IPhone cannot update to iOS 5

my iTunes won't let me update to iOS 5, it didn't let me update a while ago but I didn't mind it and it is for the same reason, this error message keeps coming up "iPhone cannot update because software server could not be contacted," I've googled it and there are solutions for Windows computer but I am on a mac! and i've tried so many things it is really frustrating! It will also not restore to any firmware I've downlaoded iOS 5 and tried to restore that it the firmware file, but it also comes with the same error message!

I assume that you are not having any issues going to websites like apple.com, or any website in general. One thing that I might suggest is to go to the system preferences/security & Privacy/Firewall and turn off the firewall if it is on.
The second thing that I can recommend is to make sure you are, when in iTunes pressing the "restore" button. If you know where you downloaded the .ipsw file for iOS 5 then you can always hold down the option key while pressing the restore button. That will bring up a window where you can select your .ipsw file and "force" it to restore.
ONE WORD OF ADVICE.... MAKE SURE YOU BACK UP !!! an easy way to do this is to hold down the "control" key with clicking on your phone in the left column.
I sure hope this helps!
Christian

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