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Thanks very much for the tip (listed in the first post) and glad to hear that things are good. When updating any computing device, not just the iPad, it should always be plugged in. Interrupting an update can cause data corruption and all sorts of problems.

Welcome again and enjoy!

Thanks for the posting, just to clarify, do I need to plug into a computer or can I download iOS 5 directly onto the iPad. Since I bought my iPad I do not us a computer other than for work. My work computer restricts iTunes etc. My home computers has my daughter and wife's iTunes on and do not want to lose my music etc if I plug in.

Any advice appreciated.

Tom

Originally Posted by Tomwylie

Thanks for the posting, just to clarify, do I need to plug into a computer or can I download iOS 5 directly onto the iPad. Since I bought my iPad I do not us a computer other than for work. My work computer restricts iTunes etc. My home computers has my daughter and wife's iTunes on and do not want to lose my music etc if I plug in.

Any advice appreciated.

Tom

Yes, you need to connect your iPad to a computer with the latest version of iTunes to download and install iOS 5. Going forward backups and syncing can be done wirelessly. More here:

iTunes: Backing up, updating, and restoring your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch software

Also, since this is a major upgrade, be sure to follow the tips on the first post of this thread.

hi
Please helppp!
I download iPad2,2_5.0_9A334_Restore.ipsw and try to upgrade my ipad 2 and also inter to DFU mode ( as i red on internet) . But now my device stop in recovery mode(just like image)
I don't know how get out this mode!
thx

Be shure to charge your battery to full before you upgrade.
That shoud fix your problem.

Hi. I've tried all of those. I didn't have a problem with my ipad2 since there weren't that many apps yet. I then tried it w my ipad1 which has not been synched for quite a while (original version is 4.2.1) and that's when it would hang. I really believe it's a memory issue.

Originally Posted by cu2cool

Had the "An unknown error occured. (Error 3194)" happen to me. I had iTunes 10.5 on Win 7 (64-Bit). Came across a helpful website after a quick Google search. It instructed me to erase "gs.apple.com" from my hosts file, located in C:\Windows\System32\drivers\etc. Works like a charm, and backup is restoring as we speak.

you are the man!!! thank you!!!

I have updated my iPad2 to iOS5 using my McBook Pro iTunes. Can I update another iPad2 using the same McBook Pro?

Originally Posted by dikoxand

I have updated my iPad2 to iOS5 using my McBook Pro iTunes. Can I update another iPad2 using the same McBook Pro?

Yes, I have updated both my iPads using my Mac.

The Archangel

Originally Posted by Gabriel1

Yes, I have updated both my iPads using my Mac.

The Archangel

Thank you very much, Gabriel!