Upgrading from Unofficial iPhone 2.0 Firmware to Official 2.0 Firmware
Yesterday, we published a link to what appeared to be the release version of the iPhone 2.0 Firmware. This version of the firmware was successfully installed on a number of original iPhones and readers were able to start using Apps from the iTunes App Store.
Today, Apple released the official 2.0 Firmware. While it carries the same build number, the file sizes are different and the iPhone model designation is different. One unconfirmed poster explains that the "iPhone1,2" firmware that was leaked yesterday was only intended for use on the iPhone 3G.
The details of the post are up for debate, as the current iPhone 3G will download and use the "leaked" 5a347 firmware upon restore. Still, due to this possibility, we recommend all readers who upgraded to the pre-release firmware to take the time to upgrade to the official firmware. The process is exactly the same. Remember, with any firmware upgrade, there is the possibility that you may lose your data, and we can't take any responsibility.
Before you begin, remember that the phone will have to be reactivated after firmware installation. This normally takes a few seconds when connecting to iTunes, but with the high number of activations today, Apple's iTunes servers have been unresponsive, leaving many waiting to activate. It appears activations have just now started to run smoothly, but you may want to wait even longer before "upgrading" just to be safe.
1. Sync your iPhone with iTunes 7.7 to make sure all data is backed up.
2. Download iPhone1,1_2.0_5A347_Restore.ipsw (Official firmware). You should get a single ".ipsw" file. If your browser renames it to a .zip file, you should rename it to ".ipsw"
3. In iTunes click on the "Check for Updates" while holding the Option key on the Mac (Shift key on Windows)
4. Select the firmware you downloaded in step #2
5. Wait for your iPhone to update and restore.
All your App Store applications and data should be moved over, and all applications should run.
Unrelated to this procedure, there have been sporadic reports of people having Applications quitting immediately after launch. This has happened both with original iPhone and iPhone 3G versions. The solution is to simply delete the application and redownload it from the App Store. Apple allows you to re-download any application for free.
Note: This is not for the iPod Touch. Touch owners need to wait until Apple releases the official Touch 2.0 firmware.
Note 2:: If you never installed the pre-release firmware, you can upgrade to the latest firmware just by clicking on "Check for Updates" in iTunes 7.7. iTunes will take care of the rest.
Today, Apple released the official 2.0 Firmware. While it carries the same build number, the file sizes are different and the iPhone model designation is different. One unconfirmed poster explains that the "iPhone1,2" firmware that was leaked yesterday was only intended for use on the iPhone 3G.
The details of the post are up for debate, as the current iPhone 3G will download and use the "leaked" 5a347 firmware upon restore. Still, due to this possibility, we recommend all readers who upgraded to the pre-release firmware to take the time to upgrade to the official firmware. The process is exactly the same. Remember, with any firmware upgrade, there is the possibility that you may lose your data, and we can't take any responsibility.
Before you begin, remember that the phone will have to be reactivated after firmware installation. This normally takes a few seconds when connecting to iTunes, but with the high number of activations today, Apple's iTunes servers have been unresponsive, leaving many waiting to activate. It appears activations have just now started to run smoothly, but you may want to wait even longer before "upgrading" just to be safe.
1. Sync your iPhone with iTunes 7.7 to make sure all data is backed up.
2. Download iPhone1,1_2.0_5A347_Restore.ipsw (Official firmware). You should get a single ".ipsw" file. If your browser renames it to a .zip file, you should rename it to ".ipsw"
3. In iTunes click on the "Check for Updates" while holding the Option key on the Mac (Shift key on Windows)
4. Select the firmware you downloaded in step #2
5. Wait for your iPhone to update and restore.
All your App Store applications and data should be moved over, and all applications should run.
Unrelated to this procedure, there have been sporadic reports of people having Applications quitting immediately after launch. This has happened both with original iPhone and iPhone 3G versions. The solution is to simply delete the application and redownload it from the App Store. Apple allows you to re-download any application for free.
Note: This is not for the iPod Touch. Touch owners need to wait until Apple releases the official Touch 2.0 firmware.
Note 2:: If you never installed the pre-release firmware, you can upgrade to the latest firmware just by clicking on "Check for Updates" in iTunes 7.7. iTunes will take care of the rest.
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47 months ago
I personally will wait till the weekend morning to do this upgrade. Hopefully the server will have cooled off by then.
47 months ago
That firmware was not intended for "development units".
That is the iPhone 3G firmware. "iPhone1,2" is iPhone 3G. "iPhone1,1" is the first generation iPhone.
It just so happens that the firmware appears to work ok for those who upgraded. But the iPhone1,2 firmware is fine...but only for iPhone 3G.
That is the iPhone 3G firmware. "iPhone1,2" is iPhone 3G. "iPhone1,1" is the first generation iPhone.
It just so happens that the firmware appears to work ok for those who upgraded. But the iPhone1,2 firmware is fine...but only for iPhone 3G.
47 months ago
I upgraded to the 2.0 firmware yesterday, and was pleasantly surprised to find that although it isn't GPS, I was still getting live tracking when i was getting directions on my maps. Is this just because of the version that I downloaded? Is anyone with the official 2.0 software getting the tracking on the original iPhone?
47 months ago
I'm glad the link to the correct update has been posted. I have been getting the strangest error message when I try to do a restore. Anyone else experience this message or know whether it might be related to the unofficial 2.0 firmware?
47 months ago
If you have only downloaded the development version and manually upgraded it previously, I don't believe you need to manually download and option-click load the new final build. By clicking "Restore", iTunes will connect to Apple's servers and download it anyway rather than restore the firmware you manually installed.
I'm pretty sure this is the case because any attempt to "Restore" to yesterday's firmware automatically would result in iTunes reporting that it could not find the file from which to restore the phone... unless you did it manually with option-click again.
I think this addresses aniej's question above, as well... the error you got in that PDF image is the same one I got when my phone went on the fritz yesterday just trying to reconnect to iTunes. Today, it didn't get that error. I presume it's because when you attempted an automatic restore last, it went looking for that file online rather than on your hard drive (which it will only do when you Option-click)... but since there is a full 2.0 5A347 build online now, clicking Restore should work.
I'm pretty sure this is the case because any attempt to "Restore" to yesterday's firmware automatically would result in iTunes reporting that it could not find the file from which to restore the phone... unless you did it manually with option-click again.
I think this addresses aniej's question above, as well... the error you got in that PDF image is the same one I got when my phone went on the fritz yesterday just trying to reconnect to iTunes. Today, it didn't get that error. I presume it's because when you attempted an automatic restore last, it went looking for that file online rather than on your hard drive (which it will only do when you Option-click)... but since there is a full 2.0 5A347 build online now, clicking Restore should work.
47 months ago
I'm waiting until iTunes gives me the 2.0 firmware. By that point, Apple will have decided it's ready for download safely.
I'm still waiting for the MobileMe updater though. I wonder when Apple will post that to Software Update.
And Arn, thanks for keeping the updates coming.
I'm still waiting for the MobileMe updater though. I wonder when Apple will post that to Software Update.
And Arn, thanks for keeping the updates coming.
47 months ago
Hm. I downloaded the firmware last night, and am buying a 3G after work today. My roommate is buying my old iPhone off me to use an as iPod though, so if I restore it with the "official" firmware, will it be able to activate? If my 3G is activated first, wouldn't it not work?
47 months ago
I think some time this weekend I will replace my early 2.0 software version.
47 months ago
I can confirm i had firmware 1,2 on my 2G phone and SMS chat typing was soooo sluggish. To the point where I didn't want to txt. I upgraded to 1,1 and everything is ok.
iPhone 2G (old) users SHOULD use the new new 1,1 firmware
iPhone 2G (old) users SHOULD use the new new 1,1 firmware
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