Geek Posted November 10, 2011 Posted November 10, 2011 <div class="KonaBody"><p><img src="http://osxdaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/ios-5-download1.jpg" alt="iOS 5 Download via OTA Update" title="ios-5-download" width="620" height="381" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-23580" /></p> <p>iOS 5.0.1 has been released to the public, the update addresses the battery problems that were associated with iOS 5 and the iPhone 4S, but also brings multitasking gestures to the iPad 1 and resolves several other bugs and issues. The update comes as build 9A405 and is highly recommended for all iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch users running the newest <a href="http://osxdaily.com/tag/ios/">iOS</a>.</p> <h2 style="font-size:1.2em;">Download and Update to iOS 5.0.1</h2> <p>There are several ways to get iOS 5.0.1:</p> <ul> <li>OTA Preferred method: download through Over-the-Air update by tapping on “Settings” > “General” > “Software Update” and then tapping on “Download and Install”</li> <li>Download from iTunes: launch iTunes and you will get an update notification</li> </ul> <p>If you’d rather download and install the firmware yourself and you know how to <a href="http://osxdaily.com/2010/11/23/how-to-use-ipsw-files/">use IPSW files</a>, use the links below.</p> <h2 style="font-size:1.2em;">iOS 5.0.1 Direct Download Links</h2> <p>These are direct download links from Apple’s servers. Right-click and “Save As” to avoid problems:</p> <ul> <li><a href="http://appldnld.apple.com/iPhone4/041-3305.20111109.Bghy6/iPhone4,1_5.0.1_9A405_Restore.ipsw">iPhone 4S</a></li> <li><a href="http://appldnld.apple.com/iPhone4/041-3309.20111109.64rtg/iPhone3,1_5.0.1_9A405_Restore.ipsw">iPhone 4 GSM</a></li> <li><a href="http://appldnld.apple.com/iPhone4/041-3304.20111109.Vgtyh/iPhone3,3_5.0.1_9A405_Restore.ipsw">iPhone 4 CDMA</a></li> <li><a href="http://appldnld.apple.com/iPhone4/041-3307.20111109.5tGhu/iPhone2,1_5.0.1_9A405_Restore.ipsw">iPhone 3GS</a></li> <li><a href="http://appldnld.apple.com/iPhone4/041-3308.20111109.Fvgtr/iPad1,1_5.0.1_9A405_Restore.ipsw">iPad 1</a></li> <li><a href="http://appldnld.apple.com/iPhone4/041-3310.20111109.Cfp76/iPad2,1_5.0.1_9A405_Restore.ipsw">iPad 2 Wi-Fi</a></li> <li><a href="http://appldnld.apple.com/iPhone4/041-3311.20111109.Vpr43/iPad2,2_5.0.1_9A405_Restore.ipsw">iPad 2 GSM</a></li> <li><a href="http://appldnld.apple.com/iPhone4/041-3312.20111109.zp3ws/iPad2,3_5.0.1_9A405_Restore.ipsw">iPad 2 CDMA</a></li> <li><a href="http://appldnld.apple.com/iPhone4/041-3314.20111109.Mbgh6/iPod3,1_5.0.1_9A405_Restore.ipsw">iPod touch 3rd gen</a></li> <li><a href="http://appldnld.apple.com/iPhone4/041-3313.20111109.Azxe3/iPod4,1_5.0.1_9A405_Restore.ipsw">iPod touch 4th gen</a></li> </ul> <p>For those wondering, GSM is generally AT&T and CDMA is generally Verizon.</p> <p>The brief release notes are as follows:</p> <blockquote><p>- Fixes bugs affecting battery life - Adds Multitasking Gestures for original iPad - Resolves bugs with Documents in the Cloud - Improves voice recognition for Australian users using dictation</p></blockquote> <p>From our own experience, iOS 5.0.1 makes a significant difference in battery life. How does it stack up for you?</p> </div> <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/Ai41ZxVEkcVG4XKiculaDp7l-dU/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/Ai41ZxVEkcVG4XKiculaDp7l-dU/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/Ai41ZxVEkcVG4XKiculaDp7l-dU/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/Ai41ZxVEkcVG4XKiculaDp7l-dU/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/osxdaily?a=ecGXZl3Q2iw:It6rr5QZMQk:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/osxdaily?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/osxdaily?a=ecGXZl3Q2iw:It6rr5QZMQk:V_sGLiPBpWU"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/osxdaily?i=ecGXZl3Q2iw:It6rr5QZMQk:V_sGLiPBpWU" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/osxdaily?a=ecGXZl3Q2iw:It6rr5QZMQk:D7DqB2pKExk"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/osxdaily?i=ecGXZl3Q2iw:It6rr5QZMQk:D7DqB2pKExk" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/osxdaily?a=ecGXZl3Q2iw:It6rr5QZMQk:7Q72WNTAKBA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/osxdaily?d=7Q72WNTAKBA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/osxdaily?a=ecGXZl3Q2iw:It6rr5QZMQk:qj6IDK7rITs"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/osxdaily?d=qj6IDK7rITs" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/osxdaily/~4/ecGXZl3Q2iw" height="1" width="1"/> View the full article
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