Tips for Installing iOS 5 beta

This fall comes the next update of the operating system for mobile products Apple - iOS 5.

On the Internet, including the company's websiteAlready completely full of news about new version of the system represented just over a month ago (June 6, 2011), In particular, describe any new items for her, but for those who like me, can not wait to "feel" OSes, I installed its second beta version and will detail the installation process.

And although Apple recently presented third beta, still get it while it is not possible, but those wishing to put the latest iOS is greater, and because the version here does not play a special role given in this article, tips will be helpful to them.

Installation

Before you start installing the new iOS, to wish his patience, luck and courage, and then do a few things:

1. First, the desire is not enough - you need to also make sure that your device is supported iOS 5.Apple says that it will work on the following devices: iPhone 3GS , iPhone 4 , iPod Touch 3rdand iPod Touch 4-TH Generation , as well as oniPad and iPad 2 .
2. Next, we need beta version of iTunes 10.5Supporting new iOS.
3. Of course, you should be aware of possible problems during installation, and not be afraid to get a minimal chance instead of your high-tech iUstroystva brick.
4. It is also desirable to insure that the rollback to a stable version of the operating system, currently the latest version of iOS 4.3.3.
5. A very important point - if you are not a registered developer for iOS, then bear in mind - to install the beta firmware UDID your device must be tied to your account developer Apple, otherwise you will not be able to activate the device after the update iOS. (Although the Internet can find ways to activate and register without UDID, but do not forget that you do so at your own risk in this case).
6. And finally, you need a BIOS file itself.

Download all you need, I personally recommend a torrent. (~ 75 MB iTunes, and 10 times more "heavy" firmware to download from file hosting ... well not really) I myself have downloaded everything on rutrekere withThisdistribution. There you will find firmware and iTunes 10.5 beta for your operating system on the desktop.

Let's start with the simplest - to install iTunes. In fact, it is no more difficult than before, but may be difficult for those who have installed VirtualBox . In any case, I have on Windows 7 Ultimate x64 they were. I had to abort the installation iTunes, reboot, uninstall VirtualBox (I still do not use them - all the OSes and so I stand on the computer), reboot again and install the same long-suffering iTunes.Ask - Why do so many reboots? - And all because the install / uninstall VirtualBox little effect on the network card driver and the current connection to the Internet. However, after installing iTunes it took yet another reboot - the player just did not want to run. But in the end, all was well after the launch (wow, semaforchik horizontal!, But the localization iTunes English) will have to wait until the player will update the library and you're the most important part - installing the new version on iOS device.

Installing iOS 5 beta 2

At the first stage we will need to register UDID . I'm not going there to paint, as it can be done Owned, however, list the possible options. (You can safely skip this step if your UDID already attached or you decide to put a system through VoiceOver. ( Side Effects to be like this - does not sync with iTunes and iCloud, the iPhone does not operate GSM ))

For the rest, let me remind you that in order to use the beta firmware device to go through the activation servers Apple, for what its unique identifier (UDID) should be attached to iOS Developer Account(By the way, Apple will remove the binding of approximately one year). Otherwise, we would remain to observe SetupScreen. Options include:

• Buy Official iOS Developer Account(~ $ 100 per year), or find a friend with this account, which will tie him to your device (I did). Apple allows you to attach up to 100 unique UDID for a single account.
• Stay on the current version of iOS, wait for the fall and the final release iOS 5.
• Buy the addition of one another's UDID to dev-account. Service Cost - $ 2-10 per device.

A little closer look at the last option. Buy anchor the device to account for the developer may be discussion forums, specialized websites ephemera, or on the main flea market of the world -ebay.There's lots to be found, containing the name UDID, then the buying process is the same as usual.Nothing complicated, right?

View UDID can in iTunes, connect the device and clicking on the Serial Number of Device Summary .Then Edit> Copy , and you have it on the clipboard.

After our UDID verified, you can skip this step.

Flash Devices

Particularly complex and magical action is required here.

1. Connect device, go to the tab Summary.
2. Hold down the Option (Mac), or Shift (Win) and click Restore (Restore). That's right, otherwise we continue to upgrade 4.3.3 fails, at least, before the release of iOS 5.
3. Choose a file from the downloaded firmware and with trembling hands, click Open (Open). Let's go! At this stage you will see the picture just above, actually.

And here's another picture screen device at this stage (he portsess download the firmware on the device):

Download iOS 5: sex photo screen

A few minutes later we get to the very first new feature iOS 5 - Slide to setup. After selecting regional settings, and install Wi-Fi connectivity, the device will be released online and will be activated. If no Wi-Fi, connect with iTunes, go through the activation of it, as we used to with older versions.

Next will be asked what to do with the device: set up as new or restore one of the oldest configurations. I chose a new one. Installing iOS 5 beta 2 is completed.

And in the end. As already mentioned above was written, has recently appeared iOS 5 beta 3. If your device is in itself suggests to upgrade the air - DO not agree - I already agreed to ... Apple just have more work to do in terms of auto-update. It is better not to be lazy, heard your computer iDevays to update your device via iTunes, or to update the same manner as described in the article. Enjoy the beta test firmware and good luck to you!