Updates on iPad 1

[JaniceH]

I was wondering if anyone knows if you can update the IPad 1 to the new OS 5 when it comes out . Thought I read somewhere you can't .. I am thinking of buying a used one but don't want to if I can't update it . Thanks ..

 

[theorioles33]

don't worry you can.

 

[iphonewarrior]

I was wondering if anyone knows if you can update the IPad 1 to the new OS 5 when it comes out . Thought I read somewhere you can't .. I am thinking of buying a used one but don't want to if I can't update it . Thanks ..

You will be able to update to iOS 5 when it's released to the general public. Hopefully it'll be soon because there is going to be a new iPhone in a couple of weeks.

 

[patrickj]

It will run iOS 5 but will not have all the features that the iPad 2 will. For instance, no AirPlay Mirroring and no Photo Stream or any of the camera-related enhancements. No multitasking gestures either I think.

 

[iphonewarrior]

...No multitasking gestures either I think.

That's why you jailbreak and install a simple tweak

 

[Lon]

That's why you jailbreak and install a simple tweak

You don't currently have to jailbreak to get the multi-touch gestures feature on the iPad 1 with 4.3.3; don't know what the plans are for iOS 5.0.

 

[patrickj]

That's why you jailbreak and install a simple tweak

I've had my iPad 2 jailbroken and honestly it did nothing for me whatsover. There were very few tweaks I thought added much value for me, and it made the iPad a little less stable. I'd far rather stick with stock and iOS 5.

 

[iphonewarrior]

You don't currently have to jailbreak to get the multi-touch gestures feature on the iPad 1 with 4.3.3; don't know what the plans are for iOS 5.0.

I know I used Xcode as well

 

[iphonewarrior]

I've had my iPad 2 jailbroken and honestly it did nothing for me whatsover. There were very few tweaks I thought added much value for me, and it made the iPad a little less stable. I'd far rather stick with stock and iOS 5.

That's fair enough, I jailbreak mainly for SBSettings. I so hope they add it to the Notification Center in a 5.* update.

 

[Lon]

I know I used Xcode as well

I don't know if there is any difference. I used Redsn0w, but used Xcode to install on a friend's. Haven't played with that one to see if it differs in any way. This has been a lifesaver since my Home Button is acting up.

 

[iphonewarrior]

I don't know if there is any difference. I used Redsn0w, but used Xcode to install on a friend's. Haven't played with that one to see if it differs in any way. This has been a lifesaver since my Home Button is acting up.

There isn't a differenc they're both exactly the same. The gestures are great, I love launching the multitasking bar with a swipe up.

 

[patrickj]

That's fair enough, I jailbreak mainly for SBSettings. I so hope they add it to the Notification Center in a 5.* update.

Or to the multitasking bar would be even nicer I think.

 

[Lon]

There isn't a differenc they're both exactly the same. The gestures are great, I love launching the multitasking bar with a swipe up.

I guess that would be right since the function is in the iOS and just activated through 2 different means.
I know. I am constantly trying to close Apps on my iPhone by swiping, er, pinching!

 

[greasemuntney]

I see no reason why they would not let the 1st gen ipad have gestures. I have been running it on mine with 4.3.3. and everything is great. Very useful add-on and hope they put it out active for the ipad 1st gen too.