Anyone get iOS 7 installed successfully?

[steveh_131]

But I AM the bold!

bold apple users?

 

[Mad Macs]

Been using it since b1 (which was really awful) and the performance is better than iOS 6 on our devices. Functionality is outstanding, much better than iOS 6. And having auto-updating of apps is great for our clients (and my family)

 

[db1959]

Purple? No. My iMac kept saying no updates last night. NOw this morning, it updated iTunes right away. I did the iOS upgrade directly on my iPad without using my computer last night. So all is good here. I actually do like the new iOS graphics. Very slick looking IMO.

Meh, I think they look terrible. I have noticed the battery life isn't as good (iphone4s) as it was. I am sure I will find something I like about the OS. When I do I will report back here.

 

[N8RV]

Well, crap.

I thought I had canceled the download, but apparently not. When I returned to my office I discovered that ... I HAVE BEEN ASSIMILATED.

 

[Hoosier Cowboy]

Upgraded this morning and even thou it takes some getting use too so far I like it.

 

[chezuki]

I now have iOS 7 on all three of my iOS devices with three distinctly different degrees of difficulty.

iPad 2 = cake. No iTunes required, easy upgrade.

My 4s = required factory restore through iTunes to remove jailbreak and then upgrade through iTunes and restored through iCloud.

My wife's 4s = This one proved to be the biggest problem. Apparently the new iOS performs a hardware check before it will activate. After downloading iOS 7, this phone became stuck in "recovery mode" (connect to iTunes screen) and would not restore. It would begin the restore process and then stop and present "This iPhone cannot be restored, an unknown error occurred (29)" Well, code 29 turns out to be "incorrect/non-OEM battery". A few months ago I replaced the battery in this device because it was having intermittent charging issues. I replaced it with a cheaper one from Amazon and it has worked fine, but apparently iOS 7 knows it's not a legit Apple battery. I had to put the old battery in and let it charge enough to complete the upgrade and then change it out again.

 

[steveh_131]

My wife's 4s = This one proved to be the biggest problem. Apparently the new iOS performs a hardware check before it will activate. After downloading iOS 7, this phone became stuck in "recovery mode" (connect to iTunes screen) and would not restore. It would begin the restore process and then stop and present "This iPhone cannot be restored, an unknown error occurred (29)" Well, code 29 turns out to be "incorrect/non-OEM battery". A few months ago I replaced the battery in this device because it was having intermittent charging issues. I replaced it with a cheaper one from Amazon and it has worked fine, but apparently iOS 7 knows it's not a legit Apple battery. I had to put the old battery in and let it charge enough to complete the upgrade and then change it out again.

Did you have to get on your knees and beg forgiveness for purchasing a reasonably-priced battery?

I hear Siri gets off on that.

 

[Sgtusmc]

No prob on ipad 2. Started the process, left for lunch, came back it was done. iPhone on the other hand needs to have some memory freed before I can begin.

 

[hornadylnl]

Did my iPad 2 and iphone 5 today. Like it so far.

 

[Hohn]

I had initially the same issue trying to get my 4S updated-- the update would download, but verification was "not available." I restarted my phone and magically it worked.

BTW-- always do these updates OTA, not through Itunes.

 

[chezuki]

BTW-- always do these updates OTA, not through Itunes.

I agree, but it wasn't possible with either phone this time.

 

[mrjarrell]

Just updated my daughters iPod Touch. Took a few minutes to do it and it went well. Used iTunes to do it and it was a snap.

 

[LANShark42]

As an IT pro, my recommendation? WAIT!

We got bit HARD by a bug in 6.0.1. Our mail provider wanted to turn off access to the iDevices altogether it was so bad. (it was filling their logs due to a glitch) We now have a corporate policy that no iDevice update gets applied until a 60 day cooling off period. After that if there are no major issues we allow the update.

Let it settle out. Let the bold test it out for the rest of us. in about 90 days they should know whether there are any issues and have them fixed with 7.0.x.

This is really good advice. I installed it to my iPad2 yesterday. Installed successfully on the 2nd try. But I can't see ANY benefit. Granted, with the iPad2, there are way fewer benefits than with newer stuff. It's ugly retro look is a HUGE step backward, IMO.

 

[Roadie]

I wouldn't own another Android unless it was for the kids to kill and was free.

 

[bobbittle]

I've been running ios 7 since Beta 3. Took some getting used to but I couldn't imagine going back now. The auto app updating is awesome. The new window browser thing for Safari is so much better than it used to be. Not a huge fan of the graphics themselves, but I can deal with it.

BUT, on the other hand, Apple really needs to step up their game. iPhone 5S looks to be a huge disappointment. I'm locked in my contract for another year but wouldn't have gotten in even if I could. iPhone 6 better impress or I'll be off the bandwagon (which I've been on since the beginning).

 

[db1959]

Is there a way to revert back to the old iOS? I am not digging this new version. The jury is still out on whether I like it or not.

 

[bogus]

Updated my 4S, iPad2 yesterday. Did the wife's 5 tonight. No problems what so ever. Running great! I'm okay with the new look. There's an awful lot of white everywhere. This much white is not really my style but livable.

 

[bogus]

Is there a way to revert back to the old iOS? I am not digging this new version. The jury is still out on whether I like it or not.

Yep. Here you go...

Buyer?s remorse? Here?s how to go back to iOS 6 while you still can | 9to5Mac

 

[chezuki]

Is there a way to revert back to the old iOS?

It's possible, but it certainly isn't easy. And that's coming from someone who has hacked/jail broken every iphone since the 3 and had them completely apart down to the logic board tray many times.

Yep. Here you go...

Buyer?s remorse? Here?s how to go back to iOS 6 while you still can | 9to5Mac

Ah, well there you go. That's certainly easier than it has been in the past, but not being able to restore from backup would be a deal breaker for me. Fortunately, I'm liking iOS 7 more the more I use it.

 

[Bapak2ja]

Currently downloading the upgrade. Initially it told me it would take 102 hours. It has slowly whittled it down to an amazing 9 hours. I think I should have waited until I got back to the States. Transfer speeds in Ranchi, Jharkhand, India are not quite as fast as in the Fort, or even Seattle, my next stateside port of call.