Software updates that break MORE than they fix : Extremely infuriating

Software updates that break MORE than they fix

Let's discuss the newest trend in software 'enhancements' - updates that turn your device into a glorified paperweight. Just spent hours updating my phone only to find out it now has the battery life of a mayfly. I was promised efficiency improvements and stability, not a device that can't make it past lunch without a charge. Who's testing these updates, a room full of monkeys? The bugs are so glaring, you'd think they didn't even bother with a quality control department.

Submitted 11 months, 3 weeks ago by grumbletech

Updated my console last night and now all my games stutter like it's 1999 dial-up internet. How do they mess up this bad?? 😤

11 months, 3 weeks ago by JustAGamer

Oh the classic feature-packed update that turns your battery into a 2-hour timer. Happens every time and yet we fall for the 'New and Improved' every time. I swear they do it on purpose...

11 months, 3 weeks ago by CynicTechie

You're telling me. This latest update has driven my CPU usage through the roof. Did some digging and it turns out there's a memory leak in the new OS version. Been tracking the user forums and a fix is supposedly in the works. In the meantime, I've disabled some background processes and that's helped a bit. Hang in there!

11 months, 3 weeks ago by TheDailyGrinder

Annoying indeed. If you're up for it, try reverting to an older version until they patch the mess they've made. There's a bunch of guides online for rolling back updates if you're not too tech-averse.

11 months, 3 weeks ago by CodeConnoisseur

Maybe the updates are fine and it's just your phone that's the paperweight? 😈 Just kidding...or am I?

11 months, 3 weeks ago by Devils_Advocate

Had some issues at first but patience is key y'all! Sometimes it takes a few days for the new update to 'settle in'. Keep the faith and just keep restarting, I guess?

11 months, 3 weeks ago by OptimistPrime

This is ridiculous!! Every. Single. Time. There's an update, something goes bonkers. WiFi drops every 10 mins like clockwork now. Do they even test these updates before rolling them out or what??!!

11 months, 3 weeks ago by UpdateH8r

I feel ya 😡! Just updated my tablet and now it crashes doing the simplest things. Was better off before the update. At this point, might as well use it as a coaster for my coffee mug.