How to upgrade to iOS 5
Built into iOS 5 is the ability for "PC-free" software upgrades and wireless syncing. That means that you won't need to hunt down the USB cable for your iDevice the next time around — but for now, you'll still need to plug in to get the update. Here's how:
* Open iTunes. You'll need the latest version to update your mobile device, so that comes first.
* You should be prompted to upgrade to iTunes 10.5. If not, click iTunes at the top of the screen and then "Check for updates"
* Agree to the on-screen installation prompt, and save what you're working on (you'll be prompted to restart your computer)
* Now that iTunes is updated, plug your iPad, iPhone, or iPod touch into your computer. iTunes should launch automatically once your device is recognized, but if it doesn't, go ahead and open iTunes.
* Locate your device in the left-hand column of iTunes, and click "Check for update" on the main screen under "Version"
* The screen should find an available update for iOS 5. If it doesn't, check back later. If it does, click through the on-screen prompts to initiate the installation.
Devices supported by iOS 5 include the iPhone 4, iPhone 3GS, iPad, iPad 2, and the last two generations of iPod touch.
Built into iOS 5 is the ability for "PC-free" software upgrades and wireless syncing. That means that you won't need to hunt down the USB cable for your iDevice the next time around — but for now, you'll still need to plug in to get the update. Here's how:
* Open iTunes. You'll need the latest version to update your mobile device, so that comes first.
* You should be prompted to upgrade to iTunes 10.5. If not, click iTunes at the top of the screen and then "Check for updates"
* Agree to the on-screen installation prompt, and save what you're working on (you'll be prompted to restart your computer)
* Now that iTunes is updated, plug your iPad, iPhone, or iPod touch into your computer. iTunes should launch automatically once your device is recognized, but if it doesn't, go ahead and open iTunes.
* Locate your device in the left-hand column of iTunes, and click "Check for update" on the main screen under "Version"
* The screen should find an available update for iOS 5. If it doesn't, check back later. If it does, click through the on-screen prompts to initiate the installation.
Devices supported by iOS 5 include the iPhone 4, iPhone 3GS, iPad, iPad 2, and the last two generations of iPod touch.
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