IOS 5

Levi · « **on:** 12 Oct 2011, 11:37 pm »

Just upgraded my iPhone 4 to IOS 5. Now what?

I still need to explore the new features but so far so good!

Crimson · « **Reply #1 on:** 12 Oct 2011, 11:41 pm »

For me, so far, Notifications and Reminders are big plusses (especially with location-based service). Overall, it also seems to be easier on the eyes.

Can't wait to start talking to Siri. Guess I'll have to wait till Friday.

cujobob · « **Reply #2 on:** 12 Oct 2011, 11:51 pm »

How long did the update take? I'm currently updating an Ipod Touch I own and its taking quite a while for the fifth step (I dont really update it with my computer too often, but its been a few hours already for some reason with...20GB of data+)

jaywills · « **Reply #3 on:** 12 Oct 2011, 11:58 pm »

"Completing your backup may take some time, depending on the amount of content on your iOS device."

http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4972?viewlocale=en_US

cujobob · « **Reply #4 on:** 13 Oct 2011, 12:00 am »

I understand that, it's been a while and I'm confused because it says 'Syncing Artwork'

Anyways...back to impressions of this new stuff...

Levi · « **Reply #5 on:** 13 Oct 2011, 12:09 am »

Today, it took 4hrs.

orthobiz · « **Reply #6 on:** 13 Oct 2011, 12:11 am »

Quote from: Crimson on 12 Oct 2011, 11:41 pm

For me, so far, Notifications and Reminders are big plusses (especially with location-based service). Overall, it also seems to be easier on the eyes.

Can't wait to start talking to Siri. Guess I'll have to wait till Friday.

Won't Siri only be for 4S users? Will my regular 4 access her?

Paul

cujobob · « **Reply #7 on:** 13 Oct 2011, 12:17 am »

From PC World:

Siri: If you're smitten with Apple's futuristic voice-operated personal assistant, you'll need the iPhone 4S: Siri requires that model's dual-core A5 processor. But Siri may not be your thing, and if it is, there are several Siri alternatives that work great on older-model iPhones.

http://www.pcworld.com/article/241774/cool_features_your_iphone_4_gets_after_downloading_apple_ios_5.html

Crimson · « **Reply #8 on:** 13 Oct 2011, 12:43 am »

ICloud syncing and pushing of music and apps is nice. No iTunes required.

BTW, there are updates for OS X, iTunes, ATV, Aperture, iPhoto, and a few other Apple apps. All due to the iOS 5 release.

Levi · « **Reply #9 on:** 13 Oct 2011, 12:46 am »

I upgraded my iTunes prior to the update to the IOS 5.

Thanks of the iPhoto, Mac OS X update tip.

Today is so slow. I am currently updating my iPad2 and so far 4hrs...Make sure you are not going to be needing your device(s) at the time of the update.

Finished

cujobob · « **Reply #10 on:** 13 Oct 2011, 03:01 am »

They finally copied something off of Android with the notifications... overall...not much that different.

Pez · « **Reply #11 on:** 13 Oct 2011, 06:32 am »

Had a minor hicup. When I downloaded 5 all my icons decided to disappear! I am currently manually reinputing everything including movies and music.

I'll give my impressions when my iLife quits iSucking so bad.

MaxCast · « **Reply #12 on:** 13 Oct 2011, 10:23 am »

Can't wait to update but I am going to wait till after this weekend.

macrojack · « **Reply #13 on:** 13 Oct 2011, 11:41 am »

I'm missing something. Both my iMac and my iPhone are up to date. I downloaded the Cloud upgrade to my iMac last night. The Apple website says to just connect my iPhone to my PC or Mac and follow the instructions in iTunes.

The problem I'm having is I cannot find those instructions. Where are they?

MaxCast · « **Reply #14 on:** 13 Oct 2011, 01:40 pm »

Quote from: macrojack on 13 Oct 2011, 11:41 am

I'm missing something. Both my iMac and my iPhone are up to date. I downloaded the Cloud upgrade to my iMac last night. The Apple website says to just connect my iPhone to my PC or Mac and follow the instructions in iTunes.

The problem I'm having is I cannot find those instructions. Where are they?

are you using lion on your imac?

jparkhur · « **Reply #15 on:** 13 Oct 2011, 03:08 pm »

my mail is so trashed now uhhhhhhhh.. i have 10.7.2 and iso 5, screwed up my mail, password keeps being asked for ... crap....

macrojack · « **Reply #16 on:** 13 Oct 2011, 03:49 pm »

Yes - I am using Lion. However, as I read this thread, I find myself wondering if I really do want IOS5. Is it worthwhile or not?

gary · « **Reply #17 on:** 13 Oct 2011, 04:27 pm »

The upgrade went perfectly for me (iPhone 4) and I find that it's a huge improvement over iOS 4. Everything OS-related is faster - going into folders, going into settings, switching apps, opening the camera, etc. MUCH faster actually. The new notifications system isn't perfect but it's a big improvement. Having a camera button that comes up on the lock screen with a double-tap of the home button (and the fact that it gets me to a working camera in about a second) probably single-handedly keeps me from dumping this phone for an android. I would still prefer a larger screen, now there's at least a chance I will stick with Apple once I'm upgrade eligible.

gary

highfilter · « **Reply #18 on:** 13 Oct 2011, 04:53 pm »

Everything went smoothly for me, updating an iPod Touch. iCloud seems pretty cool.

Everything else is minor updates to me. Will have to dig around in the next few days. Seems a bit faster overall.

*Scotty* · « **Reply #19 on:** 13 Oct 2011, 05:37 pm »

I lost all of my contacts. They could not be restored. For those of you who are counting that's over 30 phone numbers that I have find some how and manually enter into the phone. If you upgrade to iOS5 be damn sure you have everything backed up in iTunes and that it will take your password which enables you import all of your data and apps. This upgrade amounts to a reformatting of the hard drive in your phone rendering it a blank slate. The upside is I can finally post from my iPhone to AC. Scotty