Originally Posted by
Gooster I have the iOS 5 IPSW file I DLed from Apple's server. My phone is now in "Recovery mode" apparently (USB cable & iTunes logo on the screen). When I do the Option + Restore method, it seems like the update will be underway. The bar fills and then I get an error. iTunes does not recognize my iPhone. It says "Name: iPhone," and everything is "n/a." Will I be able to do this through the DLed file now or do I now need to just go through the iTunes method of updating? Thanks.
Btw, my iPhone was not recognized some time after I put it in Airplane mode and did a soft reset. I'm guessing it's on Apple's servers?
i had the same problem, just enter your phone in dfu mode,by holding sleep/wake button+home button for 10 seconds,then leave the sleep/wake button ,but keep holding the home button,then your itunes will show up your device on itunes.then do the restore. thats how it worked for me

.all the best.