iOS6 Release Date has nearly arrived

[loveyday]

yes! Aside from all the iPhone 5 excitement today, Apple also officially announced iOS 6 of course, which will be available to download in one week’s time, Wednesday, September 19, which is just two days before the iPhone 5 goes on sale. It will be available for the iPhone 4S, iPhone 4, iPhone 3GS, the new iPad, iPad 2, and iPod touch, but sadly not the first-generation iPad.

 

[s2mikey]

It was announced and than released that same day if I am not mistaken...but my memory memory may be off. The big day was on a Wednesday and everybody wanted to do their update that day. This forum was extremely busy here. I was not a Moderator yet, but those who were and still are were all very busy.

Personally, I tried 3 times to update on the day of release. I finally succeeded, but it was a long process. I assume with this new update it can be done OTA and hoping it will be just as quick as the last 2 updates of 5.01 and 5.1...

I'm with ya on it being easier and faster than 5.01. Although, I waited a long time on that one after hearing all of the server overload stories. I'm sure it will all work out in the end and well live happily ever after.

 

[NoNoBadDog]

OMG I can't wait! Can't wait to try out Siri on my iPad 3!!!

You'll play with it a few times, then get tired of like everyone else.

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[NoNoBadDog]

So if I install ios6 will I loose the google map feature I already have ?

As others have said , I will hold off on the install until the dust settles .

No need to wait. Just do a tethered backup before you do the upgrade; that way you can revert back any time you want to 5.1.1.

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[Mickey330]

Ummm, a word of caution.

At this time, once Apple has closed the signing window, there is no way to go back to iOS 5.1.1 after you have upgraded to iOS 6.

And, expect the signing window to close within 24 to 48 hours (closer to 24), if past actions by Apple are any indication.

So, don't go up to iOS 6 expecting that you can go back down if you don't like that version. Just FYI...

Marilyn

 

[NoNoBadDog]

Ummm, a word of caution.

At this time, once Apple has closed the signing window, there is no way to go back to iOS 5.1.1 after you have upgraded to iOS 6.

And, expect the signing window to close within 24 to 48 hours (closer to 24), if past actions by Apple are any indication.

So, don't go up to iOS 6 expecting that you can go back down if you don't like that version. Just FYI...

Marilyn

If I do a full backup, wipe the iPad, then do are store from the backup....how is that prevented by iOS 6?

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[f4780y]

If I do a full backup, wipe the iPad, then do are store from the backup....how is that prevented by iOS 6?

Sent from my iPad 3rd Gen using ipf

You are not able to restore any version IOS that you choose. You can only restore a version of IOS which Apple authorise, and they only authorise the "current" version of IOS for restore. So, once IOS6 is released IOS5 cannot be restored. There are some exceptions, but these are NOT valid for IOS6 and the iPad2 / iPad3.

A "full" backup is only relevant to the content of your iPad, not the Operating System it is running. Only your app settings and data are backed up.

More info here - http://www.ipadforums.net/ipad-hacking/59291-shsh-blobs-faq-new-improved-2012-a.html

 

[goofy8275]

Ummm, a word of caution.

At this time, once Apple has closed the signing window, there is no way to go back to iOS 5.1.1 after you have upgraded to iOS 6.

And, expect the signing window to close within 24 to 48 hours (closer to 24), if past actions by Apple are any indication.

So, don't go up to iOS 6 expecting that you can go back down if you don't like that version. Just FYI...

Marilyn

What exactly is a signing window???

 

[f4780y]

What exactly is a signing window???

Read the link I posted above...

 

[goofy8275]

Ok, thanks. Great post on the linked thread!

 

[Diane B]

Maybe we should review what is backed up and how for any new folks--and also remind others. IOW, what is backed up with Icloud, what is not and how to be sure your data is preserved along with anything else.

 

[Myoung]

Nice to read your posting