Updating to iOS 7; the Smart Way!

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Heya! For anyone who has not yet installed iOS 7 on their device, here's a few tips on how to optimize your update experience:
First things first! Keep in minf that there are peaks times during which people are not only updating, but restoring their device, activating it, or activating services like FaceTime and iMessage.  During these times, you might encounter errors in reaching the Apple update server.  Just remember, perserverence and patience! Keep on trying!
Now on to the updating!
1.) Install the latest version of iTunes (version 11.1).  I recommend doing so by going to apple.com/iTunes and downloading iTunes again from there, even if you already have it installed.
2.) Turn off Find My iPhone.  Since iOS 7 will have activation lock, which I do believe requires a passcode or password of some sort, you don't want that to be on as soon as you begin setting up the device with its new iOS 7 on it.  And it will be turned on if you leave Find My iPhone turned on.
3.) Connect your device to iTunes and back it up, or perform an iCloud backup.  Just remember, if using iCloud backup for the first time, this could take a LOOOONG time!
4.) After backing up, you might also need to transfer purchases to the computer from the iPhone (or whatever iOS device you have). You do this in iTunes by clicking File, then click Devices, then click Transfer Purchases From (your iPhone's name).
5.) You can also sync Contacts, Calendars, Notes, and other important personal data to an approved program on your computer, or you can sync with iCloud.  I recommend doing this not only before an update or restore, but as a general routine, same as backing up your iPhone.  Apple even has a support article on how to save your data! http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1296?viewlocale=en_US
6.) Click Update! Have a tasty beverage, read a magazine, tuck your kids into bed, whatever tickles your fancy.  Even with a good internet connection and a nifty new computer, the software download and update process might take a while.  A nap is also a good idea!
7.) Set up your device, if needed.  Sometimes you'll need to set up your iPhone from the backup you just created again. Go through the setup process as you normally would and choose the backup you want to use.
8.) Sync or redownload (you can see how in this link: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT2519) any missing content.
9.) Enjoy! Play around with and get the feel for iOS 7 and you'll be loving it in no time!  If there's a feature that's been changed or is missing, Apple's got a great way to let their Engineers know your feelings about it! apple.com/feedback
If anyboday has problems and they can't be solved via discussions, go to getsupport.apple.com and you should be able to work your way through the prompts to get the various Apple contact methods. They're usually really nice and don't mind t help out!
Thanks for taking a look!

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Wups, forgot the 4S doesn't have LTE.  I was thinking of my Ipad 3rd gen.  My friend is stuck using the 4G signal now though which constantly drops.