Re: IOS 5.1 Upgrade

Hi All Ronda said 2. Go to Settings then General then Software Update. On my iPad2 I can go to Settings by tapping it then General by tapping on it but nowhere do I see anything labelled Software Update Regards Joe -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives -

Re: IOS 5.1 Upgrade

Hi Laura, Apple's way of handling this is quite clever. A wireless update will not be initiated unless either you have 50% or more battery life remaining, or the device is plugged in. Cheers, Carlo On 08/03/2012, at 15:44 , Laura Webb wrote: Hi Ronni Thanks for that but, not knowing of

Re: IOS 5.1 Upgrade

Hi Carlo Thank you. That at least explains why the upgrade went ahead without any warning. I always charge the battery overnight. The upgrade was available early this morning when the battery was fully charged. This is the first time I have upgraded without using iTunes but will still keep

Re: IOS 5.1 Upgrade

On 08/03/2012, at 10:22 AM, Laura Webb wrote: Hi Peter I had a similar experience but did not even have to go through the Settings. There was a message on the screen saying the update was available so I just followed the prompts. Nor was my iPad connected to a power supply. All done in

Re: IOS 5.1 Upgrade

Hi Peter Thanks for your reply. More good advice but I was completely unaware of any possible implications. I suppose I trusted Apple in offering the download as was. I shall be wiser next time. Regards Laura Sent from my iPad On 09/03/2012, at 7:46 AM, Peter Hinchliffe

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More for the groups sake than yours Laura, I want to repeat that to the best of my knowledge there is almost zero risk. It won't hurt having your iPhone plugged in but it is not necessary. The process works is as follows: 1) After clicking the upgrade button the upgrade is downloaded. This

IOS 5.1 Upgrade

I just upgraded my iPad through the Settings Software Update command. The whole thing went extremely smoothly, and as promised, there was no need at all to connect physically to my computer, or to get iTunes involved in any way. Very impressive... Peter HinchliffeApwin Computer

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Thanks for this Peter however when I try it this way I receive an error message 'Unable to check for update. An error occurred while checking for a software update'. I have just downloaded the latest iTunes and when I try to upgrade the iPad through there on the iMac, it spends ages

Re: IOS 5.1 Upgrade

Hi Wendy, Yes, leave it for awhile, the servers have become overloaded in the past few minutes I’ve noticed. I was almost through downloading when it slowed to an absolute crawl. I would suggest people try later or even tomorrow perhaps ;-) Cheers, Ronni On 08/03/2012, at 9:21 AM, Wendy S

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Forgot to ask Wendy, You do have the iPad connected to Power? It’s a big download, you need to be connected to a power outlet. On 08/03/2012, at 9:24 AM, Ronda Brown wrote: Hi Wendy, Yes, leave it for awhile, the servers have become overloaded in the past few minutes I’ve noticed. I was

Re: IOS 5.1 Upgrade

For anyone wishing to update their iPad, iPhone of iPod Touch via wireless to iOS 5.1: Here's how you can install iOS 5.1 via wireless to your iPad, iPhone or iPod touch. 1. Make sure your iOS device is connected to a power source. 2. Go to Settings then General then Software Update. 3. iOS

Re: IOS 5.1 Upgrade

Hi Peter I had a similar experience but did not even have to go through the Settings. There was a message on the screen saying the update was available so I just followed the prompts. Nor was my iPad connected to a power supply. All done in a very short space of time. Very impressive indeed.

Re: IOS 5.1 Upgrade

Hi Laura, Not Peter replying but Ronni ;-) Most times you would be ok; but to prevent the chance of your device running out of battery and Data loss, Apple recommend connecting your device to a Power Source a Wi-Fi Network to update Wirelessly. Connect your device to a computer if updating

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Sorry my typo error... Prevent Data Costs not loss :( Sent from Ronni's iPad On 08/03/2012, at 10:34 AM, Ronda Brown ro...@mac.com wrote: Hi Laura, Not Peter replying but Ronni ;-) Most times you would be ok; but to prevent the chance of your device running out of battery and Data

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Hi Ronni Thanks for that but, not knowing of that option, it would not have occurred to me to use that method. It begs the question why such a warning is not given prior to upgrading. To paraphrase your if Apple recommends then if Ronni recommends, I will do it. Kind regards Laura On