Restoring iPhone after jailbraking with Ziphone!!!

Sebanator · 03-26-2008, 07:26 PM

Hello, everyone.

I have a question about Ziphone. Two days ago I jailbroke my iPhone using Ziphone and then decided to restore it just to test it out.

When I restored the iPhone, it gave me the option on iTunes to either restore as "new iPhone" or restore according to my existing iPhone with my cell phone number and everything. I chose the second option that had my cell phone number on it.

It restored everything back to the way it was, much to my relief. I just want to know if my iPhone is COMPLETELY in the clear now. If I were to install the upcoming update in June, would my iPhone be alright, or should I go back to iTunes and restore it completely as a new iPhone?

Sorry for the long paragraph.

ColsTiger · 03-26-2008, 07:28 PM

It should be just like a virgin phone without any jailbreaking hangover.

Sebanator · 03-26-2008, 07:35 PM

PERFECT! Thanks, ColsTiger. Just want to make sure I restored it correctly. What do you think about Ziphone's reliability? Do you think it works alright?

ColsTiger · 03-26-2008, 09:43 PM

Originally Posted by Sebanator

PERFECT! Thanks, ColsTiger. Just want to make sure I restored it correctly. What do you think about Ziphone's reliability? Do you think it works alright?

It seems to be the overwhelming favorite among jailbreakers. As long as you research the apps you install, you should be fine.

I would suggest you post any questions about the jailbreaking process on the iPhone Modifications forum. That's where the true jailbreaking experts hang out.

Enjoy!

psylichon · 03-26-2008, 09:49 PM

I don't mean to confuse the issue... but now I have a question:

I thought it was always best to choose "new iPhone" when restoring to truly get it back to factory condition? Am I mistaken?

Swagger · 03-26-2008, 09:53 PM

Originally Posted by psylichon

I don't mean to confuse the issue... but now I have a question:

I thought it was always best to choose "new iPhone" when restoring to truly get it back to factory condition? Am I mistaken?

Good question, I'd like the answer to your question also..M

Swagger · 03-26-2008, 10:06 PM

Originally Posted by psylichon

I don't mean to confuse the issue... but now I have a question:

I thought it was always best to choose "new iPhone" when restoring to truly get it back to factory condition? Am I mistaken?

Psylichon & OP,
I love you both. I tried restoring as a new phone. My email is now working, but yes the whole phone gets erased. I guess a restore and back up, only erases certain things. The New Phone option takes it back to factory state...Thanks guys, you saved me a trip to The Apple Store...

Mark

psylichon · 03-26-2008, 10:09 PM

Originally Posted by Swagger

Psylichon & OP,
I love you both. I tried restoring as a new phone. My email is now working, but yes the whole phone gets erased. I guess a restore and back up, only erases certain things. The New Phone option takes it back to factory state...Thanks guys, you saved me a trip to The Apple Store...Mark

Sweet! I guess that answers our question then, huh?

Really glad things worked out for you... cya round...

ColsTiger · 03-26-2008, 10:29 PM

Originally Posted by Sebanator

PERFECT! Thanks, ColsTiger. Just want to make sure I restored it correctly. What do you think about Ziphone's reliability? Do you think it works alright?

Based on what psylichon posted, I would suggest reading a little more about Ziphone before you upgrade your phone in the future.

This seems to be the most definitive thread on Ziphone.

Ziphone Questions? Look Here

The good thing is that it seems you have the option to restore multiple times with Ziphone. IF your phone is unlocked or jailbroken, it's always best to wait before upgrading to a newly released firmware. As long as your phone is restored "correctly", then it should be in a virgin state and you shouldn't have any problem with a firmware update.

I hope this helps.

psylichon · 03-26-2008, 11:00 PM

Originally Posted by ColsTiger

Based on what psylichon posted, I would suggest reading a little more about Ziphone before you upgrade your phone in the future.

I'm confused as to who you're addressing and also your opinion on the question at hand...?

Everything I've read about Ziphone always says to restore as a new user and not restore from backup. You disagree?