iOS 7 Today! {CHAT THREAD}

JasonWatkins · 18-09-2013, 16:02

Quote:

Originally Posted by TescoJeans

I apologise for being uneducated but what does "GM" stand for?

Gold Master

enapace · 18-09-2013, 16:03

Quote:

Originally Posted by TescoJeans

I apologise for being uneducated but what does "GM" stand for?

Gold Master it is essentially the final copy before public release so that developers can make any last minute tweaks.

TescoJeans · 18-09-2013, 16:06

Ah, I see. That makes sense! Is there anything you miss from iOS 6?

jammie82uk · 18-09-2013, 16:07

Quote:

Originally Posted by TescoJeans

How big do you think the iOS 7 file is? And how long so you estimate it to take to download and install properly?

File size will be around 1.3 Gb
download time will depend on your internet speed and installation will take about 15 mins

lettice · 18-09-2013, 16:10

It works fine and has been stable through the betas/GM for the ipad 2 and up also.

Remember to go to the iBookstore once you have upgraded to get the iOS 7 manual for your device, they are all there now, but will only be visible once you have upgraded.
Also, be available as a pdf from the apple site later tonight at;
http://support.apple.com/manuals/

Amyy. · 18-09-2013, 16:13

I have a 4s and the ipad 2 and I'm really conflicted tbh. At the moment I'm thinking I'll probably keep iOS6 on the ipad for now...

JasonWatkins · 18-09-2013, 16:18

Quote:

Originally Posted by TescoJeans

Ah, I see. That makes sense! Is there anything you miss from iOS 6?

Good question. Been using 7 for so long, i've forgotten a lot of what 6 used to have !

deans6571 · 18-09-2013, 16:33

Quote:

Originally Posted by lettice

It works fine and has been stable through the betas/GM for the ipad 2 and up also.

Remember to go to the iBookstore once you have upgraded to get the iOS 7 manual for your device, they are all there now, but will only be visible once you have upgraded.
Also, be available as a pdf from the apple site later tonight at;
http://support.apple.com/manuals/

There's a really good guide about iOS7 here (which someone posted above):

iOS 7 Guide

calico_pie · 18-09-2013, 16:47

Quote:

Originally Posted by enapace

Have either of you used it on the iPad 4 curious to see if it is as fluid on there as well.

I have it installed on the iPad 3 and it seems fine on there, so would have thought it should be OK on the 4.

One thing with iOS7 though - a big part of how it looks is down to your wallpaper, because of the transparency. My wife didn't really like it because the folder icon backgrounds were brown, rather than black. But that was down to the wallpaper (we had the autumn leaves one). The Mavericks wallpaper with the blue / turquoise of the waves works pretty well with blue folder icons though.

anyonefortennis · 18-09-2013, 16:51

Quote:

Originally Posted by calico_pie

I have it installed on the iPad 3 and it seems fine on there, so would have thought it should be OK on the 4.

One thing with iOS7 though - a big part of how it looks is down to your wallpaper, because of the transparency. My wife didn't really like it because the folder icon backgrounds were brown, rather than black. But that was down to the wallpaper (we had the autumn leaves one). The Mavericks wallpaper with the blue / turquoise of the waves works pretty well with blue folder icons though.

What autumn leaves one?

MagicCoppelia · 18-09-2013, 16:55

I don't know whether to put it on my iPad 2 as I have heard it could make it slow or buggy. Any advice please?.

deans6571 · 18-09-2013, 17:04

Quote:

Originally Posted by MagicCoppelia

I don't know whether to put it on my iPad 2 as I have heard it could make it slow or buggy. Any advice please?.

...I'm in the same boat!!

Heard people say that it makes the iPad 2 run quite slowly and apparently, iOS7 feels more like its in Beta than a Gold Master release..!!

robcole2009 · 18-09-2013, 17:09

Don't forget to update iTunes to 11.1 the current version 11.05 wont let you sync with ios 7.

MagicCoppelia · 18-09-2013, 17:16

Quote:

Originally Posted by deans6571

...I'm in the same boat!!

Heard people say that it makes the iPad 2 run quite slowly and apparently, iOS7 feels more like its in Beta than a Gold Master release..!!

Oh gawd, I really want the update but not if its going to be like that.

anyonefortennis · 18-09-2013, 17:18

It's available now on iTunes 11.1

Sexbomb · 18-09-2013, 17:18

If you set this up as a new phone, can you restore the contacts etc from the back up?

DevonBloke · 18-09-2013, 17:24

"iOS 6.1.4..... Your software is up to date." Damn!

Get ready for Internet meltdown!

anyonefortennis · 18-09-2013, 17:25

Quote:

Originally Posted by DevonBloke

"iOS 6.1.4..... Your software is up to date." Damn!

Get ready for Internet meltdown!

Did you download the new version of iTunes 11.1?

JasonWatkins · 18-09-2013, 17:25

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sexbomb

If you set this up as a new phone, can you restore the contacts etc from the back up?

If they're on iCloud, you should be able to - this is what i'm hoping to do. I want to refresh the whole thing as-new and start from scratch.

I'm hoping i don't lose my progress on Temple Run 2 .. again

kendoguk · 18-09-2013, 17:26

I don't use iTunes on a computer gotta wait for the phone to tell me when.

CrazyLoop · 18-09-2013, 17:27

Can't wait for it, won't be able to install at 6 though as I'll be out by then

anyonefortennis · 18-09-2013, 17:28

Quote:

Originally Posted by CrazyLoop

Can't wait for it, won't be able to install at 6 though as I'll be out by then

You can dowload it now on the new version of iTunes 11.1.

CrazyLoop · 18-09-2013, 17:31

Quote:

Originally Posted by anyonefortennis

You can dowload it now on the new version of iTunes 11.1.

I'm just trying that

anyonefortennis · 18-09-2013, 17:32

Quote:

Originally Posted by CrazyLoop

I'm just trying that

www.itunes.com/uk

Sexbomb · 18-09-2013, 17:33

Mine only says 6.1.3 and upto date.

18-09-2013, 16:02	#51
JasonWatkins Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 53,670	Quote: Originally Posted by TescoJeans I apologise for being uneducated but what does "GM" stand for? Gold Master

18-09-2013, 16:03	#52
enapace Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Posts: 4,249	Quote: Originally Posted by TescoJeans I apologise for being uneducated but what does "GM" stand for? Gold Master it is essentially the final copy before public release so that developers can make any last minute tweaks.

18-09-2013, 16:06	#53
TescoJeans Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Posts: 980	Ah, I see. That makes sense! Is there anything you miss from iOS 6?

18-09-2013, 16:07	#54
jammie82uk Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Leicester Posts: 242	Quote: Originally Posted by TescoJeans How big do you think the iOS 7 file is? And how long so you estimate it to take to download and install properly? File size will be around 1.3 Gb download time will depend on your internet speed and installation will take about 15 mins

18-09-2013, 16:10	#55
lettice Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2000 Posts: 4,573	It works fine and has been stable through the betas/GM for the ipad 2 and up also. Remember to go to the iBookstore once you have upgraded to get the iOS 7 manual for your device, they are all there now, but will only be visible once you have upgraded. Also, be available as a pdf from the apple site later tonight at; http://support.apple.com/manuals/

18-09-2013, 16:13	#56
Amyy. Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: the TARDIS Posts: 258	I have a 4s and the ipad 2 and I'm really conflicted tbh. At the moment I'm thinking I'll probably keep iOS6 on the ipad for now...

18-09-2013, 16:18	#57
JasonWatkins Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 53,670	Quote: Originally Posted by TescoJeans Ah, I see. That makes sense! Is there anything you miss from iOS 6? Good question. Been using 7 for so long, i've forgotten a lot of what 6 used to have !

18-09-2013, 16:33	#58
deans6571 Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: S.Croydon, Surrey Posts: 3,076	Quote: Originally Posted by lettice It works fine and has been stable through the betas/GM for the ipad 2 and up also. Remember to go to the iBookstore once you have upgraded to get the iOS 7 manual for your device, they are all there now, but will only be visible once you have upgraded. Also, be available as a pdf from the apple site later tonight at; http://support.apple.com/manuals/ There's a really good guide about iOS7 here (which someone posted above): iOS 7 Guide

18-09-2013, 16:47	#59
calico_pie Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 9,428	Quote: Originally Posted by enapace Have either of you used it on the iPad 4 curious to see if it is as fluid on there as well. I have it installed on the iPad 3 and it seems fine on there, so would have thought it should be OK on the 4. One thing with iOS7 though - a big part of how it looks is down to your wallpaper, because of the transparency. My wife didn't really like it because the folder icon backgrounds were brown, rather than black. But that was down to the wallpaper (we had the autumn leaves one). The Mavericks wallpaper with the blue / turquoise of the waves works pretty well with blue folder icons though.

18-09-2013, 16:51	#60
anyonefortennis Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: 🇬🇧 Posts: 60,865	Quote: Originally Posted by calico_pie I have it installed on the iPad 3 and it seems fine on there, so would have thought it should be OK on the 4. One thing with iOS7 though - a big part of how it looks is down to your wallpaper, because of the transparency. My wife didn't really like it because the folder icon backgrounds were brown, rather than black. But that was down to the wallpaper (we had the autumn leaves one). The Mavericks wallpaper with the blue / turquoise of the waves works pretty well with blue folder icons though. What autumn leaves one?

18-09-2013, 16:55	#61
MagicCoppelia Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 2,657	I don't know whether to put it on my iPad 2 as I have heard it could make it slow or buggy. Any advice please?.

18-09-2013, 17:04	#62
deans6571 Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: S.Croydon, Surrey Posts: 3,076	Quote: Originally Posted by MagicCoppelia I don't know whether to put it on my iPad 2 as I have heard it could make it slow or buggy. Any advice please?. ...I'm in the same boat!! Heard people say that it makes the iPad 2 run quite slowly and apparently, iOS7 feels more like its in Beta than a Gold Master release..!!

18-09-2013, 17:09	#63
robcole2009 Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Barry, South Wales Posts: 354	Don't forget to update iTunes to 11.1 the current version 11.05 wont let you sync with ios 7.

18-09-2013, 17:16	#64
MagicCoppelia Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 2,657	Quote: Originally Posted by deans6571 ...I'm in the same boat!! Heard people say that it makes the iPad 2 run quite slowly and apparently, iOS7 feels more like its in Beta than a Gold Master release..!! Oh gawd, I really want the update but not if its going to be like that.

18-09-2013, 17:18	#65
anyonefortennis Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: 🇬🇧 Posts: 60,865	It's available now on iTunes 11.1

18-09-2013, 17:18	#66
Sexbomb Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Lancs Posts: 14,456	If you set this up as a new phone, can you restore the contacts etc from the back up?

18-09-2013, 17:24	#67
DevonBloke Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Totnes, Devon Posts: 6,694	"iOS 6.1.4..... Your software is up to date." Damn! Get ready for Internet meltdown!

18-09-2013, 17:25	#68
anyonefortennis Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: 🇬🇧 Posts: 60,865	Quote: Originally Posted by DevonBloke "iOS 6.1.4..... Your software is up to date." Damn! Get ready for Internet meltdown! Did you download the new version of iTunes 11.1?

18-09-2013, 17:25	#69
JasonWatkins Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 53,670	Quote: Originally Posted by Sexbomb If you set this up as a new phone, can you restore the contacts etc from the back up? If they're on iCloud, you should be able to - this is what i'm hoping to do. I want to refresh the whole thing as-new and start from scratch. I'm hoping i don't lose my progress on Temple Run 2 .. again

18-09-2013, 17:26	#70
kendoguk Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: My Bedroom Posts: 8,905	I don't use iTunes on a computer gotta wait for the phone to tell me when.

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18-09-2013, 17:27	#71
CrazyLoop Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Posts: 17,711	Can't wait for it, won't be able to install at 6 though as I'll be out by then

18-09-2013, 17:28	#72
anyonefortennis Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: 🇬🇧 Posts: 60,865	Quote: Originally Posted by CrazyLoop Can't wait for it, won't be able to install at 6 though as I'll be out by then You can dowload it now on the new version of iTunes 11.1.

18-09-2013, 17:31	#73
CrazyLoop Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Posts: 17,711	Quote: Originally Posted by anyonefortennis You can dowload it now on the new version of iTunes 11.1. I'm just trying that

18-09-2013, 17:32	#74
anyonefortennis Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: 🇬🇧 Posts: 60,865	Quote: Originally Posted by CrazyLoop I'm just trying that www.itunes.com/uk

18-09-2013, 17:33	#75
Sexbomb Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Lancs Posts: 14,456	Mine only says 6.1.3 and upto date.