Apple updates iOS, mum on Wi-Fi, battery fixes Apple has released an update to its iOS mobile operating system, version 5.1.1, which it claims remove some bugs and improves reliability of some options, but which does not address the wireless connectivity problems – well, at least not overtly – that have had some fanbois fuming. The update, released Monday, is for the …
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RedSn0w has not been updated. As with lots of minor upgrades it does not need to be but you must point it at the 5.1 Ipsw and is exactly the same tethered JB as 5.1
With JailBroken devices, incremental updates do not work (thank you Apple) so you will have to download the full Ipsw ( the size varies by device but the actual size and SHAs can be found on the Wiki).
Really not a lot in this update to get exited about.
@AC because with any firmware upgrade (which this effectively is) there's a risk of bricking. May well be a small risk but why take it if the net result is zero? There's also that Apple habit of introducing bugs with a point release that I'd rather avoid.
@LoopyChew thanks for the article. If only Apple could treat its customers like grownups and release that info clearly I might be quicker to patch.
"The 5.1.1 update's iTunes-download file size for our first-generation iPad was 726.1MB; downloading it using the iPad's Software Update function was a svelte 42.3MB."
............but why the huge difference? Does the latter have proper file compression and the former not? I ask out of wholly genuine curiosity.
My guess about the huge difference in file size is that when you have iTunes download the update, it is downloading a file that can be used on all iOS devices whereas if you download directly on your device, it has a chance to only download the components it needs. For example, my first gen iPad doesn't need the camera, airplay, GPS, telephone, and many other items that would be found on an iPhone 4S or the new iPad.
Nope, iTunes downloads specific firmwares depending on the device. The iPad2 complete firmware is different to the "new iPad" etc.
It's literally downloading the entire firmware(s) because Apple haven't built in the ability to do the patching that the devices themselves can do.
when I upgraded my iphone 4 to ios 5.1, my phone is always on mute when making calls (ie the other party cant hear me), putting it on speakphone or using a headset however works.. fast forward to 5.1.1 and still the same problem. What I noticed was the mute button (on the virtual keypad) always has the dashed line across it.. whether its highlighted or not. I'm not losing any sleep on this but it sure is irritating.
I had that... In addition to always muting it kept saying this accessory isn't compatible.
Caused by corrosion in the port. Swapped at a genius bar on the spot no questions asked.
Had it have been any other phone you probably would have to mail it off, wait 4-6 weeks whilst constantly making phone calls to chase them, only for them to try and weasel out of it with a claim of water damage.
ahhh you saw through my veil of deceit..............
seriously through I bought a desire about 18 months ago as I wanted to try android (kept my 3gs) and generally did like android. The desire was well built, had a (from my view) better screen then the 3gs but the things that made me go back to the 3gs was that there was no OTA update to gingerbread and it kept running out of space.
So in summary I have tried both devices, I might pick up a one x when they have been out a while, but I don't think i am a fan boy, I just like to applaud when a company does something right and that on this occasion is apple. If you can name an android phone older then 2 years that is still supported by the manufacturer then I will be intrested.
...and the Bluetooth incompatibilities that were introduced in iOS 5.0.
A lot of people have complained about Bluetooth devices that no longer work properly with the iPhone, particularly hands free car kits. Shame the press haven't picked up on this in the same way as the battery life issues as we may have otherwise had it fixed by now!
Try that with your Android device - the two I had the manufacturer gave up on one and on the other it was locked so I had to wait for the mobile operator to update / release it - which never came. Sure I could have re-ROM'd it but it's pretty crappy. My dad has a 3GS - 3 years old and he's still happy with it.
This update has broken my iPhone with the dreaded "itunes cannot read the contents of the iPhone" problem. Reluctant to force a factory reset as although I have an almost up-to-date backup, there are a few items that I changed after the backup that I don't want to lose. Currently no idea how to fix, so iPhone-less!
Correction. Your statement should read
"Unable to comprehend that you have the fix but you dont want to apply it coz you are waiting for the magic fairies to come and make it all better."
Once you have exhausted the different USB ports/cables, different computers, fresh install of iTunes options you are left with the Aliens option.
"Nuke it from Orbit - its the only way to be sure"
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