Excessive Data Usage with iPhone iOS 5 - FIX

FIX THE EXCESSIVE DATA USAGE PROBLEM


Turns out the problem is that Apple ships iOS5 with iCloud data syncing over cellular networks ON by default. This means all the documents and data stored on your phone for all the applications you have installed on your phone will be automatically uploaded to iCloud, decimating your puny cellular data plan you thought you’d never burn through.

If you are experiencing super high data usage on iOS5, just follow these steps:

1. Navigate to: Settings -> iCloud -> Documents & Data -> Use Cellular
2. Turn it OFF
3. Fight with AT&T (or other wireless carrier) about your excessive data usage charges

Also check the Data & Diagnostics and the Automatic Store Downloads.

• Diagnostics & Data:  Settings -> General -> About -> Diagnostics & Usage -> Don't Send
• Automatic Downloads:  Settings -> Store -> Set Use Cellular Data to Off

Why Apple would ever think its a good default to sync data and documents for all your phone’s applications over a cellular network in the world of severely limited data plans and usage based billing is beyond me. This, and the widespread battery issues with the iPhone 4S and iOS5 seem to indicate Apple didn’t do nearly enough field testing with the new phone or OS. Let’s home they learn from this in the future.

As posted on http://www.vancelucas.com/blog/excessive-data-usage-with-iphone-4s-ios5/

Airplay Mirroring

If you have a new iPhone (the 4S) or an iPad 2 with iOS 5 installed, you can use this easy guide to activate AirPlay mirroring on your device. Remember, you need an Apple TV (2nd generation) in order to utilize this feature.

Step 1: Make sure that your Apple TV is on, and that it’s connected to the same Wi-Fi network as your iDevice.

Step 2: From your device’s home screen, double tap the home button to bring up the multitasking tray.

Step 3: Swipe to the right two times to bring up the volume slider (you’ll pass the media controls), and tap the AirPlay icon.

Step 4: Switching the source to Apple TV should reveal the Mirroring option. Enable it.

Unlike Apple’s initial AirPlay introduction, almost all apps are compatible with AirPlay mirroring (except video from apps like Hulu that are copyrighted). Even the Camera application can be mirrored on the big screen, turning your TV into a giant viewfinder. FaceTime works great via mirroring on the 4S.

Apps appear on-screen in vertical view, and rotate to landscape mode to mirror the device. Though a majority of the titles in the App Store don’t support full screen just yet, the ones that do look amazing. This feature can only get better over time.

How to Upgrade to iOS 5

Hi All! I hope you enjoyed the first class. Below I have posted a video and written instructions on how to upgrade to iOS 5. Watch the video, read the instructions, and please contact me if you have any questions.

Before next class, I would like you to update to iOS 5 so you can take advantage of all the new features iOS 5 has to offer.

Important to Remember:

• You have installed the latest version of iTunes. Click here to access the download page.
• Ensure you have backed up your iPhone or iPad
• Read "5 things to do before you upgrade"

How to Upgrade to iOS 5

Posted by Josh Smith | 10/12/2011 | 70 Comments and 27 Reactions

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Apple’s newest mobile operating system, iOS 5 is available for download today. iOS 5 brings a collection of new features to old iPhones, iPod Touches and iPads.

There are over 200 new iOS 5 features, which will change the way you use your iOS device. If you have an old iPhone, iOS 5 will help you get ready to upgrade to an iPhone 4S, or it will help you get another year of use out of an old phone.

Apple has made the upgrade process pretty straightforward. If you haven’t already done so, you should be sure toprepare your iPhone for iOS 5.

Once you start the iOS 5 upgrade process, you shouldn’t stop. Typically upgrading right when the software is available is slower due to a large number of people updating. If you are updating your iPhone, be sure you can be without it for the duration of the upgrade.

iOS 5 is a free upgrade, and works on the iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4, iPod Touch 3rd generation, iPod Touch 4th generation, iPad and iPad 2.

Prepare for iOS 5

If you haven’t already read, 5 Things to Do Before You Upgrade to iOS 5, I suggest you give the list a quick glance, but we will cover the essential steps below.

iTunes 10.5 - The first thing you need to do is update iTunes. You can do this by choosing Check for Updates in the app, or downloading iTunes 10.5 directly from Apple.

Follow the prompts to update iTunes to the latest version. This should take 5-10 minutes once the file is downloaded.

Backup – Backup your iPhone, iPod Touch or iPad to your computer. To do this, plug in with a USB cable and allow the device to backup. If it does not automatically backup, you can right click on the device name in the left side of iTunes and choose backup. If moving to a new computer, be sure to transfer purchases to the computer for easy syncing.

How to Update to iOS 5

Now that you are ready, here’s how to upgrade to iOS 5.

1. Click on your device’s name in the iTunes sidebar.

2. This will open up Settings in the right hand area as shown below.

Click Check for Update to Upgrade to iOS 5.

3. Click on the Check for Update button in the middle of your screen.

4. iTunes will now download and upgrade your iPhone to iOS 5. This could take some time. Do not disconnect from your computer or quit iTunes until the iOS 5 upgrade is done.

5. When the update completes your device will restart and you will be prompted to sign in with your Apple ID. You can sync to iTunes to bring back your apps and data if need be.

6. Do not remove your device until your apps have synced back, otherwise you will have to recover lost apps, which is painful.

That’s all you need to do. We’ll be showing off how to use iOS 5 soon, for now, learn how to use the Notification Center in iOS 5.