How to update your iPhone or iPad to iOS5

On Wed 12 October 2011 Apple launched iOS5

iOS5 is the latest update for your iPhone or iPad Operating System (OS) or software.

This includes over 200 new features and improvements to your iPhone and iPad software.

Instructions on how to upgrade your iPhone or iPad.

IMPORTANT! - Before you begin we strongly urge you perform a full backup of your iPhone or iPad with iTunes - Do not proceed if you do not complete this step successfully

We know of several people that have ignored backup failures, proceeded with the upgrade and permanently lost data, e.g. contacts

1. Open iTunes on your computer and update it to the latest version (10.5) - You should be prompted to do this when you open it.

2. After installing the iTunes update you should be prompted to restart your computer

3. After restarting your computer open iTunes and plug in your iPhone

4. You should be prompted to update your iPhone/iPad to version 5.0

5. Agree and download, backup and update your iPhone/iPad (this may take some time! (hours))

Enjoy the new features

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