Apple Releases iOS 5.1.1 with HDR, AirPlay, and Safari Syncing Bug Fixes

Monday May 7, 2012 10:35 am PDT by Eric Slivka

Apple today released iOS 5.1.1, offering bug fixes and other improvements for recent models of the iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.

This update contains improvements and bug fixes, including:

- Improves reliability of using HDR option for photos taken using the Lock Screen shortcut
- Addresses bugs that could prevent the new iPad from switching between 2G and 3G networks
- Fixes bugs that affected AirPlay video playback in some circumstances
- Improved reliability for syncing Safari bookmarks and Reading List
- Fixes an issue where 'Unable to purchase' alert could be displayed after successful purchase

For information on the security content of this update, please visit this website:

http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1222

iOS 5.1.1, which arrives as Build 9B206, is available for the following devices via iTunes, Apple's site, and over-the-air download directly from the devices:

- Third-generation iPad: Wi-Fi, AT&T/GSM, Verizon
- iPad 2: Original Wi-Fi, New Wi-Fi (with A5 die shrink), AT&T/GSM, Verizon/CDMA
- Original iPad

- iPhone 4S
- iPhone 4: GSM, CDMA
- iPhone 3GS

- iPod touch: fourth-generation, third-generation

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chrismarle

14 months ago

Take note Google, Samsung, HTC, Motorola. This is how software updates are supposed to be deployed.

Rating: 89 Positives

fins831

14 months ago

Safari seems snappier.

Rating: 51 Positives

nfl46

14 months ago

My iPhone is definitely faster and the battery life is much better.

Lol. Sorry, I just had to.

Rating: 40 Positives

healage

14 months ago

Can't wait until they allow us to download these updates over 3G... It's not really OTA until they do.

Rating: 24 Positives

myskepticsight

14 months ago

Glad the 'Unable to purchase' warning has gone from the appstore! :D

Rating: 20 Positives

jpetticrew

14 months ago

Is it possibly due to the hardware? I have a UK unlocked iPhone and I got the 3G toggle back in 5.1.

It's an AT&T thing. They took it away because they are poopoo heads.

Rating: 16 Positives

dearfriendx

14 months ago

This is good and all but never understood the purpose of a dl only option?

Most likely for those ultra busy on-the-go types. Download now, run away to business then come back and it's ready to install while they watch the C-SPAN episodes they DVR'd.

Rating: 13 Positives

Derekuda

14 months ago

I'm just happy for updates at all! Before the iPhone made smartphones main stream, i've owned about a dozen phones with the ability to update, but the manufactures never pushed a single update.
The only phone I had that updated regularly was my beloved Sidekick. (How I miss thee, dearest Sidekick) *tear*

Rating: 13 Positives

840quadra

14 months ago

This shows up on my iPhone 4 as well. Hopefully it means the end of my iTunes purchase download problems on my phone.

::EDIT::
As I typed this, the main post was updated to show compatible devices :o .

Rating: 12 Positives

chiefpavvy

14 months ago

Hello??????? SBSettings???? Gives you option for E and 3G with a single swipe on the top...best cydia tweak ever invented. Currently I am running a 4S on AT&T and am on E only. Battery life is soooo much better....Thanks Saurik

Not every one jailbreaks, or wants to. I'm quite happy with stock firmware. Not going to jeopardize security or stability for a few tweaks - and yes I like SBSettings and have used it on jailbroken devices in the past.

Rating: 12 Positives

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