45 minutes later and now safari doesn't seem so slow.

dooBdoo · ‎06-27-2010

@Katyq, 1.54 Mbps is very slow and normally your upload speed should be the smaller number (lots of variables involved, though).

Are you using a cellular connection for this? If so, that could account for a slower speed but it's still very low.

As an example, even though I'm in an area with a less-then-optimal cell service, my Speedtest.net results right now on my iPhone cell connection are 7.13 Mbps (Download), 5.39 Mbps (Upload), 79 ms (Ping).

My WiFi connection for my iPad is 45.06 Mbps (Download) 18.55 Mbps (Upload) and 29ms (Ping).

My Mac (connected to router by a cable) is 89.70 Mbps (Download) 7.32 Mbps (Upload) and 47 ms (Ping).

(Some info, in general, from Speedtest.net: "The ping is the reaction time of your connection–how fast you get a response after you've sent out a request. A fast ping means a more responsive connection, especially in applications where timing is everything (like video games). Ping is measured in milliseconds (ms).

The download speed is how fast you can pull data from the server to you. Most connections are designed to download much faster than they upload, since the majority of online activity, like loading web pages or streaming videos, consists of downloads. Download speed is measured in megabits per second (Mbps).

The upload speed is how fast you send data from you to others. Uploading is necessary for sending big files via email, or in using video-chat to talk to someone else online (since you have to send your video feed to them). Upload speed is measured in megabits per second (Mbps)."

Few things reveal your intellect and your generosity of spirit—the parallel powers of your heart and mind—better than how you give feedback.~Maria Popova

gabstoomuch · ‎03-16-2010

Nice explanation dooBdoo. That helps me too. I keep getting mad at my brand new desktop but I know it is not my computer.

It is my good 'ole monopoly-holding Internet company, which is also the only cable company.

I find they screech the service and it is infuriating. Sometimes I fly, and sometimes I crawl. Maddening.

Katyq · ‎06-10-2015

@dooBdoo wrote:

   @Katyq, 1.54 Mbps is very slow and normally your upload speed should be the smaller number (lots of variables involved, though).

      Are you using a cellular connection for this? If so, that could account for a slower speed but it's still very low.

      As an example, even though I'm in an area with a less-then-optimal cell service, my Speedtest.net results right now on my iPhone cell connection are 7.13 Mbps (Download), 5.39 Mbps (Upload), 79 ms (Ping).

      My WiFi connection for my iPad is 45.06 Mbps (Download) 18.55 Mbps (Upload) and 29ms (Ping).

      My Mac (connected to router by a cable) is 89.70 Mbps (Download) 7.32 Mbps (Upload) and 47 ms (Ping).

(Some info, in general, from Speedtest.net: "The ping is the reaction time of your connection–how fast you get a response after you've sent out a request. A fast ping means a more responsive connection, especially in applications where timing is everything (like video games). Ping is measured in milliseconds (ms).

The download speed is how fast you can pull data from the server to you. Most connections are designed to download much faster than they upload, since the majority of online activity, like loading web pages or streaming videos, consists of downloads. Download speed is measured in megabits per second (Mbps).

The upload speed is how fast you send data from you to others. Uploading is necessary for sending big files via email, or in using video-chat to talk to someone else online (since you have to send your video feed to them). Upload speed is measured in megabits per second (Mbps)."

Thank you so much @dooBdoo ! I called the cable co and just had to reboot and it made a big difference. I often just get kicked odd wi fi and end up rebooting because of that quite often. I still may up my internet speed.