Now that we’ve got a few hours of use under our belt we want to relay our first impressions of the iPhone 6s iOS 11 beta and its performance.
As expected, the iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus are among the devices getting the bump from iOS 10 to iOS 11, Apple’s brand new mobile operating system.
We’ve been using the iPhone 6s iOS 10.3.2 update, the most up-to-date version of iOS 10, for a few weeks now and today we decided to make the jump up to the iOS 11 beta.
The iOS 11 beta is pre-release software which means it’s unfinished. The current version of iOS 11 is stuffed with new features but there are problems plaguing testers on the first beta.
We’ve already taken a deep dive into the iOS 11 beta’s prominent features and we’ve also offered some reasons to, and not to, install the software at this time.
In this guide we’re focused on the iOS 11 beta’s performance on the iPhone 6s. These are our first impressions and if you’re on the fence about whether to download the first beta, they could help you make the right decision for you and your device.
iPhone 6s iOS 11 Beta Installation
Before we get into the iOS 11 beta 1’s performance, a few notes about the installation for those of you thinking about making the move.
The download and installation were surprisingly fast. From start to finish, the whole process took about 10 minutes to complete on our AT&T iPhone 6s.
We’ve seen complaints about installation issues (and even ran into some ourselves while trying to install the iPhone 7’s iOS 11 beta) so you’ll want to be careful, especially if you’re installing beta software for the first time. We recommend setting aside 20-30 minutes to complete the process.
iOS 11 beta will log you out of iCloud and various other apps and services so you’ll need to spend a few minutes making sure everything is in order.
Battery Life
We’ve only spent a few hours with the iPhone 6s iOS 11 beta so we can’t speak about long-term battery life. What we can say is that battery life has been impressive in the short-term.
We’ve heard complaints about severe battery drain but we haven’t seen any on our iPhone 6s. At least not yet. We’ve been using the phone virtually non-step for three hours and we haven’t noticed anything out of the ordinary.
We’ve been using a mixture of LTE and Wi-Fi and a combination of apps and services including Injustice 2, the new fighting game from Warner Bros.
Battery life issues are common iOS beta problems and they can come out of nowhere. If you start to experience issues on your iPhone 6s or iPhone 6s Plus, take a look at our guide to fixing bad iOS 11 beta battery life.
Connectivity
We’ve spent time testing the iPhone 6s and its iOS 11 beta with several different routers and ISPs (Internet Service Provider). The device’s Wi-Fi connectivity appears to be holding up at this point. Speeds are normal and we haven’t dealt with any dropped connections.
We’ve also tested the iPhone 6s iOS 11 beta with several different Bluetooth devices including Bose QC35 headphones and the Bose Mini Soundlink speakers. Connections to those devices were fast and stable.
AT&T’s LTE and 4G networks appear to be working normally as well. Their speeds are normal for our area and we haven’t experienced any dropped calls or data issues when browsing the web.
So far so good.
Apps & Services
Apps and services are notorious for being uncooperative with iOS beta software and iOS 11 beta is no different than past releases.
During our short time with the iPhone 6s iOS 11 beta we’ve seen four core applications crash multiple times: Slack, Spotify, Chrome, and Asana. Apple’s new Podcasts app, Photos, Twitter, YouTube, and Soundcloud have crashed once each.
That’s a complete 180 from our experience on the iPhone 6s’ iOS 10.3.2 update and a huge reason why some of you will want to avoid the iOS 11 beta.
The iPhone 6s is our backup device. Installing iOS 11 beta on our primary device, the iPhone 7, was and still is out of the question due to app performance.
If you rely on apps and services to get through your school day or your work day, you probably want to avoid the first iPhone 6s iOS 11 beta.
Speed
Some iPhone 6s users are complaining about user interface lag but iOS 11 beta is extremely fast on our device.
Animations and transitions are fluid and we haven’t noticed any jaggedness when opening folders, opening apps, pulling up Control Center, or pulling down the Notification panel from the top portion of the screen. Moving around the interface feels as fast as it did with iOS 10.3.2 on board.
Mileage will, of course, vary.
Bugs & Other Problems
Like many others, we’ve run into some pesky iOS 11 beta bugs. Here are a few early issues you should be aware of:
- The Bluetooth toggle in Control Center is broken.
- Our iPhone 6s has randomly rebooted itself three times.
- Once, the lock screen showed our home screen wallpaper.
These are nuisances, not game-changing problems, but we’re bound to find more as we dig further into the iPhone 6s’ iOS 11 beta.
Should You Install the iPhone 6s iOS 11 Beta 1?
If the iPhone 6s is your main device, avoid the iOS 11 beta for now.
Apple is planning to release a public iOS 11 beta in a few weeks and we expect it to be a little more stable than the first developer beta.
If you’re new to the beta process, we also recommend waiting for the first public iOS 11 beta to arrive. It’s free. All you need is a working Apple ID.
If you have an iPhone 6s laying around, you might give the iOS 11 beta a shot. It has its fair share of problems but they’ve been manageable so far.
If you’re on the fence, take a look at our walkthrough below.
4 Reasons Not to Install iOS 11 Beta & 5 Reasons You Should
Install iOS 11 Beta If You Want to Improve the Final Version |
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Have you ever installed a new iOS update only to discover problems on board your device? If you’ve experienced frustrating iOS problems, you might want to give the iOS 11 beta a shot. The iOS 11 beta lets you try out new features but it also helps Apple improve the software ahead of the release in the fall. Your beta testing could prevent a major problem or a minor bug from appearing in the final iOS 11 release for your device. If you’re sick and tired of running into problems with iOS updates, do something about it. Download the iOS 11 beta and hunt for bugs. If you find something, make sure you report it to Apple. |
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