iOS5 - Download, Installation, Errors

bigpoppa

http://lifehacker.com/5847135/upgrade-to-ios-5-right-now

copacetic

Yep, been testing it out, seem to be having a few issues with wifi and network coverage since upgrade, but liking using the new features.

tupac_healy

Do you need to be jailbroken/unlocked or what???

Whats the difference between
iPhone 4 (GSM)
iPhone 4 (CDMA)

aidan_walsh

iPhone 4 (CDMA) refers to the Verizon iPhone 4. Its has a different radio chipset to the GSM phone we have here.

gingernut79

Thanks, hadnt seen the link to the icloud control panel before. iOS5 running fine on iphone, apps wouldnt launch on ipod earlier but ok now since syncing. Notification centre & lock screen my fav new bits so far

tupac_healy

Thanks Aidan, so is it OK do upgrade without jailbreaking or unlocking???

aidan_walsh

I haven't tried, but the article seems to suggest that it is. Its important to note though that Apple usually release a new version of iTunes at the same time as major software updates that would include better handling of installation and potential issues that could arise that the current version wouldn't be able to address at all.

gbee

AND it's only a week ago and for free, it's secret or a million dollars fee. :)n

gingernut79

Easy to get new itunes 10.5 beta if you google it, running fine here

tupac_healy

Ah just spotted that you need to upgrade itunes as well, I think I'll just wait it out

120_Minutes

i've installed the beta of itunes but it wont launch.

help


*edit* after a bit of messing, i think its working now...

guil

i installed IOS5 wednesday and it's being fine since

DMG_49

What is the difference in this ios5 and the one out on the 12th?

DMG_49

DMG_49 wrote: »

What is the difference in this ios5 and the one out on the 12th?

It's ok, I know now.

fox007

Running iOS 5 on iPad 1 all perfect here ,might do my iPhone 4 later is there a jb out yet or will it be after the official launch?

Sad Professor

Apple disabled multitouch gestures on the iPad 1. Dumb dumb dumb dumb. I previously had them enabled via Xcode and they worked perfectly fine. There was a slight delay when swiping between apps but that was hardly enough reason to disable them entirely. Now I have to jailbreak if I want to get them back. Grrrr!

waynegalway

Sad Professor wrote: »

Apple disabled multitouch gestures on the iPad 1. Dumb dumb dumb dumb. I previously had them enabled via Xcode and they worked perfectly fine. There was a slight delay when swiping between apps but that was hardly enough reason to disable them entirely. Now I have to jailbreak if I want to get them back. Grrrr!

Why did they disable that? Makes no sense, and I'd assume it's something they will reverse in early updates to iOS 5.

Sad Professor

Probably because of the slight delay when swiping between apps. I assume this isn't an issue on the iPad 2.

waynegalway

Sad Professor wrote: »

Probably because of the slight delay when swiping between apps. I assume this isn't an issue on the iPad 2.

An annoying slow delay or something you could live with?

copacetic

Sad Professor wrote: »

Probably because of the slight delay when swiping between apps. I assume this isn't an issue on the iPad 2.

It isn't alright, as you swipe across there is just a 10 pixel bar or so between apps, can see them both at same time.

Sad Professor

You could see both apps at the same time on the iPad 1 as well. It just took a few moments for the other app to become responsive. It was annoying enough for me that I rarely used it. I miss the multitouch gestures mostly for swiping up to get the task bar and for getting back to the home screen. Maybe Apple will enable it in a future update but I'm not holding my breath.

fox007

Just updated my iPhone 4 no camera button on slide to unlock anyone else having this trouble??

Sad Professor

fox007 wrote: »

Just updated my iPhone 4 no camera button on slide to unlock anyone else having this trouble??

Are you double pressing the home button?

fox007

Sad Professor wrote: »

fox007 wrote: »

Just updated my iPhone 4 no camera button on slide to unlock anyone else having this trouble??

Are you double pressing the home button?

I am now thanks!!

eeloe

I must say I'm loving being able to take pics with the volume buttons! :-)

Zapp Brannigan

I can wait 4 days.

But it's a tough wait :pac:

copacetic

eeloe wrote: »

I must say I'm loving being able to take pics with the volume buttons! :-)

It's very handy for taking steadier pics alright, I'm finding that its natural to put a finger in front on the lens to balance it well though!


Impressed with ios5 in general, it's just a tidy up and added things that should have been there before, but it's great as a free update.

More impressive on iPad than iPhone in general. One feature I didnt think would be overly useful but is great on both iPad and iPhone is the safari reader, seems to work really well on both and makes reading articles on either a much more pleasant process.

Interestingly boards.ie doesn't work well with safari update, the top menu is now working but the top left boards.ie drop down keeps being automatically dropped down all the time covering part of the page.

Steoob

120_Minutes wrote: »

i've installed the beta of itunes but it wont launch.

help


*edit* after a bit of messing, i think its working now...

Having the same issue. how did you resolve this?

muff03

glad to hear it's as good as I was hoping, I'll wait til Wednesday but really looking forward to it.

copacetic

Steoob wrote: »

Having the same issue. how did you resolve this?

I had this also, relaunch installer and repair worked for me..

coolegrain

what time on wednesday in ireland will ios5 be available ?.....will it be from midnight on tuesday or will it just be at any point during the day when it becomes available.
reason i ask it that it would be handier to do it at night-time as i use the phone a lot during the day....and i'll want this ios upgrade as soon as i can

copacetic

Usually morning US time, so 5 or 6pm our time.

whiteandlight

Does this actually work? I can't extract the .dmg files even with 7zip

smoke.me.a.kipper

Musicmental85 wrote: »

Does this actually work? I can't extract the .dmg files even with 7zip

yes it does. i was a bit skeptical too, but said **** it. (even tho the update is out in a few days). i like the geo-reminders. very handy.

whiteandlight

Ah I think step one is defunct coz he updated it. Currently extracting software... Excited!!

silverwood

Update worked perfect first time. Like what i see so far. Wireless syncing finally

whiteandlight

silverwood wrote: »

Update worked perfect first time. Like what i see so far. Wireless syncing finally

So I'm updated and working fine. Got the new reminders app which I like tho it looks like I need to save specific places into my phonebook before using them.Ok with that!

However I am a bit confused, is the new iMessage integrated into the messaging app? I was under the impression it was stand alone. If it is I'm delighted!!!

I also don't see a notifications centre app?

Sad Professor

I also don't see a notifications centre app?

You can bring up the notification screen by swiping down from the menu bar. And you can change settings in Settings > notifications.

whiteandlight

Sad Professor wrote: »

I also don't see a notifications centre app?

You can bring up the notification screen by swiping down from the menu bar. And you can change settings in Settings > notifications.

Legend thanks!!

Spazdarn

I think a lot of these changes or updates I already have in some shape or form via jailbreaking but the performance of some of the jailbroken tweaks leaves my phone a little slow at times so will definitely get this when their is an untethered jailbreak...

One question though, are there delivery reports on text messages?

Cook my sock

No, only iMessages

Tones69

Downloading as we speak, dont really understand this first part though? Whats my IPSW file

Open up the DMG file (Windows users will need a tool like 7-Zip to do this, and will need to open the .hfs inside the .dmg as well), and find the IPSW file for your device. Drag it to the desktop, or a folder of your choosing.

silverwood

Tones69 wrote: »

Downloading as we speak, dont really understand this first part though? Whats my IPSW file

It's the file that you download containing the new iOS 5 software.

Savage Tyrant

Tones69 wrote: »

Downloading as we speak, dont really understand this first part though? Whats my IPSW file

Open up the DMG file (Windows users will need a tool like 7-Zip to do this, and will need to open the .hfs inside the .dmg as well), and find the IPSW file for your device. Drag it to the desktop, or a folder of your choosing.

That part is obsolete now as the individual ISPW's are now listed.

Put iOS 5 on our two iPhone 4 last night. Simple process each time. Delighted.

Fingleberries

Tones69 wrote: »

Downloading as we speak

Just a quick thought, why not just wait until it's available tomorrow and you would get the official RTW version without any of the other hassle of DMG's, IPSWs and TransMac, etc.?

Speaking as one who went through the exact same process last week. Really, I would have just saved myself the time and just got the proper release tomorrow. ... Save yourself the headache, for 24 hours sake

culabula

Fingleberries wrote: »

Just a quick thought, why not just wait until it's available tomorrow and you would get the official RTW version without any of the other hassle of DMG's, IPSWs and TransMac, etc.?

Speaking as one who went through the exact same process last week. Really, I would have just saved myself the time and just got the proper release tomorrow. ... Save yourself the headache, for 24 hours sake

And prepare yourself for the headache of downloading at the same time as....Ooooh, let's see, millions and millions of other people?:-)

Spazdarn

Cook my sock wrote: »

RE: No delivery reports...No, only iMessages

That is retarded... it's been in phones since the Nokia 3210 for god sake.

rolexeagle1

do you still have to do step 1? im having a bit of trouble extracting the file do you need to use 7-zip??

Open up the DMG file (Windows users will need a tool like 7-Zip to do this, and will need to open the .hfs inside the .dmg as well), and find the IPSW file for your device. Drag it to the desktop, or a folder of your choosing.

Cheers

Creamy Goodness

ToiletFusion wrote: »

That is retarded... it's been in phones since the Nokia 3210 for god sake.

phones have also moved on a huge amount since the 3210, can't remember the last time i actually sent a text message let alone need to know when it was delivered.

Savage Tyrant

srumball wrote: »

do you still have to do step 1? im having a bit of trouble extracting the file do you need to use 7-zip??

Open up the DMG file (Windows users will need a tool like 7-Zip to do this, and will need to open the .hfs inside the .dmg as well), and find the IPSW file for your device. Drag it to the desktop, or a folder of your choosing.

Cheers

That step is obsolete. As I pointed out 4 posts above yours. :-)

rolexeagle1

my bad!! Updating now.

Thanks