Gavin asks:
I can’t download iOS5 to my iPhone. It says it is downloading, but does that for about 4 hours and then times out. Has anyone solved this problem?
6 Answers -
FIDELIS
December 2, 2011Hello, well aparently you are not the only one….
https://discussions.apple.com/message/16850118
Check the option given in the last post of thread.
Have you tried doing the update during off peak hours? Maybe you could try doing it at night , instead of trying to do it during busy times. Servers might be busy when you are trying.
You could probably try the direct links found in the following page. Maybe it works for you:
http://cydiahelp.com/ios-5-download-firmware-for-iphone-4-3gs-ipad-2-1-and-ipod-touch-direct-links/
Mike
December 3, 2011If you are currently running an iOS4 version you will have to download and upgrade to iOS5 using your computer and iTunes.
If you are currently running an iOS5 version and want to update to the latest release you can either do it [as usual] via iTunes or on your iPhone within “Settings > General > Software Update”
To_srm
December 12, 2011iOS 5 is not compatible with the original iPhone or iPhone 3G. Your iPhone needs to be iPhone 3GS, 4 or 4S.
Ana Tan1716
January 22, 2012I’m having the same problem. no matter what i do it won’t work.
yep same problem – tried all day yesterday – its a big download 790MB left it going all night lost the connection at 329MB – this is a real pain cos you need the latest verion to run certain app’s – you would think Apple should’nt have theses sort of issues
January 23, 2012well, is it “Apple” losing the. connection or is it you guys?
for example 24hour forced disconnect, computer power saving (standby, …)
depending on your settings iTunes does not prevent imnactivity
January 23, 2012Gavin
January 23, 2012Hi I have been trying for about 3 months now, most frustrating. Apple should take some responsibility.
Ginoviva
March 20, 2012This is too bad. Of what use is it if we buy expensive apple products but we can’t enjoy it the way we want. I am really disappointed. I am unable to update with my MacBook pro, iPad and my iphone.