a_s_jacko
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Q: iPhone 3GS IOS Update

I am trying to update the IOS on my iPhone 3GS from 4.2.1 to 5.1.1 however the download speed is very very slow (my internet connection is fine!), estimated download time of 8 hours and the process always times out.......

 

Anybody offeer up any advice???

iPhone 3GS, iOS 4.2

Posted on May 16, 2012 8:21 AM

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Q: iPhone 3GS IOS Update

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  • by gdgmacguy,

    gdgmacguy gdgmacguy May 16, 2012 8:40 AM in response to a_s_jacko
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    May 16, 2012 8:40 AM in response to a_s_jacko

    Disable all firewall and antivirus programs and try again.

     

    Go to an Apple store and upgrade there.

     

    Use someone else's computer

  • by diesel vdub,

    diesel vdub diesel vdub May 16, 2012 12:05 PM in response to a_s_jacko
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    May 16, 2012 12:05 PM in response to a_s_jacko

    Close and restart iTunes.

    Reboot computer.

     

     

    Also, these steps from forum regular Wiclee may help:

     

    Close your iTunes,

    Go to command Prompt -

     

    (Win 7/Vista) - START/ALL PROGRAMS/ACCESSORIES, right mouse click "Command Prompt", choose "Run as Administrator".

     

    (Win XP SP2 & above) - START/ALL PROGRAMS/ACCESSORIES/Command Prompt

     

    In the "Command Prompt" screen, type in

     

    netsh winsock reset

     

    Hit "ENTER" key

    Restart your computer.

    If you do get a prompt after restart windows to remap LSP, just click NO.

     

    Now launch your iTunes and see if it is working now.

     

    If you are still having these type of problems after trying the winsock reset, refer to this article to identify which software in your system is inserting LSP:

     

    iTunes 10.5 for Windows: May see performance issues and blank iTunes Store

    http://support.apple.com/kb/TS4123?viewlocale=en_US

  • by a_s_jacko,

    a_s_jacko a_s_jacko May 17, 2012 9:00 AM in response to diesel vdub
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    May 17, 2012 9:00 AM in response to diesel vdub

    Thanks for the sound advice.  I have followed all your advice and even removed all non-apple winsock providers, but I still cannot pass the 'Network connectivity test' within iTunes Diagnostics and the estimated IOS upgrade time is into the hours!!!

     

    I have allowed iTunes through firewall software and disabled my router firewall and still no joy.

  • by northwest47,

    northwest47 northwest47 Sep 22, 2014 2:51 PM in response to a_s_jacko
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    Sep 22, 2014 2:51 PM in response to a_s_jacko

    To increase the speed of update on all iphones close all multitasking / open apps.

  • by diesel vdub,

    diesel vdub diesel vdub Sep 22, 2014 3:00 PM in response to northwest47
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    Sep 22, 2014 3:00 PM in response to northwest47

    You do realize that this thread is over 2 years old, correct?