It is finally here! After many months of high anticipation, Apple has finally released iOS 5, the world's most advanced mobile operating system. So for those of you who are craving for a new iOS experience on your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch, then waste no time and download this major update from the folks of Cupertino.
First announced during Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference last June, iOS fans got an exciting preview of iOS 5 as the fruit company highlights some of the main features of the operating system. And just after WWDC, Apple released the first ever beta of iOS 5. Although it was exclusive only to those who has enrolled an account over at Apple's iOS Dev Center, it was not long before it made its way into various file sharing sites. So in a way, developers and users who are resourceful enough was able to get a sneak preview into iOS 5. And since then, Apple have been periodically rolling out new beta updates for the iOS 5 up to the seventh version, and then eventually it finally reached Gold Master status last week. And of course, now it is finally here.
One would ask, what can I expect from iOS 5? Is it really worth all the trouble upgrading? Well for starters, how does 200+ new features sound? One of the most notable new features for iOS 5 is definitely the new notifications system called Notification Center. Let's face it, the old notifications system are rather distracting and could be a real annoyance if you are working on an application or playing a game. But with Notification Center, you can say goodbye to such annoyances because your notifications will be displayed atop the screen which can be pulled down if you want to view all your current notifications.
Another noteworthy feature that we're sure many people would love is iMessage. Users who are running iOS 5 will be able to send and receive instant messages and they won't be deducted from your text messaging plan. But of course you still need to have an internet connection of some sort. Basically, iMessage lets you communicate with another iDevice for free, provided of course that their device runs iOS 5.
In addition to that, Twitter fans have a big reason to celebrate as Apple has now baked Twitter right into the iOS 5 which should make tweeting a more convenient and seamless experience. Other features include AirPlay Mirroring, News Stand, enhancements to Mobile Safari, updated Camera App, PC Free updating and more. And that's not even half of it, clearly that should convince you to upgrade to iOS 5 as soon as possible. Even if you are not getting the new iPhone 4S, there are still a lot of new stuff for you to play with.
And now without further ado, below are the direct download links for iOS 5 Final Version, enjoy!
iOS 5.0 IPSW Direct Download Links:
Download iOS 5.0 IPSW for iPhone 4S (iPhone4,1_5.0_9A334_Restore.ipsw)
Download iOS 5.0 IPSW for iPhone 4 (GSM) (iPhone3,1_5.0_9A334_Restore.ipsw)
Download iOS 5.0 IPSW for iPhone 4 (CDMA) (iPhone3,3_5.0_9A334_Restore.ipsw)
Download iOS 5.0 IPSW for iPhone 3GS (iPhone2,1_5.0_9A334_Restore.ipsw)
Download iOS 5.0 IPSW for iPad 2 WiFi (iPad2,1_5.0_9A334_Restore.ipsw)
Download iOS 5.0 IPSW for iPad 2 GSM (iPad2,2_5.0_9A334_Restore.ipsw)
Download iOS 5.0 IPSW for iPad 2 CDMA (iPad2,3_5.0_9A334_Restore.ipsw)
Download iOS 5.0 IPSW for iPad (iPad1,1_5.0_9A334_Restore.ipsw)
Download iOS 5.0 IPSW for iPod touch 3G (iPod3,1_5.0_9A334_Restore.ipsw)
Download iOS 5.0 IPSW for iPod touch 4G (iPod4,1_5.0_9A334_Restore.ipsw)
Download iOS 5.0 IPSW for Apple TV (4.4) (AppleTV2,1_4.4_9A334v_Restore.ipsw)
Its REALLY easy if you just use the downloads up top
If my iphone is already in dfu mode, does that mean i can go immediatly to extra´s-select ipsw?
i hope so…and pls. let us know as soon as this issue has solved…thanks again :)
so sad to hear that :(….well i am still hoping that there would still be remedy that has yet to come. Do you think if there’s any possibility? Thanks anyway for caring to response…:)
I wouldn’t want to sit & hope for an unlock to come by anytime soon. :(
i upragaded my iphone 4g to ios5 sadly i didn’t preserve the BB.
i’m using the gevey sim and now i can’t use anymore.
can i restore my phone to it’s factory settings without any problem i might encounter?…
can i use back my gevey sim if ever i restored it…many thanks. PLS. help..:)
Nope, unfortunately that update has killed your unlock probably forever. :( You can’t downgrade the BB unlike the iOS because its always a permanent update.
would you please tell me what does it mean “custom iOS 5 IPSW”
Its an IPSW to which when you restore to will update only your iOS version w/o touching / affecting your current unlock state.
What do you mean Pramod. I am not downgrading my iphone but i am upgrading from iOS 4.3.5 to iOS 5.
After changing your hosts file, did you reboot your machine as well ? Also, make sure that your restoring it to a custom iOS 5 IPSW.
thank you jaxov. i used snowbreez to make my iphone alive again…
now plz answer my latest question can i update this (snowbreez 4.3.3) to 5 without any other app ?
What do you mean by without any other app?
Actually first i connect to my iphone with itunes.
It prompt me to update your iphone with ios5. after pressing update button, it starts backing up my iphone. and when it starts verifying my iphone with itunes, it gives error that Thie iphone could not be restored. An unknown error occured(3194)….:(
In my host file i have following entry:
74.208.10.249 gs.apple.com
do i need to removie this.
Yes, you need to remove / delete the same.
OK . I’LL DO IT SO SOON
THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR FASTTTT ANSWERS
YOUR THE BEST ;))))))))
i was using ios 5 on my iphone 4 and i jailbreaked it with redsnow
so i wanted to restore it to 5 again but it gave me error 2005
now i want it to go back to ios 4.3.3 but i cant it gave me error 1
i use original 4.3.3 firmware
and itunes 10.5
plz help me my brother :)
You need to use a custom created 4.3.3 IPSW instead of the stock version from Apple for your restores. Use Sn0wbreeze http://bit.ly/mbFORU & restore to that in a pwned DFU mode. Make sure that you also set your hosts file to accept the Cydia server connections.
yes, of course i have .SHSH files for 4.3.3 and 4.3.5
Then what’s the issue? Have you pointed your hosts file to Cydia & also updated your iTunes to 10.5.1? Also, you are using a custom IPSW for your downgrade right?
when i bought my iphone it was factory unlock so i dont know …
its factory unlock but i never use gevey or ultrasnow …
Alright. Do you have the SHSH saved for iOS 4.3.3 on Cydia / TU? Like this http://bit.ly/n8Kkb1 or like this http://bit.ly/n8Kkb1 ?
plz help me bro
when i want to downgrade 5 to 4.3.3 it gives me eroor 1
waht should i do :'(
Are you a Gevey / Ultrasn0w unlocker?
i finally installed ios 5 but i dont know why i dont have some ios 5 fueatures !!!
like SIRI or lock screen camera (little camera icon) or persian language !!!!
plz help me
i downloded ios 5 from here
Nope. SIRI is a feature that’s exclusive ONLY to the iP4S.
For the lock screen camera icon, you need to double-tap the Home button twice when your iP4 is locked.
WHAT IS ERROR 3002 ?
i cant upgrade !!!!
The Apple servers are overloaded with the iOS 5 update requests flowing in. You can retry the same after a few hours & all should be good by then.
when i update via itune it says iphone could not be restored. An unknow error occured(3194).
Remove any reference of Cydia that you have from your hosts file & redo the restore.
hi
i have a jailbroken iphone 4 (gsm) ver 4.3.3
can i simply update it to 5 with (holding SHIUFT and click on downloaded firmweare) or i need tiny umbrella or same apps like that ?
thank u
You need to follow this guide http://bit.ly/p2VAxx instead if you want to keep your unlock & then update to iOS 5. Unlockers must never try the stock versions.
I can’t get iMessages to send. And it would be to another iOS5 user. Help please.
Have you activated it instead using your Apple ID / phone number?
I have iphone4 with jailbreaked 4.3.5 firmware. Now i want to upgrade it to iOS 5. As it is JB, it is giving error if i upgrade from itunes. So can i directly upgrade it by downloading and installing the jailbreaked iOS 5 firmware with redsnow.
Your help will be highly appreciated.
What exactly is the error that iTunes is returning while you restore your device to iOS 5? Specifically the error code?
Hi,
If I update to iOS 5 from 4.3.5 will it also update my BaseBand?
thanks
Not if you restore to a custom iOS 5 IPSW instead of the stock ones. Read this http://bit.ly/p2VAxx.
Hi, IOS 4.3.5 /ip4/ What is BB?
Nevermind. Open up TinyUmbrella & set it to these settings http://bit.ly/oKCpYX & quit it. Next, Shift + Restore your device to a stock iOS 4.3.5 directly from iTunes.
hi
plz help me bro
if i install this version on my ios 4.3.3 (iphone 4), can i someday restore it back ?
and is there any .SHSH files ? if yes, how ?
and any untethered jailbreak such as http://www.jailbreakme.com avalable for it ?
thank you
You can definitely come back if you have saved your current 4.3.3 SHSH onto Cydia. Use Redsn0w 0.9.9b5 to save your current SHSH under the Extras button of Redsn0w. After that, you can update to the iOS 5 (custom if you rely on an unlock).
No untethered JB for iOS 5 at the moment.
Hi, can someone help me .. i want to restore my JB phone back to original factory setting…
but i encountered an error … ” illegible for restore” … can someone help me.. many thanks
What iOS / iPhone / BB ? Please detail them.
Hey there … Wanna know the kaxov engineers
Opinion in iOS5 …
And if I have an iPhone 4 …bb is 3.10.01
How to save it and upgrade ?
What about JB ?
And 4.3.3 vs 5 ??
Use Sn0wbreeze v2.8b8 to create a custom IPSW & then restore to it. iOS 5 as of today is still a tethered JB. For an untethered solution, you definitely need to wait.
Hey i am downloading the iOS 5 but how to i install it,
i have also updated my itunes to 10.5
Pls help!!!
currently on Ip3gs, 4.3.4 FW 05.16.02
Download the IPSW & Shift+Restore (Click the button) to it from within iTunes.
gevey sim(ultra) unlock works with ios 5 upgrade???
Not unless you preserve your BB & then update to iOS 5.
Any clue when jailbreak for iOS 5 likely to come out?
Not atleast until the iP4S becomes international.