I am trying to update my iPad 2 16GB 3G to IO5 and it is giving the, ""This device isn't eligible for the requested build" dialog box. My iPad is currently running 4.3.5. Any advice?
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IO5 "This device isn't eligible for the requested build"
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This seems to work-from The iPhone "iPhone" could not be restored. An internal error has occurred thread on the iOS5 forum
I think I found a workaround. Instead of just hitting restore or update in iTunes, press option and click restore. Then navigate to your .ipsw file which should be located in (your user name)/Library/iTunes/iPhone Software Updates. I did this and it now is updating.-icyfire
I think I found a workaround. Instead of just hitting restore or update in iTunes, press option and click restore. Then navigate to your .ipsw file which should be located in (your user name)/Library/iTunes/iPhone Software Updates. I did this and it now is updating.-icyfire
after a ton of searching i gave this a try.
http://lastplaceonthe.net/fix-device-isnt-eligible-requested-build/
restore is running perfectly now.
http://lastplaceonthe.net/fix-device-isnt-eligible-requested-build/
restore is running perfectly now.
Thanks for the link - getting a tonne of traffic to my site for an article I wrote ages ago!
Well it isn't gone. I can go to the hosts file and see the info in text edit, but can't edit that file in lion. The problem is it won't show up on terminal.
I ended up using Tinyumbrella. Selected my iPad from the list went to advanced tab and unchecked the box that said exit to Cydia (I don't know the exact wording don't have MB in front of me) close that out restart iTunes and it restored/updated iPad to 5.0
