If you happen to have a number of iOS devices all connected to different PC’s running iTunes, you will probably not be too fond of this approach. Use the wireless update feature in iOS if you have version 5 or later, or connect via iTunes 10.6 and let the process manage itself. With only a single device, upgrading is not much of a task. More information about iOS 5.1 can be found on Apple’s website.

iOS 5.1 brings with it many new features and is a worthwhile upgrade. On Maalong with the new iPad announcement came the unveiling of iOS 5.1. Such was the case with the release of the iPhone 4S last fall and such is the case with the release of the new iPad this month. Apple often updates their iOS software with the release of a new mobile device. iOS Upgradesīefore getting started with the how-to, let’s take a moment to discuss some of the background behind iOS upgrades. This approach is a great timesaver and drastically cuts down on bandwidth. One that comes quickly to mind for use in the enterprise is using just one upgrade file stored on a network to upgrade many devices from many different computers. This technique is useful in a number of scenarios. Today’s article will address how to upgrade a device by specifying a specific iOS file. The common thread is that all these devices use Apple’s iOS software and therefor, at some point, need that iOS software upgraded. From teenagers with iPhones to CEOs with iPads, these devices seem to be everywhere.

Apple began shipping the new iPad on March 16th, 2012 in quantities that boggle the mind. The proliferation of Apple iOS devices continues to occur at a blisteringly fast rate.

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