How does this usually work? Will a message come to my phone to upgrade and reboot type of thing or is there somewhere I need to go?


Apple Inc. said Tuesday that its latest update to its iOS mobile operating system will be available for download on Oct. 12.

Read more: Apple Says IOS 5 Update Available On Oct. 12 | Fox Business (http://www.foxbusiness.com/2011/10/04/apple-says-ios-5-update-available-on-oct-12/?intcmp=obnetwork#ixzz1aZs3HQEF)



Among other things, the new software will allow users to sync content on devices wirelessly, without having to plug the device to a Mac or Windows machine. It has iMessage, which lets people send texts, photos or videos to other Apple devices over Wi-Fi or a wireless data network, rather than on a cellular network. Also, swiping the top of the screen will bring up a notification page with appointments, reminders, weather, stock quotes and more.


Read more: Apple To Release IOS 5 Software, Unveil ICloud | Fox News (http://www.foxnews.com/scitech/2011/10/12/apple-to-release-ios5-software-unveil-icloud/?intcmp=trending#ixzz1aZsMZhQ4)

Open iTunes and plug your phone in to your computer. If it doesn't automatically ask if you want to update, click on the "check for updates". Then, just follow the onscreen prompts, and sit back and wait. It will take a while (i.e. 30-45 minutes total).

Open iTunes and plug your phone in to your computer. If it doesn't automatically ask if you want to update, click on the "check for updates". Then, just follow the onscreen prompts, and sit back and wait. It will take a while (i.e. 30-45 minutes total).

Awesome, I will check it out when I get home. Thank you for the response!

ive been running a developer version of iOS 5 for about a month now. its a solid build. your going to enjoy it. once an untethered jailbreak is out for it, you'll enjoy it even more :buddies:

ive been running a developer version of iOS 5 for about a month now. its a solid build. your going to enjoy it. once an untethered jailbreak is out for it, you'll enjoy it even more :buddies:

Downloaded it tonight, so far so good :buddies:

The update to way to long. It took me about an hour and a half to update my ipad and Iphone. Come on apple why does the update take so long?

why update... jailbreak and use 4.3.3 you idiots

why update... jailbreak and use 4.3.3 you idiots

Because the iPhone works just fine for me on its own without any extra tweaking needed. I like to know that things are just going to work, without having to spend countless hours fixing and updating a jailbroken device. I didn't shell out my money on the thing for the possibility of bricking my iPhone and having to shell out even more money to replace it since the warranty is now voided.<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /><o:p></o:p>

Open iTunes and plug your phone in to your computer. If it doesn't automatically ask if you want to update, click on the "check for updates". Then, just follow the onscreen prompts, and sit back and wait. It will take a while (i.e. 30-45 minutes total).

My daughter hijacked my laptop to update her iPhone last night. She had it tied up for about 2 hours...

My daughter hijacked my laptop to update her iPhone last night. She had it tied up for about 2 hours...

yeah it took a little while, but not at all hard work. Just plugged it when while watching TV. First had to update iTunes to the latest. Then download the new IOS 5. Then have that loaded onto my phone, after a couple reboots it was good to go.

I updated my phone the other day and now the ringtones I've purchased are missing. I finally got around to trying to figure it out and I'm stumped. I plugged the phone into my computer and when I pull up my iPhone in iTunes my ringtones are there. I synced it again and they're still not on my phone. What am I missing? I only have a few so it's not really a big deal, but it's annoying.

I updated my phone the other day and now the ringtones I've purchased are missing. I finally got around to trying to figure it out and I'm stumped. I plugged the phone into my computer and when I pull up my iPhone in iTunes my ringtones are there. I synced it again and they're still not on my phone. What am I missing? I only have a few so it's not really a big deal, but it's annoying.


Did you check to sync all ringtones?



I updated my iPhone today and it didn't take 2 hours. I think it depends on people's connections etc.

Did you check to sync all ringtones?



I updated my iPhone today and it didn't take 2 hours. I think it depends on people's connections etc.
I did. Then I went back and unchecked them, synced, then rechecked them and synced again. That worked. Go figure. :lol:

I did. Then I went back and unchecked them, synced, then rechecked them and synced again. That worked. Go figure. :lol:


Crazy, but glad you got it to work.

I'm loving the update. It didn't take me too long to update my phone, maybe a half hour? My iPad took a while though.

I'm loving the update.

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Iont know why but the updates always take a while to download but after that it take about 15 min. It takes more time if you set up as new phone and manually add stuff

Iont know why but the updates always take a while to download but after that it take about 15 min. It takes more time if you set up as new phone and manually add stuff

I think understand what you are trying to say, so I will go with my gut and go ahead and agree.

:shrug:


iOS 5 came with my iPhone 4S


:whistle:

:shrug:


iOS 5 came with my iPhone 4S


:whistle:

Lucky you. Mine didn't come with it.

ah huh


how did you buy an iPhone 4S without iOS 5


:jerry:

ah huh


how did you buy an iPhone 4S without iOS 5


:jerry:

I don't know. I am still waiting on my 4s to come in. I guess I didn't pre order it earlie enough. I asume I will have to update it just like I did with my 3gs and ipad

I don't know. I am still waiting on my 4s to come in. I guess I didn't pre order it earlie enough. I asume I will have to update it just like I did with my 3gs and ipad

I went to the Verizon store and bought one off the shelf :yay:

I love it so much.

I went to the Virozon store and bought one off the shelf :yay:

I love it so much.

:yeahthat: ♥ it!

I went to the Verizon store and bought one off the shelf :yay:

I love it so much.

I pre ordered mine from att 3 days before it went on sale and I still don;t have it. Typical apple BS. I check yesterday and they told me the backorder was 20-28 days. Talk about a bunch of scumbags.

I pre ordered mine from att 3 days before it went on sale and I still don;t have it. Typical apple BS. I check yesterday and they told me the backorder was 20-28 days. Talk about a bunch of scumbags.

How can it be on backorder if they have it at other stores? That sucks you still dont have it!

Every att store I have walked into and checked did not have any 64 gig versions in stock.

I went to the Verizon store and bought one off the shelf :yay:

I love it so much.



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of course Sprint was out of 16 and 32 gb units

$ 400 bucks for a 64 Gb

oh well swing the biggest stick .........

I pre ordered mine from att 3 days before it went on sale and I still don;t have it.


that sux

when it 1st launched it was 1-3 day shipped from apple ....... then shipped immediately


then slipped back to 1-2 weeks, (last week) and that still stands now

sprint has the 64's still in stock

I just updated my IPad2 yesterday. It took 1 hour to download it and run it's setup exec.

What's everyone's thought on the ICloud? 5GB of free storage sounds perfect for me. But I'm a little leery about it since I can't "cd" to the directory and see what ICloud is actually storing.

I just updated my IPad2 yesterday. It took 1 hour to download it and run it's setup exec.

What's everyone's thought on the ICloud? 5GB of free storage sounds perfect for me. But I'm a little leery about it since I can't "cd" to the directory and see what ICloud is actually storing.

I cloud storage is a waste. Everything automatically syncs between all of your devices. That means you have multiple backups. the cloud really isn't need.

The only time icloud would be beneficial would be if you iphone, ipad, and pc all crashed at the same time. I just don't see that happening.

I cloud storage is a waste. Everything automatically syncs between all of your devices. That means you have multiple backups. the cloud really isn't need.

The only time icloud would be beneficial would be if you iphone, ipad, and pc all crashed at the same time. I just don't see that happening.

Thx, I guess I'll use the ICloud until I get an IPhone or a Mac. Having all devices automatically sync sounds a little more reliable than the ICloud backup anyway. According to the annotation for the ICloud backup, the backup will occur when you have the IPad in the locked mode and plugged in (and of course it needs to be connected to Wi-Fi).

According to the annotation for the ICloud backup, the backup will occur when you have the IPad in the locked mode and plugged in (and of course it needs to be connected to Wi-Fi).

The backup is almost immediate. It only takes a minute or two. As soon as you make a change to any device. The same change is applied across the board instantly.

For example, If I take a picture with my iphone the picture will show up on my ipad in about 2 minutes. As long as the ipad is turned on it accepts the change. It doesn't matter if it is in the locked state or in use. It doesn't not need to be plugged in either.

The backup is almost immediate. It only takes a minute or two. As soon as you make a change to any device. The same change is applied across the board instantly.

For example, If I take a picture with my iphone the picture will show up on my ipad in about 2 minutes. As long as the ipad is turned on it accepts the change. It doesn't matter if it is in the locked state or in use. It doesn't not need to be plugged in either.

I am thinking of getting an Ipad after the holidays... I am so asking you any questions I have so be prepared!!! :lol:

I am thinking of getting an Ipad after the holidays... I am so asking you any questions I have so be prepared!!! :lol:

Be sure to compare it to the ASUS Transformer Prime...

Be sure to compare it to the ASUS Transformer Prime...

:eyebrow: The what????

:eyebrow: The what????

Prime is coming (http://eee.asus.com/en/eeepad/transformer-prime/features)

It's launching on Wednesday, but it's the new version of the ASUS Transformer:
Eee Pad | Transformer | Product Features (http://eee.asus.com/en/eeepad/transformer/features/)

Prime is coming (http://eee.asus.com/en/eeepad/transformer-prime/features)

It's launching on Wednesday, but it's the new version of the ASUS Transformer:
Eee Pad | Transformer | Product Features (http://eee.asus.com/en/eeepad/transformer/features/)

Oh gotcha!

How the heck am I supposed to pick which one of these I want/need? I just want to surf the web, facebook, and you tube... that kinda stuff oh taking pictures would be cool too!

I am very happy with my ipad. I almost never use my laptop anymore. 95 present of my computer use at home is now done on my ipad.

Oh gotcha!

How the heck am I supposed to pick which one of these I want/need? I just want to surf the web, facebook, and you tube... that kinda stuff oh taking pictures would be cool too!

Well, the first choice is size. If you're ok with a 7" screen instead of a 10" screen, I'd go with the Nook Color or the new Nook Tablet (launching Monday). The Kindle Fire looks good, but it's pretty locked-down (limited on what you can do). The Nook Color is supposed to be dropping down to $200 soon and the Nook Tablet should be $250 (faster processor, more RAM). However, none of them have cameras.

For ~10" screen, there's the iPad and a bunch on Android choices. Most of the Android choices are pretty similar to each other. The Transformer Prime looks to be about twice as powerful as all of them (it has a quad-core processor). And it has the option to get a keyboard dock that turns it into a laptop.

Oh, one more thing about the Android choices...most of them should be getting upgrades to the new 4.0 operating system in 2012. The most significant part of that is no more tablet apps and phone apps...they'll just be Android apps that work on both.

I am very happy with my ipad. I almost never use my laptop anymore. 95 present of my computer use at home is now done on my ipad.
See someone suggested that I start w/a laptop first...but I have heard so many people say they use their Ipads almost all the time.
Well, the first choice is size. If you're ok with a 7" screen instead of a 10" screen, I'd go with the Nook Color or the new Nook Tablet (launching Monday). The Kindle Fire looks good, but it's pretty locked-down (limited on what you can do). The Nook Color is supposed to be dropping down to $200 soon and the Nook Tablet should be $250 (faster processor, more RAM). However, none of them have cameras.

For ~10" screen, there's the iPad and a bunch on Android choices. Most of the Android choices are pretty similar to each other. The Transformer Prime looks to be about twice as powerful as all of them (it has a quad-core processor). And it has the option to get a keyboard dock that turns it into a laptop.

Oh, one more thing about the Android choices...most of them should be getting upgrades to the new 4.0 operating system in 2012. The most significant part of that is no more tablet apps and phone apps...they'll just be Android apps that work on both.
So there are other tablets that are comprable to and ipad?

Would I need to purchase internet service for an Ipad or tablet? My son has the ipod touch and can access the internet no problems and we dont even have internet lol

So there are other tablets that are comprable to and ipad?
Yes...some might even say better :wink:
Would I need to purchase internet service for an Ipad or tablet? My son has the ipod touch and can access the internet no problems and we dont even have internet lol

He must be jumping on someone else's wifi signal. You could do the same. There are iPad and Android tablets that use 3G, but you'll have to sign up for service that way too.

If you are using your tablet at home all you need is a wifi only tablet. Thats what I have. There is o need to get a data account for a tablet you are using at home.

I think the 7" tablets are to small. A 10" tablet is defiantly the way to go.

Like I have said before I am extremely happy with my Acer Iconia A500. Its now down to $350 in store price (what i paid 4 months ago). The Asus was in the top picks when i was looking too, just could not justify spending $500 on something when i get more features for a better price. The Acer also offers a keyboard dock. I would also look into the Toshiba Thrive looks like a nice addition to the market.

I don't know. I am still waiting on my 4s to come in. I guess I didn't pre order it earlie enough. I asume I will have to update it just like I did with my 3gs and ipad

No, the iPhone 4S ships with iOS 5. You may have some small subsequent updates to do by the time yours arrives, but they won't be the massive complete update that iOS 5 was. And, you'll be able to do them over the air if you want, there's no longer a need to connect to a PC or Mac.

I pre ordered mine from att 3 days before it went on sale and I still don;t have it. Typical apple BS. I check yesterday and they told me the backorder was 20-28 days. Talk about a bunch of scumbags.

They're a bunch of scumbags because the demand for the iPhone 4S was out of this world, such that there was no way they'd have been able to meet it? It's been the most successful tech product launch probably ever, even surpassing that of the iPad 2.

If you wanted to make sure to get an iPhone 4S as soon as they were available, you probably should have been ready to pre-order it as soon as they were scheduled to start taking pre-orders. It was pretty clear that it was going to be in huge demand, and was going to sell out very quickly. They had a million pre-orders within 24 hours. The carriers were reporting ridiculous demand metrics. They sold 4 million in the first 3 days of it being available. Pre-orders sold out in 10 minutes when they later became available in Hong Kong, and stores there sold out in 3 hours. It's hard to describe how successful this iPhone has been, and its tremendous success was pretty easy to anticipate (though not quite to the degree we actually ended up seeing).

Apple did what it could to build up stock and channel inventory ahead of the iPhone 4S's release. If it had been any other company, they likely wouldn't have been able to come close to delivering as much product as quickly. The only other thing Apple could have done was wait another week, another month, another 4 months, in order to build up even more inventory - and the release had already come much later than most people would have liked to seen.

I cloud storage is a waste. Everything automatically syncs between all of your devices. That means you have multiple backups. the cloud really isn't need.

The only time icloud would be beneficial would be if you iphone, ipad, and pc all crashed at the same time. I just don't see that happening.

The backup is almost immediate. It only takes a minute or two. As soon as you make a change to any device. The same change is applied across the board instantly.

For example, If I take a picture with my iphone the picture will show up on my ipad in about 2 minutes. As long as the ipad is turned on it accepts the change. It doesn't matter if it is in the locked state or in use. It doesn't not need to be plugged in either.

I don't understand these statements taken in conjunction. The way that the devices sync automatically - e.g., the way that a picture is synced to other devices (or a PC or Mac) automatically when it is taken, or the way a change made to a document appears in copies on other devices - is through iCloud. If you have that option selected, the changes or pictures are uploaded automatically to iCloud, and then they are pushed automatically to whatever devices you've selected that functionality on. You can also, if you choose, back up your device to the iCloud (i.e for things that are specific to that device and wouldn't be synced to other devices). I can see where the latter might not be important to some, as you can do the same backup to iTunes on your PC or Mac by either plugging it in or over Wi-Fi. But, for the kind of syncing you were talking about, iCloud is needed, as that's the way the syncing happens.

Then there's iTunes Match service, which uses iCloud. That just came online 2 days ago. It will mean you'll have access to all of your music on any device without having to have previously uploaded it and used up storage space. I haven't had a chance to use that service yet so I can't comment on how well it actually works - my library is huge and hasn't finished uploading / matching.

I hope your iPhone arrives soon by the way, or has it already arrived?

Apple did what it could to build up stock and channel inventory ahead of the iPhone 4S's release. If it had been any other company, they likely wouldn't have been able to come close to delivering as much product as quickly.





Apple long ago, decided never to have large quantities on hand anymore ........

I could only get the 64 Gb 4S so that is what I bought rather than waiting ....

Apple long ago, decided never to have large quantities on hand anymore ........

I could only get the 64 Gb 4S so that is what I bought rather than waiting ....

I don't think that's the case, and the iPhone 4S rollout demonstrates as much. It built up a great amount of inventory, it just saw enormous, unprecedented, demand. The iPhone 4S has been shattering sales records. A company can only do so much to keep up with that kind of demand, especially considering external factors such as the hard drive supply problem that the entire tech industry is having to deal with now. It's only because of Apple's logistical excellence that it's able to keep up with demand as well as it does. It usually has significant channel inventory targets that it's trying to get to, though it generally has trouble reaching them early in product cycles. Channel inventories is among the metrics it routinely reports in conference calls whereas a lot of companies don't.