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Apple iOS can be downloaded from iTunes by connecting your iPhone and clicking the Update button or as a Delta OTA update through your iOS 5 device.

What's New

Version 5.1.1:

Improves reliability of using HDR option for photos taken using the Lock Screen shortcut
Addresses bugs that could prevent the new iPad from switching between 2G and 3G networks
Fixes bugs that affected AirPlay video playback in some circumstances
Improved reliability for syncing Safari bookmarks and Reading List
Fixes an issue where 'Unable to purchase' alert could be displayed after successful purchase

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iPhone 3GS / 4 / 4S
iPad / iPad 2
iPod Touch 3rd Gen / 4th Gen

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Apple iOS User Discussion (Write a Review)

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SuzeRam reviewed on 18 May 2012

I like many things about this update, but when I updated to 5.1.1 on my 3GS iPhone, I lost the ability to connect via (the correct) password to any wifi source, if a PW is required. That includes my home office, where all other devices are connecting without issue. Google search shows over 1 MILLION hits on this problem in the past 3 days, and I cannot understand why Apple is not acknowledging it. It does not affect all phones or updates, but a LOT of them. My phone clearly still works fine, and the hardware is not "broken" (as was suggested by the Apple tech). I can get wifi when no password is involved (e.g., at a local restaurant). Apple tech had me wipe all settings from my phone, back-up, restore, reset, you name it. Nothing works. That's because nothing will work until Apple acknowledges this and issues a patch.

[Version 5.1.1]

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Macinman reviewed on 08 May 2012

This update worked perfectly for me, installed right on the phone over wifi, without the need of the computer. Downloaded without a single problem, and updated without a hitch.

[Version 5.1.1]

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Ronnb replied on 08 May 2012

Same update experience with an iPad 2, though I should caution people to make sure they have enough power in their battery to run an uninterrupted update (10 minutes to be safe).

billybillybilly reviewed on 07 May 2012

This is the first time I've seen this warning.

iTunes could not back up the iPhone "#####'s iPhone" because the backup could not be saved on this computer.

Please disconnect and reconnect the iPhone, then try again.

I checked the 'About' on the iPhone and it still says 5.1 (9B179)

[Version 5.1.1]

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billybillybilly replied on 07 May 2012

Sorry. This should be in Troubleshooting.

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Prypjat commented on 07 May 2012

Good update but I don't like not being able to remove that camera button from my lock screen. I don't want anyone to use my iPhone's camera when the phone is locked.

[Version 5.1.1]

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Nicuole replied on 07 May 2012

Don't let anyone use your phone then :) Or put a passcode on it.

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Prypjat replied on 07 May 2012

If it gets stolen I have a problem. And yes, I do use a passcode. But being able to use the camera does defeat the purpose of the lock a bit.

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Nicuole replied on 07 May 2012

If you aren't using iCloud already, be sure to use it just for the Find My Phone feature. Most iPhones (or mobile devices in general) aren't "stolen" but were simply lost. People forget their own devices much more often than some evil thieves prying out of their owners hands. I've been blessed that I have yet to lose a device but whenever I heard someone got their device "stolen", it's simply them not remembering where they placed it. It's a bit like the so-called Facebook-hacking. Heh

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Libertyforall1776 commented on 11 Apr 2012

WHERE the heck is the Camera swipe-up button on the iPad, like the iPhone?! Dumb Apple! Not to mention, where are all the missing iPhone Apple-supplied apps?! Why not at least make them optional installs?

[Version 5.1]

-_- reviewed on 11 Mar 2012

This is really well done cause I have the iPhone 3GS and it works really well. Also @Opus184 to use the camera feature on the lock screen you have to touch the icon and drag up. Hope this helps!

[Version 5.1]

Robinsunbeam reviewed on 10 Mar 2012

Can't download iOS 5.1? Try these fixes:

I tried a long list of fixes, but this is what worked for me. http://osxdaily.com/2012/03/09/cant-download-ios-5-1-try-these-fixes/

I was able to successfully download the new OS directly to the iPhone by opening Settings to Wi-Fi to right arrow on the network name to DHCP to DNS. I erased the settings and entered 8.8.8.8 That's what finally succeeded! (but not through iTunes on my computer)

[Version 5.1]

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jayellpi replied on 12 Mar 2012

You are a genius!!
I have been having so much trouble installing iOS5.0.1. After 2 hours with Apple I finally got it to work by resetting my router. Now 5.1 is out and I have been trying all morning to get it. Resetting the router does nothing. No luck until I found your suggestion about changing DNS to 8.8.8.8. I worked like a charm!! I tried the same thing with my Apple TV that also will not download the update. It also worked perfectly. Thank you so much for saving my sanity. I really didn't want to call Apple again and be on the phone for 2 hours.

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Opus184 reviewed on 09 Mar 2012

I installed the update today to put OS 5.1 on my iPhone 4S. Now my shortcut to my camera from my lock screen won't work. Is anyone else having that issue???

[Version 5.1]

cancan commented on 09 Mar 2012

"Software update failed, an error occurred downloading ios 5.1." Every time i tried to update, those words always come up. WHY ? Any suggestion

[Version 5.1]

Dragonara commented on 08 Mar 2012

Updated to 5.1 last night on iPhone 4 and iPad 1. iPad is fine, but on iPhone all the photos in my contacts have disappeared. How can I get them back?

[Version 5.1]

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Fribhey replied on 08 Mar 2012

from your backup

Dragonara replied on 08 Mar 2012

Already done that - no luck! everything else is OK, just the contacts photos. Grrr!

pons63 had trouble on 18 May 2012

since Updat to 5.1.1 the ipad2 need much more power. The Ipad2 Losing battery life quickly. About a percent every two minutes
how can I solve this problem?

[Version 5.1.1]

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Tee-Cee had trouble on 08 Mar 2012

I have installed the new iTunes version (10.6) and then I tried to update my iPhone 4 to iOS 5.1. Every time I try, iTunes keeps trying to connect to the update server, but... no success.
Anybody is having the same problem? Anybody knows how to solve this problem?
Thanks.

[Version 5.1]

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Flying_meat replied on 07 May 2012

You should not need to go through iTunes any more. Disconnect the phone from iTunes and check for the update on the phone.

I just did this with my 3G S for the 5.1.1 update and it worked fine.
If you are squeamish about updating without a current backup (and I'm not saying that is a bad thing) then while you ARE connected to iTunes, do just a backup of the device.

Also, when was the last time you powered the phone down entirely?

Janziff had trouble on 08 Mar 2012

Updated to iTunes 10.6 last night and now it crashes every time I try to open my iPhone or iPad (which are not updated). With the iPad I was able to at least download the update, but not with the iPhone.

Anyone else seeing problems? Any idea how to fix them if I don't want to update the devices?

[Version 5.1]

+31

Macinman had trouble on 08 Mar 2012

I could use some help here. This is the first iOs update I haven't been able to install. from the iPhone itself when i do a software check, it gives the message Unable to check for update. An error occurred while checking for a software update. I have verizon wireless as my cell carrier, and the iPhone 4. I also have verizon for my internet access well, via 4G LTE. I have a mobile hotspot that i use for wifi, everything else works including apple software update from my macbook. I was able to get the iTunes 10.6 update without problems. When I tried the update process via iTunes, it just says contacting iPhone software update server, and then just sits there until I click stop.

Thinking it might be an iso issue i took the phone to the library here on the apartment complex where they have public wifi from a del connection, from a different iso with the same error. What's going on? i've never had this much trouble with apple updates before. Can someone help? thanks

[Version 5.1]

1 Reply

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Macinman replied on 08 Mar 2012

iso=ISP del=DSL

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Deemery had trouble on 07 Mar 2012

I think you need to update iTunes before grabbing iOS 5.1 At least I can't get my current iTunes to connect to the update servers.

[Version 5.1]

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Deemery replied on 07 Mar 2012

Not the case... I was able to install iOS 5.1 on my wife's iPad from her computer, but not on my iPhone from my (updated) computer. Must be some other problem.

geiltoy replied on 16 May 2012

HI

I update my Iphone4 through Itunes IOS5.1.1
it did until backups after that but freeze my Iphone with a Apple sign on Screen.
can you tell me what the problem should be? and what should i do to keep working my iphone?

+141

Orion Mk. V had trouble on 15 Apr 2011

Weird. All the Facebook-based apps on my iOS devices (two iphone and one ipad) aren't working right after the latest update. Something Apple change, must mess with Facebook API (or so I'm guessing).

[Version 4.3.2]

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kittykat1011 had trouble on 29 Mar 2011

I have an iPod touch 4th generation, 8 gigabytes. It's been "downloading" iOS 4.3.1. for almost 2 hours now. I'm about to yank it out of the computer because based on what I've read, it's useless either way. I'm running Windows XP.

Someone help me, I don't want to go back to my shuffle.

[Version 4.3.1]

+14

Wade-Smith had trouble on 23 Nov 2010

Let's hope it doesn't happen to others, but all the app folders I had set up were gone after the update, and the apps distributed across several screens. Took a long time to redo all the folders I had. Also the voicemail thing happened to me. Not the cleanest update, for sure

[Version 4.2.1]

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D9 replied on 23 Nov 2010

Can't say that happened at all to me. I've had nothing but a smooth update to 4.2.1. All aforementioned features are there and working properly.

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Tomdoherty had trouble on 22 Nov 2010

I attempted to update my iPhone 3G S through iTunes (and noting that under Version it clearly says 'A newer version of the iPhone software is available (version 4.2). To update your phone with the latest software, click Update.'

However, when I click Update I get a dialogue that says 'This version of iTunes (9.2.1) is the current version.' Solution / suggestions most welcome.

[Version 4.2.1]

3 Replies

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Scrivens replied on 22 Nov 2010

You might need iTunes 10.1 for iOS 4.2 to update - was mentioned in the notes to the 10.1 update.

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Tomdoherty replied on 22 Nov 2010

I;m running OS X 10.4.11 on a PowerBook G4. Will iTune work with this or will I need to upgrade my laptop?

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Tweety_ replied on 22 Nov 2010

iTunes 10 only works with OSX 10.5 install it on your powerbook G4, it's the last OSX version there ever will be for our good old PPC Mac's.
Apple only continues support for there intel Mac's, I don't like it, but hey, Apple wants to sell there new stuff.

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Benevision had trouble on 22 Jun 2010

To avoid the two hour iTunes download wait I've downloaded the plugin file direct from this page.
Some instructions on how to install these files would be helpful.
Double-clicking on them does nothing. They appear to be iTunes plugins so I tried placing it in the iTunes plugins folder in the root library. Nothing doing...
Any tips?

[Version 4.0]

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Ikir rated on 08 May 2012

[Version 5.1.1]

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Haliomaster rated on 07 May 2012

[Version 5.1.1]

Christa_1980 rated on 08 Mar 2012

[Version 5.1]

Bjornar Rendalsvik rated on 08 Mar 2012

[Version 5.1]

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Ikir rated on 07 Mar 2012

[Version 5.1]

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Ikir rated on 10 Nov 2011

[Version 5.0.1]

Mr.Poon rated on 10 Nov 2011

[Version 5.0.1]

wentw1tj rated on 06 Nov 2011

[Version 5.0]

burningspear rated on 27 Oct 2011

[Version 5.0]

Janjanam rated on 17 Oct 2011

[Version 5.0]

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