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Here's how you can check if the update is available: http://www.tuaw.com/2010/06/21/ios-4-0-firmware-release-expe...

It's for iOS 4.0 but can be changed to check for 4.2.

However, my experience is that downloads are pretty slow in the first hours, when a new major version becomes available. Patience is needed.

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I'd really like people NOT to hit Apple's servers every 30 seconds on such a day if they can help it. Especially if someone goes all gung-ho and removes that timer altogether.

You're right! People shouldn't go over the top with it, but it still can be helpful.

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