If you are an Apple TV user, you can also grab iOS 5 for Apple TV (2nd gen models) now, which allows you to use AirPlay Mirroring. Make sure you have downloaded and installed iTunes 10.5 before you try updating to iOS 5. You must expect flaky connections due to heavy demand for these Apple software all over the world. Moreover the update file is around 900 MB, so be prepared to get tested for your patience. The iOS 5 update is compatible with the iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4 (GSM and CDMA), iPod touch 3rd/4th generation, and the iPad/iPad 2. We had a run down of some of the important features of iOS 5 including iCloud, iMessage, Notification center, NewsStand, Reminders and others.
Direct Download iOS 5 IPSW Files
Below are the direct download links for iOS 5 firmware. Download iOS 5 for iPhone 3GS Download iOS 5 for iPhone 4 (GSM) Download iOS 5 for iPhone 4 (CDMA) Download iOS 5 for iPad 1 Download iOS 5 for iPad 2 (WiFi) Download iOS 5 for iPad 2 (GSM) Download iOS 5 for iPad 2 (CDMA) Download iOS 5 for iPod Touch 3G Download iOS 5 for iPod Touch 4G Some general tips: Unlockers must stay away. Others must go to iTunes 10.5 and click on Shift+Restore (Windows) or Option+restore (Mac) and then choose the Ipsw file you just downloaded.
