iOS5 - Download, Installation, Errors

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

IamMetaldave

Just did it on my 3GS for work, I don't see where to set the geo reminder within Reminders. It's not where this post says it should be.

Dades

I have the ipsw file, but have been getting this error (on PC):

The iPhone "Dades' iPhone" could not be restored because the firmware file is not compatible.

I'm only using iTunes 10.4.1.10 (I tried to install 10.5 beta but it was "expired").

Also, I've downloaded the file twice from two different places to make sure I had the right one.
I'm using iPhone3,3_5.0_9A5220p_Restore.ipsw (iPhone 4 for CDMA) file.

Any thoughts?

copacetic

Dades wrote: »

I have the ipsw file, but have been getting this error (on PC):



I'm only using iTunes 10.4.1.10 (I tried to install 10.5 beta but it was "expired").

Also, I've downloaded the file twice from two different places to make sure I had the right one.
I'm using iPhone3,3_5.0_9A5220p_Restore.ipsw (iPhone 4 for CDMA) file.

Any thoughts?

You need the gsm one, not CDMA? Won't work without iTunes 10.5 anyway I think.

Crackity Jones

Steoob wrote: »

Having the same issue. how did you resolve this?

U guys get this sorted? Stoopid itunes wont launch for me either. HAve done the repair still no go.

Dades

copacetic wrote: »

You need the gsm one, not CDMA? Won't work without iTunes 10.5 anyway I think.

Really? I thought the GSM one was for the crappy US networks and the CDMA one for Europe.

Wondering if I can get another copy of 10.5 now that not going to be "expired"...
I may not be able to install officially till Monday if I don't do this myself.

Crackity Jones

Dades wrote: »

Really? I thought the GSM one was for the crappy US networks and the CDMA one for Europe.

Wondering if I can get another copy of 10.5 now that not going to be "expired"...
I may not be able to install officially till Monday if I don't do this myself.

No GSM is our one and AT&T in the US. CDMA is Verizon in the states. I just got itunes 10.5 there but can't launch it.

Savage Tyrant

I have it running ok, but the when I launch the iTunes 10.5 beta I get a message that it is "about to expire but I click ok and it opens as normal.
I assume that message will f off when I update to the proper 10.5 in the coming days.

rolexeagle1

get the same message from iTunes but it still opens up, I have had aproblem with the iPhone though, all of my apps on my home screen say "waiting" and I cant get into any of them, post ios5 install!

Any ideas guys?

Dades

Hmm. So downloading the GSM version now.

Sounds like getting iTunes 10.5 working is going to be hit & miss.

Savage Tyrant

srumball wrote: »

get the same message from iTunes but it still opens up, I have had aproblem with the iPhone though, all of my apps on my home screen say "waiting" and I cant get into any of them, post ios5 install!

Any ideas guys?

Just sit tight. That's them "syncing" now. Took an AGE for me on my phone with load of apps. Much quicker on the GF's as she uses very few.