As Apple servers are overwhelmed right now by users trying to download IOS 5, many users are reporting "Error -3200" or "Error -3259" for iPads. The error is just an indication that your download is timing out because of all of the demand. If you want to bypass this problem and get IOS 5 as soon as possible, here's what to do:
MAKE SURE TO BACKUP YOUR DEVICE BEFORE UPGRADING.
1. Download the IOS 5 Firmware directly from Apple by clicking on the links below, save the file to your desktop:
iOS 5 IPSW Firmware Update Files
- iPhone 3GS - appldnld.apple.com/iPhone4/041-8356.20111012.SQRDT...
- iPhone 4 GSM - (AT&T)- appldnld.apple.com/iPhone4/041-8358.20111012.FFc34...
- iPhone 4 CDMA - (Verizon) - appldnld.apple.com/iPhone4/041-9743.20111012.vjhfp...
- iPhone 4,1 (4S?) - appldnld.apple.com/iPhone4/041-1317.20111012.UVTgr...
- iPad - appldnld.apple.com/iPhone4/041-8357.20111012.DTOrM...
- iPad 2 WiFi - appldnld.apple.com/iPhone4/041-9618.20111012.Zxb22...
- iPad 2,2 – GSM (AT&T) - appldnld.apple.com/iPhone4/041-9619.20111012.y34Nx...
- iPad 2,3 – CDMA (Verizon) - appldnld.apple.com/iPhone4/041-9620.20111012.pnB4r...
- iPod touch 3G - appldnld.apple.com/iPhone4/061-8360.20111012.New3w...
- iPod touch 4G - appldnld.apple.com/iPhone4/061-9622.20111012.Evry3...
- Apple TV2 - appldnld.apple.com/AppleTV/061-9621.20111012.Vgijx...
2. After downloading the desired firmware, you can shift-click (PC) or option-click (Mac) the "Update" button in iTunes. A file dialog will open and let you choose the downloaded ipsw-file from your desktop.
3. Proceed with the upgrade as usual.
4. If you get Error -3002 at this point, try to do a Restore, rather than an Upgrade - remember to shift-click (or option-click on a Mac).
Please let me know if you have any issues with this procedure in the comments section below.
UPDATE - Similar solutions for iOS 5.1: http://obscureport.blogspot.com/2012/03/solution-to-ios-51-download-problems.html
