IPad automatic iOS update fail

My iPad suddenly shut down and after a while I realized that it was updating to iOS 7 although I didn't touch anything that had to do with updates. It's not synchronized to a computer and there are lots of apps and important files so I can't restore it. Is there a way to get out of the shiv to iTunes screen without any of my data getting erased?

The update 6.0.1 is cursed, i stopped getting signal afterwards, dont know what to tell you go to expresslane drop them an email ...

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I bought an iPad 4 for a relative about six months ago. It came with iOS 5.1.1, which was kind of outdated at the time... but that wasn't a big issue since they only wanted to play a few games. Now I'm trying to repurpose it, and for its new purpose I need the iOS to be up to date.
When I go to Settings > General > Update, it indicates that iOS 6.1.3 is available. Trying to download the iOS directly on the iPad over a WiFi network takes about 15 minutes (apparently retrieving the entire file, then "preparing update" for a few seconds), but then results in an error dialog: "Software Update Failed / An error occurred downloading iOS 6.1.3." There's no further information on the failure available on the iPad, as far as I'm aware.
When I plug the iPad into my MacBook Pro running iTunes (ensuring that it is directly plugged into the laptop's own USB port rather than a hub, and that both iTunes and MacOS are fully updated), it shows the device as running iOS 5.1.1, enabling the "Update" button. Clicking the update button downloads "iPad Software Update" which is 1.11Gb. (Which itself is a bit odd; the MacBook's iTunes should have iOS 6.1.3 already downloaded, as my own iPad 4 is running that version. It's the same hardware -- same cellular provider, same version iPad, same amount of memory -- as the iPad I'm trying to repurpose.) When the download completes, it displays an error dialog: "The software for the iPad "[name]" was corrupted during download / Disconnect and reconnect, then try again. Make sure your network settings are correct and your network connection is active, or try again later." The iTunes downloads tab shows "err = 1403."
When I plug the iPad into a Windows 7 laptop running iTunes (ensuring that it is directly plugged into the laptop's USB port, and that both iTunes and Windows are fully updated), it shows the device as running iOS 5.1.1., enabling the "update" button. Clicking the update button downloads for about 15 minutes. When the download completes, it displays the same error dialog as the MacBook.
I have a 6.1.3 backup from my other iPad 4, on my MacBook's iTunes. I figured I could restore that backup then reset the iPad to factory settings, yielding a clean 6.1.3 install. But it says the iOS 5.1.1 is "too old" to restore the 6.1.3 backup on top of it. I'm running out of things to try.

no - there is no upgrade available for the version one iPad past IOS 5
LN

IOS updates - fails *EVERY* single time, completely wipes out all apps

Ok, so I'm trying to be calm and collective about this but it will be extremely hard.
I updated the iOS version on my iPad (v1) today to 5.1.1. Since I have had troubles every time I've updated iOS (regardless of device iPod, iPad, iPhone) I made 2 separate backups of my iPad before continuing... and specifically DID NOT CLICK on the "Hey there's a software update for your device" when it popped up when I plugged in the device as my very first experience with updating iOS on the iPad was done this way... and the backup failed, and thus never worked on the install.
So my device has 98% charge, I do 2 separate device backups (just in case)... hold my breath, and manually request an iOS update.
Progress goes smoothly, the device reboots, all looks good... no apps
Ok, not to worry, the update likely just gives me a clean image... (plus my wallpaper)... I'll just restore from 1 of my backups....
Restoring.... Rebooting....
Now its asking me to pick or setup an Apple ID... ok, fine... enter my ID/password.... re-state all my settings for wireless, location settings, iCloud (has always been NO)... and Booted.... STILL NO APPS
Repeated the restore backup process several times with each backup file... no luck... including a few clean reboots just to be sure.
ZIP, Nada, Zilch... All apps, all data, all music, all videos, all games, all game progress... you know... the efforts made over the past 6 months on several "resource management games"... all COMPLETELY GONE!!!
Now I used the feedback option in iTunes to send a similar message directly to them... but shy of a rant here I have no idea what I can do.
If all my data is lost forever... this ABSOLUTELY *****... not just because I lost it right now... but I don't ever want to buy/download another app now... if I know that there is a very, very high probability that I will again completely lose everything in the next iOS update.
So now I seem to have 2 options....
1.) Never update iOS on any device ever again due to fears it will fail and erase everything
2.) Simply shelf the device because I have no faith that I'll be able to maintain the data on it long term
Please tell me there is another option... a manual backup or restore option outside of iTunes.... or a way to look inside a backup file and make sure it really does have all the content you think it should have in it... in it.
I censored myself in this post... but for anyone working at Apple that wants to really understand my "mood" when writing this... insert 2-3 4 letter curse words before every CAPS or bold words... to get an idea of how insanely frustrating this whole process is.

1st off, thanks @turingtest2 I do appreciate your efforts it has helped explain some of this mess.
Well... as much as I'm ashamed to admit it... this does seem to be the case.
So, a "Backup" of an iOS device puts the "settings" back on your PC...
An "OS Upgrade" wipes your device of all content and updates the OS cleanly to the next level
A "Restore from Backup" effectively does next to nothing.... because in order to get all your stuff back... that you "Backed up"... you actually need to re-sync all your Apps, all your music, all your videos etc. manually once your "Backup" is complete.
You also need to figure out which apps were actually on this device because it maintains 1 list per account, not a list per device... thus manual hand picking is required.
Likewise you need to manually re-pick through your music and video collection because these settings too were not "really" backed up.
Seems completely messed up to me that the backup step doesn't save a list of the media (songs/videos) you had on the devices and automatically syncs them when performing a restore. Ditto for apps.
I'm so glad my non-Apple devices don't follow this crazy 1/2 baked backup/restore scheme.
As a software developer myself... there's no way I'd release software this messed up....

TS1363 ipad 3 software update fails?

ios 5.1.1 update failed to install in my ipad 3. ipad is locked on the usb plug screen.

same here iphone 4s updated with no problems but my new ipad is now stuck in dfu. Tried to restore twice now, and its a no go!

Phone call function for Ipad mini & iOS update for Iphone 4

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Why isn't apple doing phone call on the Ipad Mini. I understand being exclusive but i've been an apple user for over 2 years now and i like using apple products. I've notice samsung has incorporated these features in their Galaxy Tab 2. By doing so, Apple is loosing it's edge against its competitor. Hope that these funtion will be incorporated in the next iOS update.
On another note, why isn't siri included in the iOS 6.0.1 update for iphone 4. I'm not sure why android based phone could enjoy each of the new features that they release and apple can't do the same. I can understand from a business point of view but it will also affect customer's satisfaction. Appreciate if the team could consider giving the same treatment to all the apple products in terms of it's software updates and new features.
I'm not sure if the team is aware that apple products cost a BOMB in Malaysia. For an Iphone5 16GB, it's retail price is at RM 2,199.00 ( not inclusive of call & data plan ). Taking the cheapest call + data package from a telco provider could be as much as RM100/month ( RM1,200.00 per year ). The rational of changing an iphone is not appealing because of the huge cost.
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Hi Andrey,
I think I have figured it out. It has to do with my iCloud account. After a lot of reasearch I found a bunch of people with the same problem, and the fix for now is to COMPLETELY DELETE your iCloud account. Simply turning everything off does not work. I immediately did this on my wife and my phones and everything went back to normal.
It appears to be a bug, because mine was only supposed to be updating my "notes" which shouldnt take 30 megs a day. Hope they fix it soon.

Automatic iTunes update fails because of Vista x64?

iTunes update fails via "Apple Software Update" on Vista x64, because the files that were downloaded are x86 and not x64! Is there a fix for this, or do we have to wait till an x64 version of "Apple Software Update" arrives?

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Automatic system update failed: restart ends at apple icon

I opted to accept all the suggested automatic online update performed. I got a message saying that the update of my system software failed. Now my ibook G4 won't fully restart. It stops at the apple icon. What should I do?

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IOS update failed

Hi,
Am getting error "software update failed" "an error ocurred while downloadin iOS 5.1" when updating iOS 5.1 in my i Phone 4 through wifi, i have reset the network settings, still the error is the same.
when i do the same through i Tunes, its downloading IOS 5 instead of iOS 5.1

try this http://osxdaily.com/2012/03/09/cant-download-ios-5-1-try-these-fixes/

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barbaraok wrote:
So every time I would charge, I'd have to turn off WiFi to prevent it from trying to upload? Or in other words, Apple just assumes that we all have high speed WiFi available and uploading is no big deal? What if we want to wait before installing a new operating system to make sure there isn't a problem.
Turning off WiFi is not onerous. One swipe up to reveal Control Center, and one tap. Many people routinely turn off WiFi because they mistakenly think that it saves battery life.
Yes, Apple DOES assume that if you have WiFi it is free and unlimited; not that the latest update (30 MB) would have made much of a dent in a data plan.
As to waiting, every major update has been tested for months by tens of thousands of users. There has been only one update that had a problem (2.1), and that was 6 years ago. It was not a "fatal" problem in that phones still worked, but consumed battery faster than normal. A followup patch 2 weeks later fixed it. While a few people have problems after installing an update, knowing that provides no useful information to those who have not updated yet, because these cases are isolated and unrelated to the quality of the update itself.

IPad 1 ios update

I have an iPad 1 and no updates have appeared for my device. Now I am trying to download various apps and it wont let me because it says i need to update my ios, but there is no link for me to do that, nor is there an update available in my settings. What do I do?

Update your device using iTunes
Ensure that you're using the latest version of iTunes.
Connect your device to your computer using the included USB cable.
After iTunes opens, select your device when it appears in iTunes under Devices.
Click "Check for Update" in the Summary pane to check for available updates.

Ipad 2 ios update need help!

I didn't update ios so my ipad forced me to activate ... Now I keep getting a message that the activation server is temporarily unavailable. It's been like this for 3 days. I can't even restore it either? Help?!

When connecting ipad to itunes, in the Summary tab (in itunes for your device), look in the Backups section and choose to back up to itunes.
Read this... import photos to your computer...
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Unable to connect to wireless on mini ipad after ios update

this is the second time this has been an issue when there has been an update to the ios

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Unfortunate indeed. You can let Apple know of your displeasure with iOS 7 at the link below.
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IOS Update failed on Catalyst C2960S-48LPS-L

Hi Community,
i've got a little problem to update IOS 12.2(55)SE5 on a 2690S-49PLS-L switch
File: c2960s-universalk9-tar.150-2.SE6.tar
why? I took 2 Switches out of the box, one runs IOS 12,2 the other 15.0, stack doesn't work.
tried 3 options to upgrade:
- CNA 6.1: first Upgrade Status "uploading" next Error: failed to upgrade.
- Http/https and IE 11: looks the same, status "Loading to Switch", Error: upgrade was unsuccessful or aborted
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Error: Unable to create temp dir "flash:update"
i need some Ideas...
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Error: Unable to create temp dir "flash:update"
Ok, the error message is very helpful.
To the switch that is exhibiting this error message, run this command: delete /f /r flash:update
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IPAD 1 IOS Update Problem

Hallo,
i have a Problem with updateing to IOS 4.3.2. The Download starts and approx the half of the Download (296 MB) I get the Error -3259).
I have had checked the firewall, turned off the firewall but still the same result. Tried only Download same result.
When I download the IOS4.3.2 for my Iphone 3GS ist works well and without any Problem. Same PC, same iTunes, Firewall on.
The same Error occours during the Update vom 4.3.1 to 4.3.2. But there I have had downloaded the IOS from an alternative Server and it works.
Is it possible to download only the the IOS over http or ftp ?

What apps that you can download will depend upon whether they are compatible with iOS 5.1.1, or whether the developer has an older compatible version of their app available.
If the apps are free then you could try downloading the current version on your computer's iTunes so that the app is in your purchase history. Then on your iPad go to the Purchased tab in the App Store app and see if you can download an older compatible version of it. That won't work with all apps - it's the developer's decision as to whether they have older versions available : http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5919
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