Risks for loading iOS 5 GM?

[njaremka]

if i decide to load iOS 5 GM now instead of waiting for the official release, what are the risks? will i be able to load the official release when its available? or will i be screwed?

 

[rkahl]

if i decide to load iOS 5 GM now instead of waiting for the official release, what are the risks? will i be able to load the official release when its available? or will i be screwed?

Unless you purchased the developer plan from Apple, your serial number will be recorded and iPhone service will be disconnected.

 

[Xenc]

The GM is the same as the official release, byte for byte. There is no risk to you or your phone when it comes to installing it. Acquiring it without a developer subscription, however, may be risky!

Note that you won't need to upgrade next Thursday - nor will you be able to - as you'll already be running the exact same version of iOS 5 that will be released.

Unless you purchased the developer plan from Apple, your serial number will be recorded and iPhone service will be disconnected.

This is not true.

 

[frunkis54]

Unless you purchased the developer plan from Apple, your serial number will be recorded and iPhone service will be disconnected.

don't listen to this guy.

the GM is safe to install and is the same as the one that will be released on the 12th unless they have a 2nd gm which is unlikely.

 

[pasipple]

don't listen to this guy.

the GM is safe to install and is the same as the one that will be released on the 12th unless they have a 2nd gm which is unlikely.

Ditto...

 

[rkahl]

The GM is the same as the official release, byte for byte. There is no risk to you or your phone when it comes to installing it. Acquiring it without a developer subscription, however, may be risky!

Note that you won't need to upgrade next Thursday - nor will you be able to - as you'll already be running the exact same version of iOS 5 that will be released.



This is not true.

What are the risks involved?

 

[njaremka]

thanks. i have the files downloaded, including itunes 10.5 beta 9, just not sure about actually doing it yet. it would be my first "tweak" to my iphone. ("tweak" => not official os load)

 

[Spectrum Abuser]

What are the risks involved?

Nothing. I loaded it onto my iP4 yesterday and it is working flawlessly. I'm really digging the notification center.

 

[Xenc]

What are the risks involved?

There are no risks. I was alluding to downloading the files illegally, which is always risky for many reasons, of course.

 

[njaremka]

The GM is the same as the official release, byte for byte. There is no risk to you or your phone when it comes to installing it. Acquiring it without a developer subscription, however, may be risky!

Note that you won't need to upgrade next Thursday - nor will you be able to - as you'll already be running the exact same version of iOS 5 that will be released.

i understand that downloading a file that does not come from apple may lead to getting a file that wasnt specifically made for my phone. this is also why i asked.

if i decide to restore my iphone after the official is released, will the os file be downloaded from apple and give me the official version?

 

[BFW122083]

You'll be fine, I've been using ios 5 since beta 2 (yes I have a paid dev account). You'll like it

 

[djinn]

Only risk you might experience are some apps crashing or won't open until they get updated to support 5.0. I've only had two of my apps not work; not crucial. Hopefully those will be all updated here in a week or so.

 

[DMVillain]

The only thing you risk is saving time by not having to wait when everyone tries to download 5.0 at the same time on Wednesday. I would do it myself, but i require unlock #

 

[Lopes]

No risks, it works like a charm. In fact iOS 5 makes my iPhone 4 work MUCH faster and more fluid on the animations and transitions.

Have a quick question with wifi sync though...I can initiate it manually, but it never does it automatically when I plug it in at night to charge...anyone have any experience?

 

[BFW122083]

It won't sync to iTunes automatically, but will back up to iCloud automatically if you have that option enabled.

 

[QuarterSwede]

The only thing you risk is saving time by not having to wait when everyone tries to download 5.0 at the same time on Wednesday.

Exactly.

OP, I sent you a PM.

 

[goonie4life9]

(Hopefully) Easy Fix

I had (what I am assuming is) the same "issue." To ensure the phone syncs, check the "Open iTunes when this iPhone is connected" box on the iPhone Summary screen in iTunes.

Hope that helps!

No risks, it works like a charm. In fact iOS 5 makes my iPhone 4 work MUCH faster and more fluid on the animations and transitions.

Have a quick question with wifi sync though...I can initiate it manually, but it never does it automatically when I plug it in at night to charge...anyone have any experience?