So if I plug my iPod Touch into my computer it says that there is an update available, but if I try and update it without the computer it says "iOS 5.0 Your software is up to date." but there is iOS 5.0.1 out now. So do I have to do it on the computer? Does anyone else have this problem?
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WiFi Update Not Working
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The OTA update has now shown up for me. If you keep trying, it'll eventually show up for you, too.
The OTA has just showed up for me. However I'm at work and need to be on wifi to do this. I will when I get home later.
I just updated my iPhone 4S and iPad 2 over the air and they both worked fine and without a hitch.
What makes you think you need to be on Wi-Fi? I ask because the OTA updates for the iOS 5 betas didn't require Wi-Fi (I downloaded at least one over 3G).
Unfortunately, I can't answer my own question by testing as I'm on Wi-Fi at work and just downloaded the iOS 5.0.1 update OTA but I'd be surprised if Apple restricted the update to Wi-Fi only.
Because that was the message that was at the bottom of the screen when I attempted to update over 3G! It told me it needs a WiFi connection to update.
Just double checked this a second time to be sure......yep, it wants WiFi!!
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To activate over the air updates you need to sync you iPhone first then you will be able to see the update on your iPhone , Go to settings, General, than software update. I'm in the United states and it just showed up on my phone
Incorrect. You don't need to sync anything to "activate" OTA updates.
Correct.
I didn't time them but the whole process took around 5-6 minutes.
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You don't need to sync the iOS device first for the update to show up.