Why is this thing so damn slow!!!

[chopperman]

How come my iphone is so freaking slow to open up my phone book/ipod/clocks/maps/calculator etc.... Its every program on this phone.What do I have to do to fix this. This is a first gen iphone with the 2.2 firmware. Its been this slow for a while now.

[MikeYuse0406]

When you updated it did you restored from back up or set up as a new iPhone? When I had this similar problem with my 1st gen iPhone, I restored it and set it up as a new iPhone. Than, I synced all my contacts, apps, videos, etc. No more issues ever since.

[BLOWNCO]

Most likely you have winterboard installed and the the problem my phone runs really slow when its installed.

[MikeYuse0406]

I have winterboard installed and on all iPhones and none of them are slow. I highly doubt that winterboard slows down the iPhone. Unless you have a wallpaper that changes every so often it is not an issue.

[bhz1]

What do you consider slow? My apps all take about 2-3 seconds to open. Cydia quite a bit longer. This is with Winterboard installed.

[reeko]

Winterboard makes the phone run slower and drains the battery. Restore and dont install Winterboard, the results are drastic, albeit the phone looks crap

[icedx2]

winterboard 100% slows down the phone, if you read any other threads about slow phones or any subjected related you would read that winterboard is pretty much the problem, a co worker and I actually decided to uninstall and test it earlier today and it is remarkable how much faster it is.

[MikeYuse0406]

No difference on my none of my 3 iPhones (1 2G and 2 3G). Winterboard does not interfere at all with my performance. If winterboard was a problem, then it would be for everyone. Maybe it is something with the type of theme you are using and not winterboard. Some themes can slowdown the iPhone because they are constantly changing wallpapers. In addition, widgets can also suck your battery. But winterboard itself is not the problem.

My battery life is perfect and I have winterboard, sbsettings, and a bunch of other stuff. Winterboard does not eat your battery either. It is all on the theme you are using. Use a nice normal theme without changing wallpapers or widgets and you will be fine. I have found that many times people claim to have a problem and would swear to know what the problem is but in reality they have no idea or sense of their statements.

[reeko]

"Winterboard does not interfere at all with my performance."

please can i add this to my sig, its hilarious. so convincing i almost believe you lol

[MikeYuse0406]

"Winterboard does not interfere at all with my performance."

please can i add this to my sig, its hilarious. so convincing i almost believe you lol

Believe it or not it is the truth. But it is no unlikely that when someone who thinks to know all about iphones encounters a problem to blame every program possible because in reality such person is not aware of what is causing the performance issues on their device.

Like I said, winterboard is not the problem. The problems relies on the type of themes some people want to use.

[BLOWNCO]

well im using a very basic text theme not complicated at all jsut very basic icons and such and i only have one extra program installed so tell me what my problem is?

[bennygarcia06]

Im gonna have to agree with them, i had the same problem before, i had winterboard installed with just one basic theme and my phone was very slow for everything. I restored it, still jailbroken, just didnt install winterboard, and it runs great, no lag at all. So yea it doesnt look as nice but it runs smooth

[MikeYuse0406]

I am not here to argue with nonsense know-it-all kids. But if winterboard was the problem, every iPhone would have the side effects. Obviously, only those know-it-all are the ones with the problems. From the screenshots, I see that you have several things chosen. Iphone is like a computer. The more you have on it, the less performance you would get. Does having an antivirus makes your computer slow? No, it does not, but it will if you enable real time protection. My point is, winterboard is not the issue, but if you have everything checked, then blame yourself for checking everything in the winterboard list. I only have my theme, apple loaders, and keyboard theme and my iphone runs perfectly fine and it does not lag. Again, this is on 1 2G and 2 3Gs. Go figure. There is a lot some people may believe to know about iPhones, but at the end, those know-it-all will be force to admit they were once wrong.

[Chefanim]

Try getting rid of that font and see if that helps

[redcard]

There is a lot some people may believe to know about iPhones, but at the end, those know-it-all will be force to admit they were once wrong.

I sure hope you are being ironic here! Funny stuff, man

Y'know, this is reminiscent of all those people who said Vista was better than XP. Like they're some nerdy genius and they know some secret no one else does, and we're all meant to be in awe of their mad skillz.

[reeko]

Dude, sorry, but Winterboard is the problem here for the OP and it is common knowledge that it affects performance and battery life.

You are just digging yourself a deeper hole. And its kinda funny.

[MikeYuse0406]

Ok. If you want to believe it is winterboard, then let it be. Question is, where are your PHYSICAL evidence that winterboard is the culprit? Uninstalling winterboard is not an answer since when unistalling winterboard themes are not applied. I guess you cannot show physical evidences to back up your point!

[bennygarcia06]

Did you invent winterboard or something?? You seem to be taking this kind of personal.

[reeko]

What "physical" evidence do you need? Personally, i was of the same opinion as you. Then i got so annoyed at my battery life and slow opening apps compared to 1.x i restored to pwned firmware and didnt install winterboard. Everything else, just not winterboard. Now my battery is drastically better and i dont experience the normal "lag" on opening apps and browsing contacts etc. etc.

The best thing is, im not the only one:

http://www.modmyi.com/forums/general...ery-drain.html

For me, restoring my iPhone and the battery lasting an extra few hours without winterboard is physical enough?

i do believe that ssh'ing into your phone and manually replacing the stock files with your theme files does not affect battery life, as winterboard is not constantly calling upon your custom keyboard/icons etc. to use. that's my understanding anyway. either way, battery life and performance are affected by winterboard and i can confirm this first hand.

and to OP: i love jagermeister!!!!

[Luppin]

Ok. If you want to believe it is winterboard, then let it be. Question is, where are your PHYSICAL evidence that winterboard is the culprit? Uninstalling winterboard is not an answer since when unistalling winterboard themes are not applied. I guess you cannot show physical evidences to back up your point!

It's common sense as well as common knowledge that winterboard would shorten the battery life of the iPhone. Having ANY background process installed on the iPhone will shorten its battery life to a certain degree, even ssh reduces battery life, but it's not as drastic as winterboard. Sure having an animated background will further reduce the time you will have between charges but winterboard will ALWAYS be processing and ALWAYS be draining your battery.

Y'know, this is reminiscent of all those people who said Vista was better than XP. Like they're some nerdy genius and they know some secret no one else does, and we're all meant to be in awe of their mad skillz.

And Vista IS better than XP, if only for the 64-bit version ;*