If you are wondering how much time to set aside to update your iPhone 4S to iOS 7.1, I have your answer:
Answered: How Long Does it Take to Upgrade an iPhone 4S to iOS 7.1
Hardware:
- 64 GB Black iPhone 4S formerly on AT&T, unlocked, and now on Straight Talk Wireless, Model MD257LL/A
- MacBook Pro 17″ running Mac OS 10.9.2
If you are wondering how long it takes to upgrade your iPhone 4S from 7.0.x to 7.1, it took me: 30 minutes and 11 seconds.
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| Time to update to iOS 7.1, 30 minutes, 11 seconds |
I had already backed it up (twice) and I had downloaded the upgrade in advance as well. My iPhone is pretty full, being a 64 gig phone, with only 8 gig free:
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| 8.03 GB of free space on my iPhone 4S |
It seems forever watching that white bar not go anywhere. It really should be suggested that you not upgrade unless you are really into something else so you don’t freak out about how the upgrade seems to be stuck and the bar not moving for 5 minutes.
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| iPhone 4S Updated to iOS 7.1 |
The new calling screen. And no, I’m not giving away someone’s phone number–that’s one of google’s many outgoing google voice numbers. You can call it but you’ll get an out of order message.
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| The new Simplified iOS 7.1 Phone Screen |
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