iOS 4.2 Now Available for Download in iTunes for iPhone, iPad, Apple TV

iOS 4.2 is now available in iTunes, as we announced earlier today. Check your iTunes for this update as it seems to be rolling out for everyone. The servers will definitely be under a huge load, but I’m sure they’ll be able to handle it.

Apple TV just got an update for iOS 4.2 as well. Click here to download it.

Jailbreakers: Stay away from iOS 4.2 for now if you want to keep your jailbreak/unlock.

Let us know how your update goes today.

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Zeus_369
Zeus_369
15 years ago

the download is going EXTREMELY SLOW….lol….I know…shocking news!

Zeus_369
Zeus_369
15 years ago

Took about 5 mins on a 5MB fiber connection to get the file. Not too shabby. Not planning on installing it yet because of my J/B.

Landry89
Landry89
15 years ago

ok so I installed 4.2 no problem, took about 15 minutes to download and install on my 3GS. But…. surprise surprise, when i go to check out the new SMS tones…. nothing new appears?!?!? Anyone else??

Landry89
Landry89
15 years ago

ok so I installed 4.2 no problem, took about 15 minutes to download and install on my 3GS. But…. surprise surprise, when i go to check out the new SMS tones…. nothing new appears?!?!? Anyone else??

dke850
dke850
15 years ago

I have two questions for the group…

1. If I have installed the iOS 4.2 GM on my iPad, do I need to restore it to get the new version of iOS 4.2? I ask because it when I plug it in, iTunes says that the software is up to date.
2. When I plug in my Apple TV 2, there is no check for up date area in the Version box… only Restore.

Thank you in advance.

dke850
dke850
15 years ago

Ooops, sorry my second question was not really a question. Do I need to restore the Apple TV 2 to get iOS 4.2 on it, since there is no update button in the Version box?

Philippe
Philippe
15 years ago

Perfect, everything works extremely well! Even Full Field test mode is back! Still get rid of premanent toggle of field test mode though. and for those who asked, yes you can install it from a different computer than the one you usually sync with. I’ve done it from work. Just set itunes so it doesn’t sync anything and Voilà!

Philippe Laramee
Philippe Laramee
15 years ago

EDIT: still can’t get rid of permanent toggle of field test mode.

Kerry
Kerry
15 years ago

Sucks, really. Shows updated software available for Ipod OS4 downloads it, puts unit in recovery mode, extracts software and won’t update the unit. Gets errors and has never been jailbroken. It’s a brand new iPod.

Edge
Edge
15 years ago

The update is the same as the 4.2.1 GM.

Anonymous
Anonymous
15 years ago

Staying away from this update until there’s a jailbreak for it. Anybody try this on a 3G iPhone? I’d be interested in hearing if it helps or makes things worse than 4.1 did. I’ve got over 100 iPhone 3G’s in my system and I’d really like some feedback.

Thanks!

Robbie35
Robbie35
15 years ago

Still can’t an update for my iPhone 4, iPod Touch or iPad … what gives ?!?!

Anonymous
Anonymous
15 years ago

Be patient. The Apple servers are getting slammed right now. You’ll be able to see the update soon. if that’s the problem you’re having.

Anonymous
Anonymous
15 years ago

I got 17 new text tones…. I’m now using Telegraph!

Anonymous
Anonymous
15 years ago

I really like the toggle to disable the ringer volume with the side buttons…

Ash Furrow
Ash Furrow
15 years ago

You’ll need to go to Settings -> General -> Reset -> Reset All Settings. It’s the only way I managed to get it off.

Barrettneil
Barrettneil
15 years ago

I’ve downloaded the update but do I still need an internet connection to install on the phone?
I only have tethering available and with some updates the phone has become stuck in recovery mode until I am able to get to an available internet which is usually my wifes office.

Sporadik Styles
Sporadik Styles
15 years ago

So the about screen says my music is there but the iPod sees nothing as if my phone is empty. I’m so pissed off and won’t have time to fix it before work. Glad I have Zumocast to save my life. How is a bug like this here when it’s been tested for how long. FAIL

Shawn Giles
15 years ago

I have heard that this update will get the 3G back to working like it was before 4.0. So far, too early to tell. I hope so.

xxJDxx
xxJDxx
15 years ago

What is Zumocast?

I recently upgraded my laptop and found out that there is no way to continue to use my iphone with itunes without ERASING EVERYTHING and hand picking my 2000+ songs and dragging them over. I’ve also had a serious error with my ipod dock in my car since 4.1, and since apple wont allow downgrades of software i’ve been forced to live with it for months now. Honestly, apples DRM madness and crazy software rules are driving me towards android….

Aloombox
Aloombox
15 years ago

Just downloaded and updated my 3GS, no problems at all. I was updated and running in about 20 mins!!! Great!

Sporadik Styles
Sporadik Styles
15 years ago

Zumocast lets you stream over 3G network from your puter. As I’m anti DRM I won’t run into that situation you’re in which I’ve heard of before. Good luck! So people know once u re-sync it will rebuild your library when u launch the iPod app. Sadly I’ve read of other people who had the same problem (updating before going out). There should be an options in settings to rebuild your library, but as usual apple treats their customers like idiots

MelanieYorke
MelanieYorke
15 years ago

New text tones are such a disappointment. They r too long and annoying. If I’m texting back and forth these tones r gonna make me wanna throw my phone.

PDS
PDS
15 years ago

Install on my 3G went well, but same as you, no new tones

Anonymous
Anonymous
15 years ago

This update completely messed up the folders on my 3GS. I now have 6 pages of apps instead of 2. Oh and now, whenever I answer a call with my bluetooth headset, the phone freezes for 10 seconds.

Thanks a lot Apple, great work !

Hameed
Hameed
15 years ago

So is it worth downloading this update on an iPhone 4 with iOS 4.1? What extra features do we get?

Italchef
Italchef
15 years ago

I’ve had the exact same problem with my iPhone4. Updated to 4.2 and now the phone says it’s all there, but the iPod app on the iPhone 4 says it’s empty. Glad I’m not the only one but what’s the fix?

Sporadik Styles
Sporadik Styles
15 years ago

Re-sync to your puter. Then launch app on the phone and it rebuild the library. Of course there should be an option in iPod settings to rebuild but nope apple thinks all their customers are un-tech savvy idiots

fs in Edmonton
fs in Edmonton
15 years ago

I updated my G3s to 4.2 and now have to switch from using my MAC to my old PC to access iTunes. Don’t update if you’re a devoted MAC user. Both my computers are the same vintage, and now my MAC is obsolete to use iTunes and my iPhone…certainly ironic considers Apples big ‘I’m a MAC’ campaign…now only thing backwards compatible is my XP! Check out all the problems with 4.2 for G3s on the iPhone disucssion board.

If anyone has instructions on how to get rid of the 4.2 and reverse the firmware I’d be thankful, and no I did not jailbreak my phone..

fs in Edmonton
fs in Edmonton
15 years ago

I updated my G3s to 4.2 and now have to switch from using my MAC to my old PC to access iTunes. Don’t update if you’re a devoted MAC user. Both my computers are the same vintage, and now my MAC is obsolete to use iTunes and my iPhone…certainly ironic considers Apples big ‘I’m a MAC’ campaign…now only thing backwards compatible is my XP! Check out all the problems with 4.2 for G3s on the iPhone disucssion board.

If anyone has instructions on how to get rid of the 4.2 and reverse the firmware I’d be thankful, and no I did not jailbreak my phone..

Conder22
Conder22
15 years ago

whats the new upgrade for? what does it do? know one told me

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