Trying to install ios 5 but backing is slow, 3 days and counting.

I've been trying to update up iPad 2 to the ios 5 software, iTunes started the normal backup process. It's now been 3 days and it's still backing up and because I 've got the sliding green bar I don't know how far the backup is, if it is nearly done, or if its not even started.
Please can someone help, all I won't is to update without to much trouble.
The image is what my computer has looked like for 3 days now. Although the green line is moving easily.

This feature is only available on iOS 5 or later. You must still be running iOS 4. Connect your iPad to the computer you usually sync with and run iTunes software update.

Similar Messages

I tried to install IOS 5.0. It crashed and now my Ipad is dead !

I tried to install IOS 5.0. It crashed and now my Ipad only shows an Apple icon being busy. iTunes could not connect to it due to unknown device(OxE8000065) and it has been like this for a long time now ...
Do I leave it as is, or kill it off, and if the latter, how do I do it?

Unable to Update or Restore
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht4097

I'm trying to install iOS 5.0 but getting message that my computer does not have sufficient space to backup my iPad; continuing will result in loss of all media on iPad. I was going to install iCloud but it seems that you have to have iOS 5.0, help?

i'm trying to install iOS 5.0 but getting message that my computer does not have enough space to backup my iPad and continuing will result in loss of all media on iPad. an option seemed to be backing up on iCloud, but i think you have to have iOS 5.0 to install iCloud.
how do i install iOS 5.0 without losing anything on my iPad?

If you really do not have enough space on your HDD for a backup of your iPad, you do not have enough space at all. Free up at least 15% of your HDD, in any case more than 0.8GB for the iPad update.
Make backups on an external disk.
After freeing up enough space, try again.

I'm trying to instal ios 5.1 but it doesn't work

I'm trying to instal ios 5.1 but it doesn't work can yoiu help me

I got 5.1 installed late last night (East Coast time). I also downloaded the new iPhoto app. It was a little slow for both downloads (3-4 minutes), but both completed just fine.
James is right, the servers are likely experiencing high traffic volume. Give it some time for the traffic to decrease and the download should proceed smoothly.

HT4623 I am trying to install iOS 5.1 on my iPad, but when I go to 'Settings' and then to 'General' the link 'Software update' is not visible. Any advice welcome.

I am trying to install iOs 5.1 on myiPad but when I go to 'General' to 'Settings' the link 'Software update' is not visible. Any advice would be welcome.

This feature is only available on iOS 5 or later. You must still be running iOS 4. Connect your iPad to the computer you usually sync with and run iTunes software update.

HT4972 I am trying to install iOS 6 on my IPAD2 but none of the screens that you display look like mine and there is no click to update button.

I am trying to install iOS 6 on my IPAD2 but none of the screens that are displayed are what is on my IPAD.

If you have an iPad 1, the max iOS is 5.1.1. For newer iPads, the current iOS is 6.1.3. The Settings>General>Software Update only appears if you have iOS 5.0 or higher currently installed.
iOS 5: Updating your device to iOS 5 or Later
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4972
How to install iOS 6
http://www.macworld.com/article/2010061/hands-on-with-ios-6-installation.html
iOS: How to update your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4623
If you are currently running an iOS lower than 5.0, connect the iPad to the computer, open iTunes. Then select the iPad under the Devices heading on the left, click on the Summary tab and then click on Check for Update.
Tip - If connected to your computer, you may need to disable your firewall and anitvirus software temporarily. Then download and install the iOS update. Be sure and backup your iPad before the iOS update. After you update an iPad (except iPad 1) to iOS 6.x, the next update can be installed via wifi (i.e., not connected to your computer).
Tip 2 - If you're updating via wifi, place your iPad close to your router to preclude getting a corrupted download.
 Cheers, Tom

I had quicktime pro, I upgraded to snow leapoard and installed iLife and lost quicktime pro. How do I get it back. I tried re installing quicktime but it will not let me??

I had quicktime pro, I upgraded to snow leapoard and installed iLife and lost quicktime pro. How do I get it back. I tried re installing quicktime but it will not let me??

Mac OS X 10.6 includes QuickTime versions 10.0 and 7.6.3. The QuickTime 7 player will only be present if a QuickTime Pro key was present at the time of installation, or if specified as part of a custom install, or individually downloaded:
http://support.apple.com/kb/dl923
Snow Leopard update 10.6.4 included an update to 7.6.6 (if installed). You can install it from the above link even though it says for 10.6.3. It's the same version of QuickTime Player 7.6.6.
(Only QuickTime Player 7.6.3 or 7.6.6 can be updated to "Pro".)

I cant get past backing up when trying to install ios 5 error (-43), please help!!

I downloaded the update for ios 5. Updated Itunes. Ready to give up after several tries of installing ios 5. Getting same message each time (error (-43)) while backing up the phone. I need help. Do I need to reinstall the update? If so, how do you delete the IOS 5 update? What are my options? All my Apps are updated.
Thanks in advance!!!

Hey!!
After many failed attempts this is what worked for me:
Step 1. Right click on your phone in the left hand side bar and select Back Up
Step 2. Restore your phone and use the option where you restore and update
Step 3. When its done it will ask you to use the back up you previously completed
Hopefully this works for you!!!

HT1689 i tried to download ios 5.0 on the 3gs and it took all my information. So i tried restoring my information but i didnt get it back. What can i do to get my information back?

i tried to download ios 5.0 on the 3gs and it took all my information. So i tried restoring my information but i didnt get it back. What can i do to get my information back?

This has solved loads of people who have this issue and have used an alternate DNS setting. Below are instructions for both iPhone OTA and on you Mac
If you are getting the error message "Unable to check for update" when you try an OTA (over the air update)
Change DNS Servers
Settings -> Wi-Fi
Click the blue arrow on your connected network
Delete everything in DNS and replace it with 208.67.222.222, 208.67.220.220
Try again
If this works, you will probably want to remove the WiFi network using "Forget This Network" and then reconnect to it to get your original DNS servers back. Alternatively, make a note of the original DNS servers before deleting them and replace it after you are done.
If you are getting the error message "Unable to check for update" when you try through iTunes
On your Mac
Choose Apple menu > System Preferences, and then click Network.
Select the network connection service you want to use (such as Wi-Fi or Ethernet, unless you named it something else) from the list, and then click Advanced.
Click DNS, and then click Add at the bottom of the DNS Servers list. Enter the IPv4 address for the DNS server.
You can use OpenDNS
208.67.222.222
208.67.220.220
or
You can Google Public DNS if you want
8.8.8.8
8.8.4.4
I have actually repointed my routers DNS so all my devices now point to OpenDNS servers

How do i get my iphone 5 out of recovery mode after trying to install ios 7

Alright, so i tried to install ios 7 and i got an error saying that the ios 7 update got a problem and so then my phone went into recovery mode. i installed tiny umbrella to get it out of recovery and it worked, so then i tried to install ios 7 again and it got another error this time my phone had already been switched to the ios 7 format but was not completely done, so my phone went into recovery mode again. so i tried tiny umbrella again and it just kept going back to recovery mode. i tried to restore my phone after trying to look for another way to get my phone out of recovery mode and i got nothing so i decided to restore my phone and i then get another freaking error saying that itunes could not restore due to a problem, then i just decided to try tiny umbrella one last time and it didnt work. so i tried to restore again but now my phone is not being detected on itunes so i cant do anything, and my phone is stuck in recovery mode... all i was trying to do is get the new update and now my phone is dead, it wont do anything please help!!

Use tinyumbrella. Connect your iphone, click on the random string of numbers that appears in the recover devices window, and click "exit recovery". That solved my problem, and it may solve yours. Give it a shot.

Just tried to install IOS 7 to my iPad4 and it's failed!

Just tried to install IOS 7 to my iPad4 and it's failed, but also completely locked up the iPad. Can't now do anything with it, all that appears on screen is an image showing the cable connecting to iTunes but when I connect back to the PC nothing happens and iTunes doesn't show the iPad, so can't restore. Help please

You are now at Step 15.
Restore from iTune Backup
1. Settings>General>Reset>Erase all content and settings
2. You'll be asked twice to confirm
3. You'll see Apple logo and progress bar
4. You'll see a big iPad logo on screen
5. Configuration start
6. Set language
7. Set country
8. Select Network and input Password>Join
9. Enable Location Service>Next
10. You'll be given 3 options (a) Setup as New iPad (b) Restore from iCloud Backup (c) Restore from iTune Backup
11. Select Restore from iTune Backup
12. You will see picture of USB cable pointing towards iPad
13. Connect iPad to iTune (make sure iTune is on standby)
14. Tap Continue (computer)
15. Restore iPad from Backup (computer)
16. See progress bar with estimated time (computer)
17. See Restore in Progress on iPad
18. See Apple logo
19. See Apple and Progress Bar
20. Slide to Unlock
21. Copying Apps back to iPad (computer)
22. You'll see Loading/Installing/Waiting below the Apps (iPad)
23. Sync Music/Podcast/Movies to iPad (computer)
24. Sync completed (computer)

Trying to install iOS 7.1.2 error message coming up

TRying to install iOS 7.1.2 to iPad error message coming so won't install

Just to make sure are you connected to WiFi?
Try a reset:
- Hold the home button and sleep/wake button down at the same time. When the Apple logo appears release both buttons.
If issue remains try another WiFi network. Alternatively you can try the steps below to update with iTunes on a computer:
First back up: iOS: Back up and restore your iOS device with iCloud or iTunes
Then Update iOS with iTunes: Update your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch

I tried to install iOS 7 and now my phone won't turn on?

Well, around 3 hours ago I tried to install iOS 7. It said I didn't have enough space so I deleted mostly all of my apps, all my music, all my photos and all my videos. It then said I had enough space so I went to install it. It kept saying error over and over again so I tried restarting my phone (which is an iPhone 4) and then it went all wrong. It just stayed on the Apple logo and never went off it. I asked around and I was told to do a hard reboot (I hold down the off and home button for 10 seconds, then lift my finger off the off button until the logo comes on again and links with my iTunes). I did this and it linked with my iTunes but it won't download iOS 7 from it (it says it has "40 hours remaining" or something ridiculous but doesn't budge - it wants to download iOS7 from iTunes when I am trying to recover my iPhone) because after waiting for a while, an error pops up. It's just a vicious cycle with nothing at all changing and it's really annoying me now. Can anyone help? It's getting late and I *REALLY* need this phone for tomorrow.
Please help me.

The phone is in recovery mode. See this support document for instructions on what to do. http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1808

My itunes wont pick up my phone so trying to install again but now wont install help!!!!!!!!!, my itunes wont pick up my phone so trying to install again but now wont install help!!!!!!!!!

my itunes wont pick up my phone so trying to install again but now wont install help!!!!!!!!!, my itunes wont pick up my phone so trying to install again but now wont install help!!!!!!!!!

Hello leeminor,
If your iPhone is not seen in iTunes, please check out this article:
iOS: Device not recognized in iTunes for Windows
http://support.apple.com/kb/ts1538
If you have already started reinstalling iTunes, may also want to check out this article for the recommended steps to remove and install iTunes correctly.
Removing and reinstalling iTunes and other software components for Windows Vista, Windows 7, or Windows 8
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1923
Thank you for using Apple Support Communities.
Nubz

Had CS4 on Power PC Mac (Non Intel) Now have new iMac and trying to install CS6 but won't accept serial number

Had CS4 on Power PC Mac (Non Intel) along with prior Photoshop versions. Now I have new iMac and trying to install CS6 but it won't accept my original serial number (Starts with PSW401, etc.).

I know what you are saying. I had purchased the CS5.5 upgrade, and a week later got the CS6 upgrade. I did this back in 2012. I had a old Mac Power PC which does not allow you to install CS5.5 or CS6 because it was not an intel processor. So even though I had the upgrades I never installed them. I waited until my old MAC died which it did this past weekend. And now that I have a new iMac I tried to install the new software. All of my past upgrades referenced my original Photoshop that was still resident on my old Mac. But since the install no longer has that reference because of the new computer, it will not accept any of my past serial numbers that it needs for the install.

I am trying to install iOS 6

I am trying to install iOS 6 and it says my Apple ID is already being used even though it is my account? I reset the forgotten password like it said, but it still is not recognizing it. Not sure what to do now?

If you have an iPad 1, the max iOS is 5.1.1. For newer iPads, the current iOS is 6.1.3. The Settings>General>Software Update only appears if you have iOS 5.0 or higher currently installed.
iOS 5: Updating your device to iOS 5 or Later
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4972
How to install iOS 6
http://www.macworld.com/article/2010061/hands-on-with-ios-6-installation.html
iOS: How to update your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4623
If you are currently running an iOS lower than 5.0, connect the iPad to the computer, open iTunes. Then select the iPad under the Devices heading on the left, click on the Summary tab and then click on Check for Update.
Tip - If connected to your computer, you may need to disable your firewall and anitvirus software temporarily. Then download and install the iOS update. Be sure and backup your iPad before the iOS update. After you update an iPad (except iPad 1) to iOS 6.x, the next update can be installed via wifi (i.e., not connected to your computer).
Tip 2 - If you're updating via wifi, place your iPad close to your router to preclude getting a corrupted download.
 Cheers, Tom

Trying to install ios 5 but backing is slow, 3 days and counting.

Similar Messages

Maybe you are looking for