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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
92 months ago
Take note Google, Samsung, HTC, Motorola. This is how software updates are supposed to be deployed.
Rating: 78 Votes
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fins831
92 months ago
Safari seems snappier.
Rating: 33 Votes
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nfl46
92 months ago
My iPhone is definitely faster and the battery life is much better.

Lol. Sorry, I just had to.
Rating: 29 Votes
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healage
92 months ago
Can't wait until they allow us to download these updates over 3G... It's not really OTA until they do.
Rating: 18 Votes
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myskepticsight
92 months ago
Glad the 'Unable to purchase' warning has gone from the appstore! :D
Rating: 18 Votes
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jpetticrew
92 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 Votes
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chiefpavvy
92 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 Votes
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dearfriendx
92 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: 11 Votes
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Derekuda
92 months ago
hooray

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: 11 Votes
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Mad Mac Maniac
92 months ago

fixes an issue where 'unable to purchase' alert could be displayed after successful purchase



finally!!! :) I get this message ALL the time
Rating: 11 Votes

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