Is ios 5 advisable for iPad 1?

I enjoy reading The New Yorker on my iPad 1 so is it advisable to upgrade to ios5 to get automatically downloads as advertised?

Peruse the discussion site and read some of the current discussions. There are plenty of them talking about iOS 5 update issues. After you read some of them, make the decision then based on what you think would be best for you.
Up until very recently, I have stated that even with the "minor" issues that I have been experiencing, I would update the iOS all over again. However - After a few very recent episodes that I have had, I don't know if I would make that statement today.
EDIT - I want to explain - I never had issues with my iPad being recognized in iTunes - even with WiFi syncing - set up was a breeze and WiFi syncing was great. This past weekend with my iPad running, sitting by my side - next to my MacBook with iTunes running - I started getting 0Xe ... error messages that relate to USB connections. My iPad was NOT connected to the Mac with the cable. After dealing with that issue by restarting all devices - my iPad appeared in iTunes - and I tried to sync and got this message - Sync Session Failed to Start. I restarted the iPad and the Mac again - synced with the cable - successfully - and I still have problems that come and go with the iPad being recognized since then.
Never - not once ever - did I have an issue with my iPad being recognized in iTunes - before the iOS 5 update.

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After updating to iOS 6 my iPod Touch 4th.Gen is virtually unusable ... does anyone know how to sue Apple since they gave no warning about iOS 6 being for iPad optimisation and a killer for iPods ?

After updating to iOS 6 my iPod Touch 4th.Gen is virtually unusable ... does anyone know how to sue Apple since they gave no warning about iOS 6 being for iPad optimisation and a killer for iPods ? Before I throw away my iPod Touch does anyone know if Apple intends to rectify their obnoxious disregard for iPod users by issuing another 'upgrade' which will allow iPods to work without the constant system crashes that iOS 6 has caused ?

Contact a lawyer if you want to sue.
Otherwise try:
- Reset the iPod. Nothing will be lost
Reset iPod touch: Hold down the On/Off button and the Home button at the same time for at
least ten seconds, until the Apple logo appears.
- Reset all settings
Go to Settings > General > Reset and tap Reset All Settings.
All your preferences and settings are reset. Information (such as contacts and calendars) and media (such as songs and videos) aren’t affected.
- Restore from backup
- Restore to factory settings/new iPod.
- Make an appointment at the Genius Bar of an Apple store.
Apple Retail Store - Genius Bar

Was iOS 5 meant for iPad 1st generation? Ever since updating it is slower and slower.

Was iOS 5 meant for iPad 1st generation? Ever since updating it is slower and slower.

When I first updated my original,iPad I had a number of issues with it, crashes, some sluggishness, and things like that. When the infest incremental update was released a little while later, it seemed to fix the issues on the iPad - or at least it made a very big difference.
I never updated it all the way to 5.1.1 - because I bought the new iPad so I have no first hand experience with 5.1.1 on the original iPad.
You can try some basic troubleshooting steps and see if they make a difference.
Quit all apps completely and restart the iPad. Go to the home screen first by tapping the home button. Double tap the home button and the task bar will appear with all of your recent/open apps displayed at the bottom. Tap and hold down on any app icon until it begins to wiggle. Tap the minus sign in the upper left corner of the app that you want to close. Tap the home button or anywhere above the task bar. Restart the iPad.
Restart the iPad by holding down on the sleep button until the red slider appears and then slide to shut off. To power up hold the sleep button until the Apple logo appears and let go of the button.
Sometimes this can help. Reset the iPad by holding down on the sleep and home buttons at the same time for about 10-15 seconds until the Apple Logo appears - ignore the red slider - let go of the buttons.
If you have issues with Safari - Go to Settings>Safari>Clear History, Cookies and Data. Restart the iPad. Restart the iPad by holding down on the sleep button until the red slider appears and then slide to shut off. To power up hold the sleep button until the Apple logo appears and let go of the button.

Download iOS 4.2 for iPad without iTunes

Have been struggling with Network Connection Timeout and couldn't download IOS 4.2 before I found this fix.
I have now (finally) successfully downloaded IOS 4.2 for iPad.
You can download the iOS 4.2 update directly from appldnld.apple.com/iPad/ in your favorite download manager without iTunes.
I'm using Firefox (Win-7) and the download manager add-on.
As the download is stopped numerous times without reason
(I suspect server overload), you'll have to reclick on the download manager box numerous times to complete the download.
Once the iPad1,14.2.1_8C148Restore.ipsw file is downloaded, connect the iPad to the computer, launch iTunes and press Shift + Update button to upgrade your iPad iOS.
Go to the folder where you saved the download and open it.
Voila.
More detail at:
http://www.labnol.org/tech/download-ios-42-direct/18225/

Bruce Bourdon wrote:
A quick question to others here, when i first got my iPad iTunes was saying that my iPad was up to date and it gave a date when it would next automatically check as three days in the future - November 21st. Now it is saying the 28th. Is it normal for it to go to a week like that or is that another item to feed the rumor mill?
By default, after any check for updates the next check is scheduled for 1 week later. You can verify this by clicking the "check for updates" button. The next time you come back to the page for that device, you'll see that the next check date is a week out.

HT4623 Is iOS 7 available for iPad mini

Is iOS 7 available for iPad mini

iOS 7 will be available this fall (September - December). Yes the iPad Mini will be compatible.

Is iOS 8 available for ipad air?

is iOS 8 available for ipad air ?
is this valid how can I update my ipad
thanks

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After I installed iOS 7.0 for iPad update I noticed that I can't close apps like I was used to do till now. Does any one know how to close apps now.

After I installed iOS 7.0 for iPad update I noticed that I can't close apps like I was used to do till now. Does any one know how to close apps now.

Close Apps
1. Double tap the home button to bring up the multi-tasking view
2. Swipe up on the screenshot of the app you want to exit.
3. The app will fly off the screen

HT1414 IOS 7 install for iPad 2 stopped.

IOS 7 install for iPad 2 stopped at about 90%. Now I have an iPad with the apple and 90% bar frozen on the screen. Any advice?

Is there a lock symbol at the top of the screen next to the battery indicator ? If there is, then depending on what you've got Settings > General > Use Side Switch To set to (rotation lock or mute notifications), then you can lock/unlock the rotation by the switch on the right hand side of the iPad above the volume switch, or via the taskbar : double-click the home button; slide from the left; and it's the icon far left; press home again to exit the taskbar. The function that isn't on the side switch is set via the taskbar instead : http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4085
If there isn't a lock symbol then try a reset : press and hold both the sleep and home buttons for about 10 to 15 seconds (ignore the red slider), after which the Apple logo should appear - you won't lose any content, it's the iPad equivalent of a reboot.

Apple to charge for iOS 4 upgrade for iPad?

Hey guys,
I heard all over the news that Apple to charge for iOS 4 upgrade for iPad?
It is true?

Tulse wrote:
a Mac user wrote:
I would like to see this law. Very interested in how they were mandated to do something, unless I am misunderstanding you.
Accounting Rules Behind iPod Touch Update Charge
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These aren't "laws" per se, they're accounting rules for GAAP, which most public companies must use. Not using GAAP may bring your public company under additional scrutiny from the SEC and shareholders.

HT5457 What ios is available for iPad 1?

What ios is available for iPad 1 I don't know how to use my iPad

The highest iOS level for the iPad 1 is 5.1.1
If you are using iOS 4 (or earlier) there is no Software Update in Settings. That feature was first added in iOS 5.
To update you will have to connect your iPad to iTunes on a computer (preferably the one you sync with and backup to).
See here: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4972
Also consult this manual: iPad User Guide (For iOS 5.1 Software)

When will appear ios 7 beta for ipad?

When will appear ios 7 beta for ipad?

The page to which James Ward4 supplied a link ends with the following (emphasis added):
Device Support for iOS 7 beta
iOS 7 beta supports iPhone 4, iPhone 4S, iPhone 5, and iPod touch (5th generation). Support for iPad 2, iPad with Retina display, and iPad mini is coming later this summer.

İ have just got ios 5.1 for ipad but i have really important problems about charge,how could i get ios 5.0.1 without loosing my items,documents,i can't sync because my computer has problems also,thanks

İ have just got ios 5.1 for ipad but i have really important problems about charge,how could i get ios 5.0.1 without loosing my items,documents,i can't sync because my computer has problems also,thanks

Settings>general>reset>reset network settings
Settings>general>reset>reset all setting

HT5192 unable to download ios 5.0 for ipad using windows 7 and itunes 10.1

I am unable to upgrade to ios 5.0 for my ipad. I am using windows 7 and my itunes is updated 10.1 it keeps timimg out and i get error message 3259. I already tried diacbling antivirus software

You've tried turning off all firewall and antivirus software ? If that doesn't work then you could try downloading the 5.1.1 update via a browser :
original iPad
iPad 2 wifi
iPad 2 gsm/sim
iPad 2 CDMA
iPad 2 new
iPad 3 wifi
iPad 3 gsm
iPad 3 CDMA
When it's finished downloading, in your computer's iTunes press and hold the shift key on Windows (command key on Mac) when clicking the Check For Updates button which should let you navigate to the downloaded file.

IOS 5.1 for iPad

Has anybody done iOS 5.1 on iPad 2? Worth it? Got a MSG today about it.

Many users, including myself, have upgraded to iOS 5.1 and are quite pleased. That said, I tend to be an advocate of the "if it ain't broke, don't fix it" school of thought, so if your iPad is working without problems now and there's no compelling reason for you to upgrade - no new apps you want to run or new features of iOS 5 you crave - then there's probably little urgency for you to upgrade.
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What flash player is advised for iPad?

I need a good substitution for a flash player for my iPad. College classes are posting videos that require a flash player......what would be best?

No Flash for iPads, iPhones, or iPods
Here's why there's is no Flash available for iDevices or other mobile devices. Adobe was unable to provide a product that was suitable to the needs of battery powered mobile devices used for Internet browsing. Existing Flash technology used too much memory, ate battery life, and was buggy. Simply put Flash did not work well on mobile devices.
Apple's Steve Jobs led the escape from Flash dependency when Apple introduced the iPhone, and later introduced the iPad. There was a hue and cry over the omission. Time proved Jobs was right on target.
So this is why there is no Flash for your iPhone or iPad or iPod nor for most SmartPhones. Flash has been abandoned by many sites in favor of supported technologies such as HTML5 or by providing their own custom app.
Here is Steve Jobs official comment on his momentous decision to omit Flash from iDevices: Steve Jobs on Flash.
Here is Adobe's later announcement to cease development of Flash for mobile devices: Adobe on Mobile Flash. Adobe is not providing Flash for Apple iOS devices, and they no longer provide Flash for any other cellular phones. Flash is officially gone.
Now, you are not necessarily out on a limb. There are some apps that can display some Flash, but don't count on there ability to display anything using Flash.
A sample of Apps that can display some Flash content:
1. Puffin
2. SkyFire
3. Photon Flash
4. Browse2Go
5. Swifter
Also, note that many sites that use Flash provide their own app for accessing their material. So check with your favorite sites and find out if "there's an app for that."
Download the Facebook app from the iTunes Store. Sign in with your Facebook ID and Password and you won't require flash to play videos.

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