Ian Parkinson
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Q: iOS 5 failing to install!

iOS 5 which has just been released is continually failing to install.

It downloads, then runs through Step 1 - Preparing Updated, the I get "Upgrade has not completed"

I have tried 3 times, no joy.

iMac, Mac OS X (10.6.7), 24 inch, 4GB

Posted on Oct 12, 2011 10:40 AM

by PopsiePops,Solvedanswer
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A:

It is not iOS 5 !

 

It is iOS 4.4 from today on.

 

I had too the difficulty to install the new software (like the originial poster) .

Then i did the reset and choose the reset and install newest version of SW and everything went smooth.

 

Here's the link to see what OS : http://ios.e-lite.org/

Posted on Oct 12, 2011 10:55 AM

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  • by greese,

    greese greese Oct 14, 2011 6:38 AM in response to kuekss
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    Oct 14, 2011 6:38 AM in response to kuekss

    you can get a micro USB cable just about anywhere. BestBuy, OfficeDepot, WalMart etc.  Many popular smart phones use them too.  Blackberry I know does. Some Droids.  I have a B&N nook that uses one.

  • by edwardrroonney,

    edwardrroonney edwardrroonney Oct 14, 2011 7:36 AM in response to Ian Parkinson
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    Oct 14, 2011 7:36 AM in response to Ian Parkinson

    Solved.

     

    I tried updating the firmware on the ATV2 and ended up with the screen to plug the USB into my mac.  I tried multiple times with both a Macbook Pro and a new 27" iMac.  I tried it through iTunes using an Amazon micro USB cable and also the Kindle micro USB cable.   I also tried it both ways with and without the power cable attached to the ATV2.   I got an error each time saying the ATV2 was not eligible for update and a blinking light.

     

    This is finally what worked for mine.

     

    I went into Windows XP with Vmware Fusion and installed a brand new copy of iTunes.  I plugged the ATV2 with just the micro USB cable and let iTunes update the firmware.  It worked.

  • by dantefromvictorville,

    dantefromvictorville dantefromvictorville Oct 14, 2011 6:37 PM in response to kuekss
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    Oct 14, 2011 6:37 PM in response to kuekss

    I got mine in best buy rocket fish for 20 bucks well thats way expensive i had no choice but i order mine in amazon for 5 bucks one is 6 ft and the other one is 10 ft... Once i received this in mail. I will return the expensive one. Yeah it works just hook it up to ur itunes and it will update. Im pretty sure u will get an error.. Ignore the error then plug it back to ur TV... When u check the update it will tells u ur ATV2 is up to date... Gudluck!!!

  • by dantefromvictorville,

    dantefromvictorville dantefromvictorville Oct 14, 2011 6:39 PM in response to Harv Nagra
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    Oct 14, 2011 6:39 PM in response to Harv Nagra

    It works now i can go to sleep lol!!!!

  • by dantefromvictorville,

    dantefromvictorville dantefromvictorville Oct 14, 2011 6:41 PM in response to CaptainTrips
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    Oct 14, 2011 6:41 PM in response to CaptainTrips

    Micro USB and ur good to go... Hook it up to your itunes... Those error it means the firmware has en error and they had alternative.. After u unplug frm ur itunes hook it up to ur tv and ur good to go...

  • by dantefromvictorville,

    dantefromvictorville dantefromvictorville Oct 14, 2011 6:44 PM in response to Ian Parkinson
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    Oct 14, 2011 6:44 PM in response to Ian Parkinson

    Is there anyone of u guys u know how to turn off the ATV2? Coz i just bought it recently and i couldnt find the turn off switch just a sleep mode... Please let me know thanks...

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