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

MacRumors · May 7, 2012

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

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

charlieegan3 · May 7, 2012

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

840quadra · May 7, 2012

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

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dearfriendx · May 7, 2012

charlieegan3 said:
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.

FasterQuieter · May 7, 2012

Shame there's still nothing for the weak WiFi reception on the new iPad.

CupertinoRat · May 7, 2012

Only a few fixes? Have they fixed the battery life ?

pyrodex · May 7, 2012

charlieegan3 said:
This is good and all but never understood the purpose of a dl only option?

Download it and update later when you get a chance. Some people just want the download but want others to test it out

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Federico · May 7, 2012

charlieegan3 said:
This is good and all but never understood the purpose of a dl only option?

You can download it and install it later, not everybody have 10+mb connection, that way (example) you download the firmware without the iPhone connected.

fins831 · May 7, 2012

Safari seems snappier.

Derekuda · May 7, 2012

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*

Spetsnazos · May 7, 2012

nothing impressive...

Cozmo85 · May 7, 2012

will this fix "airplay stops working when iphone sleeps"

BassPlayer · May 7, 2012

Looking forward to getting home and updating. I've had both the airplay issue and the popup that I couldn't purchase items that I've already purchased and downloaded.

chrismarle · May 7, 2012

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

MattMJB0188 · May 7, 2012

I am hoping the toggle for turning off 3G is available on the 4S for AT&T. Still don't know why its not.

Skika · May 7, 2012

I really hope reading list is fixed. Many times i had to delete an entry just to get it to sync.

Btw: I LOVE reading list and use it a lot!

orangebluedevil · May 7, 2012

For all 10 of us wondering, I installed it and can confirm that this update does not restore the option to "Disable 3G" on the AT&T iPhone 4S. Dang it.

healage · May 7, 2012

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

austinguy23 · May 7, 2012

Installed like a breeze. Love the wifi update capability. Does seem snappier but that could be my imagination.

nfl46 · May 7, 2012

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

Lol. Sorry, I just had to.

MattMJB0188 · May 7, 2012

orangebluedevil said:
For all 10 of us wondering, I installed it and can confirm that this update does not restore the option to "Disable 3G" on the AT&T iPhone 4S. Dang it.

Then no future update will. I wonder if its now gone for 3GS & 4 users. Don't get why we 4S users can't have it but they can???

SandboxGeneral · May 7, 2012

Anyone seeing updates for the Apple TV 2/3 yet?

3282868 · May 7, 2012

*Also fixes jailbreak - err - PDF exploits

SandboxGeneral said:
Anyone seeing updates for the Apple TV 2/3 yet?

That would require downgrading to the previous aTV iOS (sort of like upgrading to Snow Leopard from Lion)

myskepticsight · May 7, 2012

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

praetorian909 · May 7, 2012

Cozmo85 said:
will this fix "airplay stops working when iphone sleeps"

I sure hope so. This bug has been going on for too long.

I'll be able to test it out tonight and report back, unless someone can give it a try earlier.

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

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