Update to iOS 5 without Factory Reset?

Is it possible? Cause so far it just seems like i'm ******...

No. You need a computer and you need to be a developer... iOS5 has not been released to the public... it's still in beta.

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I am travelling for a year. I have my iPod touch 4g with me, but not my MacBook. Is there a way I can update to IOS 5 without losing my music,apps, photos..

I am travelling for a year. I have my iPod touch 4g with me, but not my MacBook. Is there a way I can update to IOS 5 without losing my music,apps, photos..

Yes. get a computer with iTune 10.5 and:
- Transfer iTunes purchases to the computer:
iTunes Store: Transferring purchases from your iPhone, iPad, or iPod to a computer
- Transfer other stuff using a third-party program like one of those discussed here. Most are good for music. It is harder to find one for other stuff like synced photos.
Copy music from Ipod to new computer...: Apple Support Communities
- Connect the iPod to the computer and make a backup by right-clicking on the iPod under Devices in iTunes and selecting Back Up
- Restore the iPod from backup and sync as neccessary.

My iPad crashed when I updated latest iOS software. After resetting the system, I am unable to get back Pages, Numbers and Keynote Apps. Anyone has same problem? And how can I get back the apps?

My iPad Air crashed after updating latest iOS software. After resetting the system, Pages, Numbers and Keynotes are not available. How do I get the apps back into my iPad?

You can also re-download the apps.
App Store>Purchased>Re-download apps

Is It Possible To Update to iOS 5 Without Losing Content?

Hi everyone,
My iPhone 3GS was originally synced with my Power Mac G3 iTunes 8.2.1. The hardware was pretty old and wouldn't allow for updates. I have recently purchased the mac mini (mid July 2011) and updated to the latest iTunes, 10.5. I was trying to update my iPhone 3GS to iOS 5 software but iTunes warned me that my music and apps would be lost because it wasn't originally synced with this version of iTunes or something of the sort. How can I update to iOS 5 without losing any apps and my music which wasn't purchased but imported into iTunes 8.2.1?
Thanks everyone for your help...

Hi miller.p and thanks for responding,
That's a whole nother issue...I have the Power Mac G3 and mac mini connected to one monitor and keyboard using a KVM Switch. I tried using an ethernet crossover cable to transfer the data from the G3 to the mini using Migration Assistant but it says the G3 needs to update to Lion. Mac OS 10.4.11 is the latest software update for the G3.
I have the G3 data backed up on a Western Digital MyBook external HD via firewire 400 but the mini is firewire 800 however, I did see a 9-pin to 6-pin FireWire 800/400 cable by Belkin. Could that be used to transfer the data from the HD to the mini? Sorry if that was too much information...I will check out the link. Thanks...Oh, what about the apps? They are all free downloads, do I have to download them again r does the same apply for them as the music?

HT1414 Can i download new updates for iOS iPhone4 without using itunes?

Can i download new updates for iOS iPhone4 without using itunes?

Thank you
I did try to do that, but it needs wifi connection to download the software i dont have wifi connection and one more thing, I dont have in front of me right now my personal computer im using another persons computer what should i do just to download the software update now and then when i got home i can download or transfer it on my personal computer when i get back.

All my Apply gears updated to IOS 5 without problem except the iPHONE ?!

I update my MacAir, my iPad to IOS 5 without any problem. When I tried to do it to the iPhone, -23 error is found. I've done reset, change the cable, switching on and off the phone or the Mac of no avail (everything listed in the self-help page). Whatelse I can do to update my phone ?

in order to restore your songs and apps, you should just reconnect to itunes and sync your data. your phone ran a backup before it upgraded, and you can also do a restore. but the key is still to go to your itunes and sync back to your phone what you wanted there in the first place.

3gs no service after updating to ios 5 tried network reset, reset all settings and even restoring from back been with out phone for 3 weeks now need help telus cant find network problem and apple has bad customer support please help!!!

my 3gs has no service after updating from ios 5 tried resetting network settings, resetting all settings and restoring from back up on itunes.
telus cant find any network problems and apple is difficult to deal with.please help 3 weeks with no phone and $70 a month not happy.

I have been having a similar problem for the last few days.Without warning the signal will just completely duck out leaving the device searching for several minutes before settling on a no signal message.
Sometimes restarting the device, toggling data and 3g settings or toggling Airplane Mode will set things right. However, a lot of the time I've been left without a working phone.
I don't believe this is a SIM issue, as I had to change my SIM only one month ago for another signal related problem. Again any help would be appreciated here as well.

I am trying to restore from a backup without factory resetting the iphone

I am trying to restore from a backup but do not feel comfortable factory resetting the phone.

Hello kr1993,
Welcome to Apple Support Communities.
From what I gather, you’re trying to restore your iPhone 5 from a backup in iTunes on your PC. The article linked below will walk you through backing up, identifying backups, and restoring your iOS device from a backups.
Back up and restore your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch using iCloud or iTunes - Apple Support
So long,
-Jason

Can my screen be unlocked if I cant remember my password without factory reset?

Can my screen be unlocked if I cant remember my password without doing a factory reset?

see if this helps:
Re: How do I change password for device if I have forgotten it?

Is there a way to log on to an iPad without knowing the pass code? My grandson changed his and forgot it. We would like to do this without factory reset. Thanks.

My grandson reset the pass code on his iPad and then forgot it. He is locked out. Is there something we can do short of a factory reset? Thanks for your help.

Unfortunately, unless he can remember the passo de, you will have to restore the device using iTunes. There is no other way around it.
iOS: Forgotten passcode or device disabled after entering ...

1st generation won't transfer songs from iTunes without factory reset

Hi, my 1st gen won't transfer newly purchased songs from iTunes. I've tried checking for downloads but it checks and states "just checked for downloads"
Also attempted restarting, but that didn't help. Only way I can get it to transfer is a factory reset.

ones had an issue a bit like that with my 1g Apple TV what fixed it for me was to unpair the computer in the appletv settings and then rebind it
sure it took ages to sync everything over again but it fixed it
think I've done it 2 times over the years

Reset Game Center app without factory reset?

Sorry if this is the wrong forum, I didn't see a better one. Please direct me to it if so.
I have a corrupt Game Center file that is crashing a game at the load screen. I suspect it's Game Center related because I tried the game on my iPad and it worked fine until I tried to sync my Game Center progress. After that I am getting the same crash at the same point on the load screen. My question, is there a way to reset my local Game Center data without wiping the phone?

If Game Center is corrupt, reinstalling the iOS is your only fix:
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1414

Locked out of phone, asking for "password." How to get around this without factory reset/destroying data?

My Galaxy S4 decided to password protect itself... no idea why. I usually use the Lock Screen pattern, when I screw that up enough it prompts me for a PIN. I guess that's what happened, but after I got in after doing entering the PIN, I didn't reset my PIN or pattern, so now it's asking me for a password to get into the phone.
I've tried using Android Device Manager to send the phone a new password... it doesn't work. When I send an integer only password the phone prompts for a PIN, but it doesn't accept the PIN I send, and when I send it a alpha-numeric password, it prompts for a password, but doesn't accept that either. Clearly the phone is acknowledging the receipt of new protocol.... but it's not adhering to the new directions.
Anyone know how get around this? Or another method that doesn't require me destroying all of my data? Or a way for me to retrieve my data without having to manually select "Use as Media Device" (can't do this since I can't access the drop down menu).

Thanks for trying all those steps already, Salos. We don't have a way to retrieve any passwords set up on your phone for the lock codes or accounts. Based on your description, it sounds as if it may be asking for your Google account password. It's the fallback for many Android-based devices when a lock passcode/pattern/PIN is entered incorrectly too many times. Try logging into Google.com with the Gmail email address you set up as your main account for the phone to ensure you have the correct username and password combination. Then try entering that same information on the phone when prompted. It's important to also make sure the phone is in an area with a good data signal (WiFi or 3G /4G LTE). If you are unable to access the phone using any passwords or PIN that you created, then the reset would be the final step but will result in the loss of the data on your phone.
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How to unlock my phone without factory resetting it?

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If you can't remember your lock PIN/passcode/pattern or can't get the fingerprint scanner to work (and can't remember your alternative password) ... if you activated Android Device Manager on your phone and associated it with your Google account, then you may be able to use Android Device Manager to unlock your phone. Otherwise, you'll have to do a factory data reset (and all your data will be lost unless you've kept it backed up somewhere).

HT4972 I have ipad version 4.3.2. I have music on there that I want to keep. when I go to itunes i cannot backup those music. how can i update to ios 7 without losing the music?

I have ipad version 4.3.2 and I want to update to ios7. However, I cannot backup my musics on itune. How can I update without losing my musics?

Updating will not cause you to lose data but things can always go wrong. You should definitely backup before you update. I assume you have music on the device that was not purchased in iTunes and synced with a different iTunes library. You can transfer these songs back to your computer with third party software such as TouchCopy.

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