iOS 4.2 latest update release news

[Hendryhalim]

Upgrade iOS iPad 3G 64GB crash lock screen

Good Afternoon all fans ipad....i haved upgrade my ipad to iOS 4.2.1, its running well, but i haved little problem with the lock screen, if i lock the screen we turn in right button, but when i turn down the button its not screen to lock, but change to the sound is silent...any fans ipad having problem like this...???

Please give a reason...thanks all user ipad.

 

[thesoundsmith]

I hate to be an early adopter, but I've waited so long for this update, I'm downloading it this moment. Here's hoping it's a smooth upgrade, I need to work with this tonight. (But I have the Touch if it doesn't do it...)

 

[Hivoltage]

Where can I read about all the updates and how to use them?

 

[iPadManiac]

Good Afternoon all fans ipad....i haved upgrade my ipad to iOS 4.2.1, its running well, but i haved little problem with the lock screen, if i lock the screen we turn in right button, but when i turn down the button its not screen to lock, but change to the sound is silent...any fans ipad having problem like this...???

Please give a reason...thanks all user ipad.

The function of that switch changed. It now mutes your iPad. See below for the how to lock your screen. vvvv

The hard key is yes, you access by double click to task bar and swipe left

 

[slothead]

Where can I read about all the updates and how to use them?

This is what was in the dialog box at the start of the download. Sorry for the long post - didn't know how else to answer...
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iOS 4.2 Software Update for iPad


This update contains over 100 new features for iPad including support for multitasking, folders, unified mail inbox, Game Center, AirPrint, AirPlay, and many system improvements. It is highly recommended for all iPad users.


iOS 4.2 for iPad includes the following:


• Multitasking support for third-party apps
- Multitasking user interface to quickly move between
apps, adjust screen brightness, control playback,
lock screen-rotation, and manage print jobs
- Support for audio apps to play in the background
- VoIP apps can receive and maintain calls in the
background or when device is asleep
- Apps can monitor location and take action while
running in the background
- Alerts and messages can be pushed to apps using
push and local notifications
- Apps can complete tasks in the background
• Folders to better organize and access apps
• Mail improvements
- Unified inbox to view emails from all accounts in one
place
- Fast inbox switching to quickly switch between
different email accounts
- Threaded messages to view multiple emails from the
same conversation
- Import .ics files into Calendar
- Open attachments with compatible third-party apps
- File or delete search results
- Option to select size of photo attachments
- Messages in the Outbox can be edited or deleted
• Game Center
- Send and receive friend requests
- Invite friends to multi-player games over the Internet
- Play multi-player games by auto-matching with other
players
- View Leaderboards and Achievements
- Discover new games from friends
• AirPrint
- Print mail, photos, web pages, and more directly to
AirPrint compatible printers on a local wireless network
• AirPlay
- Wirelessly stream videos, music, and photos to
Apple TV
- Wirelessly stream music to AirPlay-enabled speakers or
receivers, including AirPort Express
• Find text on web pages in Safari
• Use Spotlight to search the web and Wikipedia
• Suggestions and recent searches appear during a web
search
• Support for TV show rentals using iTunes
• Create and edit iTunes playlists on device
• Support for iTunes gifting of apps
• Send and accept calendar invitations wirelessly with
supported CalDAV servers
• Support for MobileMe calendar sharing
• Enhanced location privacy
- A Location Services icon appears in the status bar to
indicate when Location Services are being used
- Location Services can be enabled and disabled per app
- Indication of apps that have requested your location
within the last 24 hours
• Additional Parental Controls
- Prevent adding friends in Game Center and deletion
of apps
- Restrict changes to Accounts and Location Services
settings
• New languages, dictionaries and keyboards
• New fonts available in Notes
• Wirelessly sync notes using IMAP-based mail accounts
• Automatic spellcheck
• Silence background sounds using the Silent switch on
the side of iPad
• Improved support for Bluetooth AVRCP
• Persistent WiFi connection to receive push notifications
• Support for Bluetooth braille displays and International
braille tables, control VoiceOver using an external
keyboard, and other accessibility enhancements
• Wireless delivery of carrier settings updates for
iPad WiFi + 3G
• Improved enterprise support
- Support for third-party Mobile Device Management
solutions
- Enables wireless distribution of enterprise applications
- Exchange Server 2010 compatibility
- Support for multiple Exchange ActiveSync accounts
- Support for Juniper Junos Pulse and Cisco
AnyConnect SSL VPN apps (available from the
App Store)
• More than 1,500 new developer APIs
• Bug fixes


Products compatible with this software update:
• iPad
• iPad WiFi + 3G


For feature descriptions and complete instructions, see the user guides for iPad at:
<http://support.apple.com/manuals/ipad>


For more information about iPad, go to:
<http://www.apple.com/ipad>


To troubleshoot your iPad, or to view additional support information go to:
<http://www.apple.com/support/ipad>


For information on the security content of this update, please visit this website:
<http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1222>

 

[slothead]

Uh oh... This doesn't look good. My iTunes seems to be hung up during syncing. It downloaded and installed 4.2, but then it went into syncing mode and is now frozen in step 2 of 4 ("preparing to sync"). The iPad has the apple logo displayed and the progress bar is about 4/5 of the way across to the right.

Not exactly sure what to do except wait and see if something else happens... ??

 

[NumbLock]

Uh oh... This doesn't look good. My iTunes seems to be hung up during syncing. It downloaded and installed 4.2, but then it went into syncing mode and is now frozen in step 2 of 4 ("preparing to sync"). The iPad has the apple logo displayed and the progress bar is about 4/5 of the way across to the right.

Not exactly sure what to do except wait and see if something else happens... ??

Take it easy and move slow! Don't get impatient.

 

[Lulubell]

4.2.1update

I updated to 4.2.1 just fine, but, where is the " add a bookmark plus sign" in safari?
It's gone!

 

[Lulubell]

Found it! It's the box next to bookmark icon. Got the drop down list and added bookmarks
Why does the user guide tell you to hit the plus sign? There is no plus sign

 

[SweetPoison]

I see a little arrow up top left side, kinda. Tap that.

 

[KevinK]

I'm afraid to update my iPad. I tried the other day and it said the update loaded however after 14 hours of "backing up my iPad" I cancelled the synch. The update didn't take and I'm still on 3.x. I then updated my 3GS iPhone, it took though I lost all my apps that weren't on the first page including my App Store icon so I can't get them back. I've looked but don't seem to see anything on the Aplle support site and iTunes 10.1 keeps freezing on me. Any suggestions would be welcome. Running on Win XP with the latest SP's.

 

[SweetPoison]

Try canceling the sync process and then just updating.

 

[Superbike81]

The backup is going to take a VERY long time. Your other option is to download the 4.2.1 update file directly from a site, and do a restore, you lose settings in all your programs, but you don't have to deal with a half a day backup procedure.

 

[littlebuddha]

Seams that there are problems with people downloading updateing backing up, did have a few things go wrong, i would say that it is a good idea to hard wire your computer as mine had problems on wirless conection of timeing out at the end. but it is all working now.
Is it worth it ha, not that much to me, its not multitasking at all apple should learn what the meaning means. Printing well you have to have the right printer. You lose the orentation button on the side as it becomes a mute switch, yes you get a software one for orentation lock but its more work. You open an app and if you forget to close them all your batt is going to go down quicker. The folder is sort of nice in what it is but not in apperance. Im not sure if this is worth the messing aand all the hype. Not going to update the wifes till i have a good long play with this, as i might go back to the older OS. Reminds me of updateing my PC to Vista from XP spent a week with it and went back to XP. Not so impressed. Multitasking well if it was then i would be a lot happier. Just lets you jump in and out but was just as fast to start and close an app before, now you have to double clip the home button twice more wear and tear and it takes more to do it. Anyone that happy with it.

 

[brianmackey]

Very happy with the update.

I think the majority are VERY happy with the update. Its a Ipad not a laptop. The multitasking does work as described. And 10.3 comes out in a couple weeks that should address the lack of printers issue. And if not there are already many apps the do.