Total Chaos?

Okay here goes ...

I appreciate that half the world and their sons and daughters etc were downloading the new iOS 5 almost immediately it was released.

I eventually, after 5 hours (that might be quick compared to some others) managed to get it to update my iPh4. However, the backups were corrupted (according to iTunes) and therefore, I was left with a totally new phone content. No contacts, nothing!!

I have tried to restore again, for the millionth time (slight exaggeration but ..) and it sticks at around 2 mins left remaining.

Also, I'm confused regarding this iCloud email thing. I have set up a mobileme email (@me.com) and that is the ONLY email that pops up in my notification centre because, I assume, it's push enabled. My Gmail only gives me the option for fetch or manual. What is this iCloud email? Where's the User Guide for iOS 5?

Moreover, I have iMessage working - good - saves on my subscription. Reminders is excellent and comes up in the notification centre and I like the new look Calendar. Not much on photo editing, though, is there? Very basic but I guess you only get what you actually PAY for these days!

Camera: where is the ability to use your camera from the lock screen and use the volume button to take a photo? Or has this been enabled for the 4S only? I thought this feature was available with iOS5?

And, we are meant to sync wirelessly? Well, why then do we still need to keep our iPh plugged in? Doesn't make sense!

Overall, a relatively disappointing update - yes, some of the features are quite nice so thanks Apple. However, I'm glad I didn't hold my breath, waiting, for too long, as I would now be dead!

And, now, I want all my iPhone content replaced. I guess Apple will be inundated with problems so they'll probably take a little longer to get back to me (significantly longer than the current week's response!!) It's just not acceptable.

Welcome comments, responses blah de blah!😕