2.0 is live!!!

[mad_vtak]

http://www.engadget.com/2008/07/10/iphone-firmware-2-0-is-live/

That's right. If you've been dying for a round of Super Monkey Ball, now's your chance. The firmware is available only through a direct link, not iTunes, so if you want it, follow the read link to sweet, succulent 2.0 paradise. We're loading it up as we speak, so we'll let you know what's good ASAP.

http://www.macrumors.com/2008/07/10/iphone-2-0-firmware-5a347-available-early/

In order to install the firmware, you will have to do it manually by pressing the Option key when pressing the "Check for Update" button in iTunes. Then select the .ipsw file manually. If for some reason your download is a ".zip" file, rename it to ".ipsw" before proceeding.

:tounge:

[up10ad]

Downloading it now...

[Proudfoot]

Downloaded. Now what do I do? :frown:

[ColsTiger]

Hold down Shift (for Windows) and Option (for mac) and click Check for Updates. Then browse to the .ipsw file you just downloaded and select. Viola!

[Ramesh]

Downloaded. Now what do I do? :frown:

Option and Click on the Check for update button, then browse to the ispw file to install the new version. Doing it now.

[ColsTiger]

Option and Click on the Check for update button, then browse to the ispw file to install the new version. Doing it now.

Great minds think alike.:wink:

[mad_vtak]

http://dl.getdropbox.com/u/29924/update%204.png

And its done. woo hoo

[Proudfoot]

Thanks for the rapid replies, but can't find anything ending in .ispw in the files downloaded. CONFUSED :frown:

[tharmsen]

downloading now!

[ColsTiger]

Thanks for the rapid replies, but can't find anything ending in .ispw in the files downloaded. CONFUSED :frown:

It's .ipsw for iphone software.

Use this link to download it and you should only have one file. Download it somewhere where you'll be able to find it when you install.

http://appldnld.apple.com.edgesuite.net/content.info.apple.com/iPhone/061-4955.20080710.bgt53/iPhone1,2_2.0_5A347_Restore.ipsw

[tharmsen]

downloading now!

...this is what I get.

[tharmsen]

Yeah, it nuked my iPhone. I'm having to restore now. So you know, mine is unhacked and has never been hacked... so I don't know why it nuked the phone.

[up10ad]

Crap tharmsen. I installed the ipsw right over my jb 1.1.4 and it did fine.

[tharmsen]

I'm still waiting for the restore to complete, I'm assuming it didn't brick my phone.

It's no big deal if it just caused a restore... if the install is successful it wipes everything out anyway. I'll try it again.

Ahh, it just finished the restore and is rebooting. The phone looks to be ok.

[tharmsen]

Tried it a second time after restoring and once again it errored out and nuked the phone.

[NateEssex]

Tried it a second time after restoring and once again it errored out and nuked the phone.

What link did you use to download from? Maybe I won't use the same one...

[tharmsen]

I downloaded it from MacRumors.

[up10ad]

Here it is! My iPhone with 2.0 and apps!

3223

[mmecca89]

What program did u use to jailbreak ur iphone 2.0 software

[Proudfoot]

Nah, not happening for me, guess i'll just have to wait for the official release, hopefully around midnight tonight.

Again thanks for the help guys

P.

[tharmsen]

I downloaded the patch again and tried it again... and again within a few seconds it errors out and nukes my phone. I guess I'll have to wait for the official version... and hope it works for me.

[tharmsen]

...and just tried it from another Mac and again it bombs out and nukes the phone.

[mmecca89]

yeah same i cant do anything with my phone now

[up10ad]

What program did u use to jailbreak ur iphone 2.0 software
No jb, just app store apps under 2.0.

[tharmsen]

Yeah, I don't think this patch is ready for prime time.

I could understand it, maybe a little, bombing during the install on a 1.1.4 phone like mine with all of it's various configurations and files being present. But the fact it bombs when trying to patch a freshly restored 1.1.4 phone with nothing on it tells me there's something wrong with the patch. I've had this phone since iDay and it's never had a problem with being patched before.

[djv72]

yeah same i cant do anything with my phone now

I was able to download the update and install it. My iphone is currently syncing up my music as I type this.

I downloaded the updated from my PC and updated from my PC.

-Dan

[ColsTiger]

Everything worked fine on mine. It takes a long time though.

[tharmsen]

Has anyone successfully installed the patch from a Mac? It would be ironic if it doesn't work from a Mac but does from a PC. :)

[ColsTiger]

Has anyone successfully installed the patch from a Mac? It would be ironic if it doesn't work from a Mac but does from a PC. :)

What patch are you talking about? This is not a patch; it's an update.

[enigmanic]

For all you Mac users out there: Safari automatically unzips the ipsw file, which you do NOT want. Instead, right click over the link and choose "Download Linked File As". This will ensure that the .ipsw file remains intact. Alternatively, you can use Firefox, which doesn't automatically unzip files.

[mediarite]

I'm on a Mac and have been sitting on the "Preparing iPhone for Software Update" screen for about 7 mins. now. Seems much longer than I'd expect.

Nevermind... it just started updating

[tharmsen]

I'm on a Mac and have been sitting on the "Preparing iPhone for Software Update" screen for about 7 mins. now. Seems much longer than I'd expect.

Nevermind... it just started updating
That's better than what I experience. I sit on that screen for about 10 seconds before I get the error.

http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m167/tharmsen/Picture109-56-54.png

[enigmanic]

That's better than what I experience. I sit on that screen for about 10 seconds before I get the error.



Tharmsen,
Two things:
1) Are you using the latest version of iTunes?
2) If you're on a Mac, make sure you didn't unzip the ipsw file (which Safari does automatically....make sure you right click and choose "save downloaded link as, to prevent Safari from unzipping the ipsw file).

[tharmsen]

Yup, latest version of iTunes (7.6.2) and I downloaded the IPSW file using Firefox so it's not unzipped.

Here's what happens.

(http://s104.photobucket.com/albums/m167/tharmsen/Video/?action=view&current=v20_upgrade.flv)

[mediarite]

Yup, latest version of iTunes (7.6.2)
(http://s104.photobucket.com/albums/m167/tharmsen/Video/?action=view&current=v20_upgrade.flv)

You have to be on iTunes 7.7
http://www.apple.com/itunes/download/

[tharmsen]

You have to be on iTunes 7.7
http://www.apple.com/itunes/download/

Dude, I totally missed that! Thanks. Duhh, now I feel like a dummy. :) I just clicked "check for updates" from within iTunes and it tells me 7.6.2 is current. LOL

[ColsTiger]

I'm on a Mac and have been sitting on the "Preparing iPhone for Software Update" screen for about 7 mins. now. Seems much longer than I'd expect.

Nevermind... it just started updating

Settle in then, because it takes a loooong time. Much longer than you would expect. This update is much different than all the others. I've never had my phone completely wiped out like this one. It'll have to load everything back on there before it's done. I would say it took 40 minutes at least for mine to completely upgrade.

[tharmsen]

Now it's working... hehe.

http://weblogs.newsday.com/sports/watchdog/blog/dunce.gif

[ColsTiger]

Dude, I totally missed that! Thanks. Duhh, now I feel like a dummy. :) I just clicked "check for updates" from within iTunes and it tells me 7.6.2 is current. LOL

Sometimes it's the simplest things. For the ones that were up at daybreak this morning we did this in order. 7.7 was available first and then we found 2.0, so there was no way we could leave it off.

[ColsTiger]

Now it's working... hehe.

http://weblogs.newsday.com/sports/watchdog/blog/dunce.gif

You should be done a little after 1PM eastern. :angry:

[tharmsen]

Sometimes it's the simplest things. For the ones that were up at daybreak this morning we did this in order. 7.7 was available first and then we found 2.0, so there was no way we could leave it off.
Did your iTunes tell you there was an update available? Neither of mine did... and when I checked using the iTunes>Check for Updates within iTunes it said 7.6.2 was the current version. Crazy.

Anyway, I'm very grateful for the help. Thanks guys.

[mediarite]

Settle in then, because it takes a loooong time. Much longer than you would expect. This update is much different than all the others. I've never had my phone completely wiped out like this one. It'll have to load everything back on there before it's done. I would say it took 40 minutes at least for mine to completely upgrade.

Yep. It's wrapping up the sync now. Looks like all's good though.

I dl'ed about 16 free apps before starting this. I'm like a kid on Christmas morning now. Waiting for it to finish up so I can play with my new toys.

[mediarite]

Did your iTunes tell you there was an update available? Neither of mine did... and when I checked using the iTunes>Check for Updates within iTunes it said 7.6.2 was the current version. Crazy.

Anyway, I'm very grateful for the help. Thanks guys.

Nope. It told me that 7.6.2 was current.

[ColsTiger]

Did your iTunes tell you there was an update available? Neither of mine did... and when I checked using the iTunes>Check for Updates within iTunes it said 7.6.2 was the current version. Crazy.

Anyway, I'm very grateful for the help. Thanks guys.

No it didn't. I read here in Bravo's post this morning that it was available for download at Apple.com but not through iTunes Update. I downloaded it then. I read about the 2.0 update file being available at macrumors and downloaded it there. Apple hasn't put either file on the regular update list yet. I'm wondering when they will.

[merlconn13]

ok i did it before and it bricked (old iTunes) so i got the 7.7 so it should work now? i gotta go to work soon and i don't feel like restoring again...

[tharmsen]

All done... now I get to play with it.

[paa79594]

ok i did it before and it bricked (old iTunes) so i got the 7.7 so it should work now? i gotta go to work soon and i don't feel like restoring again...

only problem people were having is that they had old itunes like you, so it should work, go for it

[bcaslis]

The Calendar app now understands separate calendars and colors them like in iCal. But I can't find anyway to set the individual colors on the iPhone or iTunes (it's not using the colors I set in iCal). Anyone know how to do this?

[tharmsen]

OMG, where the heck is cut and paste?!?!?! I hate Apple!

:p

This is some cool stuff. I'm digging 2.0.

[paa79594]

The Calendar app now understands separate calendars and colors them like in iCal. But I can't find anyway to set the individual colors on the iPhone or iTunes (it's not using the colors I set in iCal). Anyone know how to do this?

should be simple. will check when update is done.

[24trepid]

I'm running 2.0 , and AppStore.
It's awesome. Already downloaded a few apps.
Yippy.........:smile:

[bcaslis]

should be simple. will check when update is done.

I agree it should be simple. But I can't find any setting anywhere that controls this.

[Ezekiel2517]

ok, im doing mine as we speak... i swear if this bricks my phone im going to hurt somebody. lol

and tharmsen, im glad that you just didnt realize you needed 7.7 and that it wasnt a bigger problem... had me kinda scared mine wouldnt work for a second there

[paa79594]

just updated, however it is really sluggish and laggy in response. anyone else?

[Elbacanazo920]

I'll wait for it to release through iTunes.

[420greg]

Here it is! My iPhone with 2.0 and apps!

3223

Even after upgrading to 2.0 your carrier name can still say iRick?

[jjvaldez]

if I update now will it ef up my iphone when iTunes/ releases 2.0??

[Ezekiel2517]

aww, crap... i dont have a backup of my phone on this computer, and it erased all my stuff.... im sure i can go home and restore the back up, right?

[Ezekiel2517]

if I update now will it ef up my iphone when iTunes/ releases 2.0??

i wouldnt think so, its essentially the same thing, so it will probably just say "2.0 is the current version"

[up10ad]

Even after upgrading to 2.0 your carrier name can still say iRick?

Interesting, huh? I found that the first time I RESTORED from my backup and it worked OK, but the Mail app wouldn't work at all, but it retained the iRick carrier logo. So I did it all again (installed the ipsw) but selected to INSTALL AS NEW IPHONE. Afterwards everything is fine and the carrier logo is back to stock. I think the issues were because I installed right over a 1.1. JB and didn't select NEW PHONE in iTunes.

[coryt87]

Same thing happened to me, my carrier logo is still custom, but I'm okay with that

[merlconn13]

if u install as a NEW PHONE don't you lose all of your texts, settings, etc?? my carrier logo has said "dave" forever and im not even jailbroken. i had to restore a long time ago but the logo never went back to ATT

[TSheridan330]

Successful Update, everything is running smoothly so far. Thx.

[Bill-E]

Hello! I am new here...this is actually my first post...but with all the tips and tricks I've picked up I am happy to report that my iPhone easily, and quickly I might add, updated with no glitches to 2.0. I am having fun playing around with the apps right now!

[ColsTiger]

Hello! I am new here...this is actually my first post...but with all the tips and tricks I've picked up I am happy to report that my iPhone easily, and quickly I might add, updated with no glitches to 2.0. I am having fun playing around with the apps right now!

Good for you!! Welcome to EiC!

[connie]

You guys are braver than me, I'm scared to upgrade unofficially. But fill us in on the apps store when you get a chance.

[ColsTiger]

You guys are braver than me, I'm scared to upgrade unofficially. But fill us in on the apps store when you get a chance.

Check out the app store forum. It's getting new posts and reviews every couple of minutes.

[Proudfoot]

At last I'm in. Thanks folks.

:2cool::2cool::2cool::2cool::2cool:

[ColsTiger]

At last I'm in. Thanks folks.

:2cool::2cool::2cool::2cool::2cool:


Cool! YOu wouldn't think it would take that long to do it, but it does.:foot:

[NateEssex]

I downloaded the iPhone 2 software correctly. I go to iTunes and hold <option> and go to the iTUnes Menu-->Check for Updates...

I get: This verison of iTunes (7.7) is the current version.

I try it holding <ctrl> to no avail. I try it holding <command> to no avail. I try it holding <shift> to no avail.

Help please...

[gibby71]

I downloaded the iPhone 2 software correctly. I go to iTunes and hold <option> and go to the iTUnes Menu-->Check for Updates...

I get: This verison of iTunes (7.7) is the current version.

I try it holding <ctrl> to no avail. I try it holding <command> to no avail. I try it holding <shift> to no avail.

Help please...

Go to your iPhone menu not iTunes menu (click on your phone on the left panel)

[NateEssex]

Go to your iPhone menu not iTunes menu (click on your phone on the left panel)

You may be one of my new best friends :laugh2:

[jimmyrules712]

just downloaded itunes 7.7 and installed firmware 2.0 with no problems.

Have already browsed through all the available new apps and installed a bunch of free ones. I'm now able to use facebook CHAT on my iphone!

now to try to unlock it...

[ratstarwars]

Hold down Shift (for Windows) and Option (for mac) and click Check for Updates. Then browse to the .ipsw file you just downloaded and select. Viola!
Works purrrrfekt.
Hey Cols...do u remember the guy on EIC that had the Stormtrooper(starwars) avatar?

[Colin]

I updated to 7.7, downloaded the 2.0 software from macrumors and it bombed my phone. I'm in the process of restoring it right now.....my phone was not jailbroken and totally stock. Do I lose settings like mailbox info etc?

[paa79594]

I updated to 7.7, downloaded the 2.0 software from macrumors and it bombed my phone. I'm in the process of restoring it right now.....my phone was not jailbroken and totally stock. Do I lose settings like mailbox info etc?

Did you sync before you ran the update? (this would back you up) How did it bomb, what happened? My process took well over 20 minutes, but that was installing the new software, and putting back on my settings, mailboxes, music etc.

[Colin]

Answered my own question, it's restoring from a backup. ..... now the question, is, do I try again?

[Ramesh]

Did your iTunes tell you there was an update available? Neither of mine did... and when I checked using the iTunes>Check for Updates within iTunes it said 7.6.2 was the current version. Crazy.

Anyway, I'm very grateful for the help. Thanks guys.
I did the same thing; you have to do it from SYSTEM UPDATES no iTunes updates. Then you'll get iTunes and MobileMe updates.

Also, I've done 2 on Macs, and 1 on a PC. All are working fine. None were hacked, btw. My phone is staying hacked for PDS - so I'll never know... :laugh2:


For windows, use the Apple software update program.

[Colin]

Did you sync before you ran the update? (this would back you up) How did it bomb, what happened? My process took well over 20 minutes, but that was installing the new software, and putting back on my settings, mailboxes, music etc.

I got the 'unknown error unable to update.." message.

[NateEssex]

None were hacked, btw. My phone is staying hacked for PDS - so I'll never know... :laugh2:


What's "PDS"?

[raezilla]

do i have to restore my iphone first before i update?

[LauraBee]

http://www.engadget.com/2008/07/10/iphone-firmware-2-0-is-live/

That's right. If you've been dying for a round of Super Monkey Ball, now's your chance. The firmware is available only through a direct link, not iTunes, so if you want it, follow the read link to sweet, succulent 2.0 paradise. We're loading it up as we speak, so we'll let you know what's good ASAP.

http://www.macrumors.com/2008/07/10/iphone-2-0-firmware-5a347-available-early/


:tounge:

I've done everything that's suggested, and after I rename the file with .ipsw it even turned into a little icon... but I get error 1403 when I try to choose it after looking for an update while holding the option key... What am I doing wrong? Could you list exactly how the file should look before I choose it in case just getting rid of the .zip at the end of the name isn't really "renaming" it?

[enigmanic]

I've done everything that's suggested, and after I rename the file with .ipsw it even turned into a little icon... but I get error 1403 when I try to choose it after looking for an update while holding the option key... What am I doing wrong? Could you list exactly how the file should look before I choose it in case just getting rid of the .zip at the end of the name isn't really "renaming" it?

You should not have to rename anything. Are you using a Mac? If so, Safari automatically unzips the ipsw file, which you do NOT want. Instead, right click over the link and choose "Download Linked File As". This will ensure that the .ipsw file remains intact. Alternatively, you can use Firefox, which doesn't automatically unzip files.

[raezilla]

OMG this is amazing!

[NateEssex]

You should not have to rename anything. Are you using a Mac? If so, Safari automatically unzips the ipsw file, which you do NOT want. Instead, right click over the link and choose "Download Linked File As". This will ensure that the .ipsw file remains intact. Alternatively, you can use Firefox, which doesn't automatically unzip files.

And if, for some reason, there is a .zip after the .ipsw, then GetInfo on it and delete the .zip at the end leaving the .ipsw at the end.

Hope that makes sense.

[up10ad]

What's "PDS"?
PDS is one of our regular forum posters, Ramesh is selling his old phone to PDS.

[thedunn805]

I love the new firmware!

[tzhourdeka]

I downloaded it and it's just a folder, what do I do now?!?!?
I'm on a mac btw and it doesnt say .ipsw anywhere.

[enigmanic]

I downloaded it and it's just a folder, what do I do now?!?!?
I'm on a mac btw and it doesnt say .ipsw anywhere.

Safari is automatically unzipping your .ipsw, which you don't want. Scroll up 5 posts and read my reply to another user with the same issue. (Or click on this link (http://www.everythingicafe.com/forum/iphone-software/2-0-is-live-30791-9.html#post292593)).

[bls8195]

Just got the update, and now its restoring everything I had saved in itunes. Thanks for this guys.

[Comb]

OMG! 2.0 has MMS!

[DYoakum]

It's taking FOREVER. I've been on the "Preparing iPhone for software update" screen for over 45 mins now.

[up10ad]

OMG! 2.0 has MMS!
BS piled higher and deeper.

[Ramesh]

Safari is automatically unzipping your .ipsw, which you don't want. Scroll up 5 posts and read my reply to another user with the same issue. (Or click on this link (http://www.everythingicafe.com/forum/iphone-software/2-0-is-live-30791-9.html#post292593)).
You can also throw it into the trash, then pull it back out. That will rename it xxxx.ispw.zip. Then rename it, and remove the .zip.

[DYoakum]

okay i gave up

[tzhourdeka]

Safari is automatically unzipping your .ipsw, which you don't want. Scroll up 5 posts and read my reply to another user with the same issue. (Or click on this link (http://www.everythingicafe.com/forum/iphone-software/2-0-is-live-30791-9.html#post292593)).THANK YOU! :laugh2:

[DYoakum]

Anyone else have troubles with there update?

I've got the latest iTunes and did everything by the book.

[Steveo 90]

i cant seem to get it going.........
i have 7.7........downloaded file as is and when i hold option down i see the ipsw file but
i can not do anything with it,it wont let me choose it


wtf am i doing wrong

[uPhone559]

i have latest itunes, downloaded the 2.0 file twice, and still get error "5"

[wrhutch]

i have latest itunes, downloaded the 2.0 file twice, and still get error "5"

Happened for me too but it went away after I rebooted. 2.0 is now syncing :smile:

[mj2320]

i keep getting error 1600 on my mac

[mj2320]

coolness for you.... i refurbished with ziphone, is that the same thing

[connie]

OMG! 2.0 has MMS!

This isn't even funny if you are just kidding around.

[up10ad]

it's BS BS and more BS

[DYoakum]

I'm trying it again. Wish me luck.

[FlyersPhanatic9]

Ok I want to try this, but this is scaring me...


Normally if you choose to update, the iPhone or iPod touch software is updated but your settings and media are not affected. If your device currently has a software version prior to 2.0 (1.x) and you are updating to software version 2.0 or later, all data on your device will be erased in order to perform install the new software. In this case, iTunes will offer to create a one-time media backup of your device depending on what content is on your device and what content is stored in the iTunes Library you are connected to.


Am I just reading too much into this?
I've never jailbroken/hacked my iPhone before so I'm not worried about any of that, I'm just wondering what the general effects are to the nature that is suggested in the warning... I guess I just dont completely understand the lingo.

[mj2320]

it's BS BS and more BS

what's bs?

[Lincoln]

PDS is one of our regular forum posters, Ramesh is selling his old phone to PDS.

Is he? I'm trying to sell mine, but I despise PayPal and eBay, so I'd love to sell to someone on here. Shame the Marketplace is closed.

- John

[connie]

The post above that says there is MMS in 2.0 update!!

[Apple124]

Thanks everyone, I now have v2.0 as well!

[uPhone559]

how long does it say "preparing iphone for update"?

[mj2320]

WooooooHOOOOOO 2.0 has finally downloaded

[DYoakum]

It's done. :)

[robhon]

I was hoping to see Chinese character input on 2.0 and I'm not seeing it anywhere. :(

[up10ad]

what's bs?
Quote:
Originally Posted by Comb http://www.everythingicafe.com/forum/everythingiphone/buttons/viewpost.gif (http://www.everythingicafe.com/forum/iphone-software/2-0-is-live-30791-post292655.html#post292655)
OMG! 2.0 has MMS!

[up10ad]

I was hoping to see Chinese character input on 2.0 and I'm not seeing it anywhere. :(
In SETTINGS, GENERAL, KEYBOARD, INTL there are two, I didn't try turning them on however.

[FlyersPhanatic9]

So am I getting this straight?
It is possible that the update will wipe the media on my phone?
I will still have the media on my iTunes and simply have to sync again... correct?

[robhon]

I was hoping to see Chinese character input on 2.0 and I'm not seeing it anywhere. :(

Doh!! Found it.

In settings under "international."

[Diablo25]

Just updated..woohoo :) Still going thru all the apps on iTunes...there are a ton of them.

[raezilla]

So am I getting this straight?
It is possible that the update will wipe the media on my phone?
I will still have the media on my iTunes and simply have to sync again... correct?

thats what i did!

[Ramesh]

Is he? I'm trying to sell mine, but I despise PayPal and eBay, so I'd love to sell to someone on here. Shame the Marketplace is closed.

- John
I've given up on Chris. I've asked and asked and asked. He never answers me regarding this.

[caboose]

Ah, I just did this and 2.0 is installed on my phone. however whenever I plug my phone into my computer iTunes gives me an error that says "iTunes was unable to load dataclass information from Sync Services. Please try again later." I've done this a couple times and have restarted both the phone and my computer. I'm not sure what to do because i can't do anything it seems like.

[FlyersPhanatic9]

I think it worked.
It went blank for a little and then it came back up with the original world background and said "Iphone is now activated."
Then I slid to unlock and saw contacts, music all gone.
Then a thing came up on iTunes that asked if i wanted to restore from the backup so I said yes. Now it says "Restore in Progress" on my phone.
To the people who have already done it: Does this sound right?

[DYoakum]

As someone who uses the Mail app constantly, bulk delete is AWESOME.

[1<3Iphone]

Allright. I'm pretty tempted.
Is there any reason why I shouldn't upgrade to 2.0? I'm runnin 1.1.4 right now, but I doubt I'll pay for any apps in the appstore. I'm assuming the Devteam will stay running strong, but will there be any sort of jailbreaks for fw 2.0+?

You know what, I'll just upgrade, then see what happens in the future.

[connie]

Will this method work to upgrade Ipod Touch firmware also?

[DYoakum]

No it will not work with the Touch.

[FlyersPhanatic9]

Allright. I'm pretty tempted.
Is there any reason why I shouldn't upgrade to 2.0? I'm runnin 1.1.4 right now, but I doubt I'll pay for any apps in the appstore. I'm assuming the Devteam will stay running strong, but will there be any sort of jailbreaks for fw 2.0+?

You know what, I'll just upgrade, then see what happens in the future.

The best thing about this is... the free apps are awesome.
Maybe not so much for the games, but I've downloaded 10-15 free apps that are just plain useful.
(i.e. Free Song recognition, facebook, flashlight (just a completely blank white screen that turns your brightness up to use as a flashlight), etc.)

[ColsTiger]

Works purrrrfekt.
Hey Cols...do u remember the guy on EIC that had the Stormtrooper(starwars) avatar?

Yeah, but I haven't seen him around here in a while.

[DYoakum]

Free Song recognition

Where is this?

[caboose]

can anyone help me out with this? no one is seeming to have this problem.

[ColsTiger]

Anyone else have troubles with there update?

I've got the latest iTunes and did everything by the book.
Make sure you have iTunes 7.7. You have to download it from Apple.com/itunes

[Apple124]

Alright, so I had my fun with this but I see its kind of slow since it wasnt officially released my Apple. I want to restore now so that tomorrow morning or whenever it is released I can update to 2.0. It wont let me restore over iTunes, so what should I do to get back to 1.1.4?

[ColsTiger]

i have latest itunes, downloaded the 2.0 file twice, and still get error "5"

Make sure latest iTunes is 7.7.

[ColsTiger]

Ok I want to try this, but this is scaring me...



Am I just reading too much into this?
I've never jailbroken/hacked my iPhone before so I'm not worried about any of that, I'm just wondering what the general effects are to the nature that is suggested in the warning... I guess I just dont completely understand the lingo.

When ANYBODY updates to 2.0 from and of the 1.x firmware, they will get this message. It doesn't matter whether you're using the downloaded 2.0 file that we are using today or if you wait until apple releases 2.0 to everyone tomorrow. Every iphone that upgrades to 2.0 will be completely wiped out. This is different than any other firmware update in the past. That warning is just so people won't freak out when their phone is completely redone.

[ColsTiger]

how long does it say "preparing iphone for update"?

A lot longer than you would think.

[ColsTiger]

So am I getting this straight?
It is possible that the update will wipe the media on my phone?
I will still have the media on my iTunes and simply have to sync again... correct?

It will completely wipe the phone back, but then restore all of your media as long as you have a recent backup on your computer. Make sure to sync you iphone before you start the process and you should have any problem. You also need to have enough space on your hard drive for itunes to build the backup before it wipes it.

[rod4soonrs]

after updating to 2.0 today, can we delete the file we downloaded?

[FlyersPhanatic9]

Where is this?

Its the free app called "Shazam"

[eureka]

man this 2.0 update is baller i just wish there is a jb soon so i can get the spify apps and all the great eye candy customize has to offer!

why didn't apple release the categories application that was on installer? i heard they declined it...

[ColsTiger]

can anyone help me out with this? no one is seeming to have this problem.

Don't really know what to tell you. You scared me there for a minute because I remember seeing a Service Sync error when I was updating, but mine is syncing just fine right now with my Vista machine. I'll look around tonight to see if anyone else is having your problem.

[eureka]

after updating to 2.0 today, can we delete the file we downloaded?


yea u can delete it

[1<3Iphone]

It took me about 5 minutes for it to go from "Preparing phone for update" to start updating. Strange. It seems to have taken others a lot longer.

[ColsTiger]

Alright, so I had my fun with this but I see its kind of slow since it wasnt officially released my Apple. I want to restore now so that tomorrow morning or whenever it is released I can update to 2.0. It wont let me restore over iTunes, so what should I do to get back to 1.1.4?

I'm not sure we'll be able to go back. You might try downloading 1.1.4 from somewhere and doing the Option/Shift and Check for updates to see if it'll work. If it's like a PS3, there's no going back.

[ColsTiger]

It took me about 5 minutes for it to go from "Preparing phone for update" to start updating. Strange. It seems to have taken others a lot longer.

You've still got a ways to go. This is the longest update that they've had yet.

[ColsTiger]

yea u can delete it

How would you do it?

[Ramesh]

How would you do it?
highlight the file and hit the delete key..... ?

[Apple124]

I'm not sure we'll be able to go back. You might try downloading 1.1.4 from somewhere and doing the Option/Shift and Check for updates to see if it'll work. If it's like a PS3, there's no going back.

I figured I'd just keep it until tomorrow, then just hit restore so I actually get the offical 2.0

[ColsTiger]

highlight the file and hit the delete key..... ?

I think he meant deleting it from your phone and going back to 1.1.4.

[1<3Iphone]

You've still got a ways to go. This is the longest update that they've had yet.

It finished soon after. Hmmm. Vista intrigues me daily hehe. I dunno, probably just some weird occurrence.

[ColsTiger]

It finished soon after. Hmmm. Vista intrigues me daily hehe. I dunno, probably just some weird occurrence.

How much did you have on your phone?

[marklynn70]

Installed, working, and playing with the apps.

[ColsTiger]

Installed, working, and playing with the apps.

Cool! Mine is syncing fine with iTunes. So if apple releases a newer version, it should pick it up fine.

[Ramesh]

I think he meant deleting it from your phone and going back to 1.1.4.

"after updating to 2.0 today, can we delete the file we downloaded?"

Seems pretty clear to me...

[FlyersPhanatic9]

For one reason or another... all of my music didnt sync. It is in my library and all but only about half synced to my phone. Is this because of the apps and I dont have enough space?

[rod4soonrs]

I meant from my hard drive.

[ColsTiger]

"after updating to 2.0 today, can we delete the file we downloaded?"

Seems pretty clear to me...

You're right. I got sooners confused with apple124.

Alright, so I had my fun with this but I see its kind of slow since it wasnt officially released my Apple. I want to restore now so that tomorrow morning or whenever it is released I can update to 2.0. It wont let me restore over iTunes, so what should I do to get back to 1.1.4?

[ColsTiger]

For one reason or another... all of my music didnt sync. It is in my library and all but only about half synced to my phone. Is this because of the apps and I dont have enough space?

Did you have enough HD space for it to create the full backup?

[rod4soonrs]

OK, just finished with all this, where do I find my apps? They're in my Itunes, but not on my phone.

[ColsTiger]

OK, just finished with all this, where do I find my apps? They're in my Itunes, but not on my phone.


When your phone is connected to iTunes, if you highlight the phone on the left of the screen, then select the Applications tab just like you would select the music tab or the video tab.

[rod4soonrs]

Got it, thanks!

[FlyersPhanatic9]

Did you have enough HD space for it to create the full backup?

Yeah, I did.
It works fine now.
But for some reason it synced 200 of my songs, then like 3 apps, and then just disconnected.
So i just plugged it in and i got the rest.
Night all, gunna go play with what feels like my brand new toy, and try out MonkeyBall.

[ColsTiger]

Yeah, I did.
It works fine now.
But for some reason it synced 200 of my songs, then like 3 apps, and then just disconnected.
So i just plugged it in and i got the rest.
Night all, gunna go play with what feels like my brand new toy, and try out MonkeyBall.

Have fun! Is it syncing okay now?

[ColsTiger]

Got it, thanks!

Cool! Have fun!

[up10ad]

Its the free app called "Shazam"
And there is a second one called Midomi that can recognize a tune if you sing or hum it, from a radio or other playback device, or by typing in all or part of the artist or title. I may like it better, time will tell. Both FREE.

[enigmanic]

And there is a second one called Midomi that can recognize a tune if you sing or hum it, from a radio or other playback device, or by typing in all or part of the artist or title. I may like it better, time will tell. Both FREE.

According to Erica Sadun at TUAW, Shazam is only a free trial. Apparently there will be a subscription fee...most likely $5 - $10 a month. That totally sucks.

I tried Midomi, but kept getting a "server busy, please try again". Have you had more success with it?

[cdgarcia87]

does this work for the ipod touch?

[acosmichippo]

dammit... i'm at work all day, the firmware is found, link posted...

...then removed by request of Apple.

any other links out there?

ok, here is another link. It's from a site i've never heard of, so be wary. I'll give it a shot and post my results.

http://appldnld.apple.com.edgesuite.net/content.info.apple.com/iPhone/061-4955.20080710.bgt53/iPhone1,2_2.0_5A347_Restore.ipsw

[cdgarcia87]

http://www.macworld.com/article/134383/2008/07/iphone20.html

found this link on macworld.... i suppose click on the link in the first paragraph. not sure if it works.... but i'm using an ipod touch and can't get it to work...

[jooley]

According to Erica Sadun at TUAW, Shazam is only a free trial. Apparently there will be a subscription fee...most likely $5 - $10 a month. That totally sucks.

I tried Midomi, but kept getting a "server busy, please try again". Have you had more success with it?

I got Midomi to work. Hummed "The Chicken Dance" and it returned a bunch of them.

[addy005]

When is the 2.0 software going to be Jailbroken?

[bmg97]

Word !!!!!

[jimmyrules712]

FYI that 2.0 verison that everyone is linking to is NOT the correct 2.0 firmware. That firmware is 5A347 and the correct firmware is 5A345. Here is the info i've found:

"iPhone 3G is shipping with build 5A345. 5A347 is a build that was never intended for a production environment, and certainly not for installation on the original iPhone! As I mentioned earlier, it was built to be installed on iPhone 3G development test units only (note, I did not say production units), and has not been tested or designed for the original iPhone.

Build 5A347 contains a significant amount of debug code and that is, in part, the reason for the slowdowns iPhone classic users are seeing. As also mentioned previously, when 32k of debug data is collected, the build is designed to dump the data to a location which no production iPhone supports, and hence you're seeing timeouts while the write process attempts to do its job."

I did install the 5A347 firmware on my v1 and it seems to work fine, but as soon as the correct version is released I'm going to switch to that.

[ColsTiger]

When is the 2.0 software going to be Jailbroken?

already pwned. just waiting for the release in the next couple of days.

[addy005]

Sweet... Good deal.. I am going to wait until the JB is out...

[AntonChigurh]

FYI that 2.0 verison that everyone is linking to is NOT the correct 2.0 firmware. That firmware is 5A347 and the correct firmware is 5A345. Here is the info i've found:

"iPhone 3G is shipping with build 5A345. 5A347 is a build that was never intended for a production environment, and certainly not for installation on the original iPhone! As I mentioned earlier, it was built to be installed on iPhone 3G development test units only (note, I did not say production units), and has not been tested or designed for the original iPhone.

Build 5A347 contains a significant amount of debug code and that is, in part, the reason for the slowdowns iPhone classic users are seeing. As also mentioned previously, when 32k of debug data is collected, the build is designed to dump the data to a location which no production iPhone supports, and hence you're seeing timeouts while the write process attempts to do its job."

I did install the 5A347 firmware on my v1 and it seems to work fine, but as soon as the correct version is released I'm going to switch to that.

Where did you find that? I'm not saying you're wrong, I'm just curious. I hope that's not true though.

[rod4soonrs]

How will you know when a new version is available, and how do you change to it?

[ColsTiger]

FYI that 2.0 verison that everyone is linking to is NOT the correct 2.0 firmware. That firmware is 5A347 and the correct firmware is 5A345. Here is the info i've found:

"iPhone 3G is shipping with build 5A345. 5A347 is a build that was never intended for a production environment, and certainly not for installation on the original iPhone! As I mentioned earlier, it was built to be installed on iPhone 3G development test units only (note, I did not say production units), and has not been tested or designed for the original iPhone.

Build 5A347 contains a significant amount of debug code and that is, in part, the reason for the slowdowns iPhone classic users are seeing. As also mentioned previously, when 32k of debug data is collected, the build is designed to dump the data to a location which no production iPhone supports, and hence you're seeing timeouts while the write process attempts to do its job."

I did install the 5A347 firmware on my v1 and it seems to work fine, but as soon as the correct version is released I'm going to switch to that.

IF the build is a different version tomorrow, then I'll certainly upgrade as well. BTW, I haven't had any problems.

Also, macrumors as still got the same article up without an retraction or update; they've just removed the link at Apple's request.

[jimmyrules712]

IF the build is a different version tomorrow, then I'll certainly upgrade as well. BTW, I haven't had any problems.

Also, macrumors as still got the same article up without an retraction or update; they've just removed the link at Apple's request.
if you read the comments in that article the original poster provides the explanation I quoted above

[jimmyrules712]

Where did you find that? I'm not saying you're wrong, I'm just curious. I hope that's not true though.

see comment #1037

http://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?p=5767877#post5767877 (http://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?t=515313&page=42)

[crazysaint]

I tried to upgrade to 2.0 and failed miserably. I poked around a bit with the file I downloded (iPhone1,2_2.0_5A347_Restore.ipsw) and was finally able to get it working. Heres what I did(I'm on a windows m/c) :

Right click on the file and go to properties and then click on unblock.

shift click on restore and select the file again. it worked this time.

just now completed the restore and its working again..

Good luck

K

[up10ad]

I did install the 5A347 firmware on my v1 and it seems to work fine, but as soon as the correct version is released I'm going to switch to that.
I just checked the version of 2.0 that I downloaded yesterday at 8am and it is 5A347, and is also working well. I'll check the release ver to see what they are distributing.

[FlyersPhanatic9]

Mine is also 5A347
Thanks to all of you, esp. Cols for the help and also for sharing your success.
Without knowing that other people also did this, I dont think I would have done it.
And if I hadnt done it last night, and tried this morning and my iPhone bricked... well that would have ruined my weekend.

[ColsTiger]

I just checked the version of 2.0 that I downloaded yesterday at 8am and it is 5A347, and is also working well. I'll check the release ver to see what they are distributing.

Well, there is a new version that came out today. IT is about 7MB smaller, so it appears that it removes the debugging software of the beta file that we got yesterday. The only difference between the two files name is a 1 in the file name instead of a 2.

Early released 2.0 version from 7/10 - iPhone1,2_2.0_5A347_Restore.ipsw

Publicly released 2.0 version from 7/11 -iPhone1,1_2.0_5A347_Restore.ipsw

Because the first one includes some debugging software, I would recommend crossgrading to the publicly released version. But, I wouldn't do it today. I would wait until tomorrow when the apple itunes activation servers aren't quite so jammed up.