Software Update iOS 5.0.1

Do not update. Wait for iOS 5.0.2. We are all suffering from massive battery drain after upgrading to iOS 5.0.1.

You'll regret.

I was having the same problem trying to upgrade my iPad to 5.0.1.

It dowloaded the file all right, but produced an error while "processing".

I solved this by changing some setting in my Kaspersky security suite: giving more permissions to iTunes got rid of the processing error.

So my advice: check you're firewall settings for program-permissions regarding iTunes.

Hope that helps (i know about frustration when shjt does not work and support is hard to find :-) ,

Grtz,

Thomaaz.

There are multiple places to download the .ipsw. I got mine from redmondpie (I cannot link since this post will be removed if I do).

There is no real NEED to update to 5.0.1 as evidenced by this changelog: http://mac.softpedia.com/progChangelog/iPhone-Firmware-Changelog-38026.html. The only thing you are benefiting from is an exploit found in 5.0. which basically was a security flaw enabling the running unsigned code (malicious apps).

If you want to update to 5.0.1, be my guest. There just won't be anything different at the consumer level.

If you're having battery problems, try the following:

• Turn off Bluetooth, Location Services, Wi-Fi when not in use. Using Wi-Fi when in low signal areas can increase battery life
• Set All Fetch data to Manual (updating of Twitter, Mail, Facebook and other services if applicable)
• Reset your phone by going into Settings>General>Reset>Reset All Settings
• Download an iOS 5.0.1 .ipsw and force install in iTunes via a restore. Hold down Alt (for Windows users) while clicking restore to install the manual iOS file
• Cycle your battery; let it deplete to 0% and shut itself off. Then charge overnight (6-8 hours).

Galaxyboyx, you do realize Apple has not released iOS 5.0.2 even to developers? iOS 5.1 is the next step since it is in 2nd or 3rd beta testing by developers.