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Liveblogging the iPhone 1.0.1 update
The new iPhone 1.0.1 update just hit iTunes. TUAW is here to keep you informed about what that update means to you--as a normal user and/or as a hacker. Here's the dish we've learned about, what we're speculating about and what we know for a fact.
What's going on? Apple has just released the iPhone 1.0.1 update via iTunes.
What does this update do? It looks like Safari is the target of most of the updates, probably patching security holes. Apple's official update details are here.
Are there any obvious differences between v.1.0 and v.1.1? Apparently not. Other than the people failing to steal your passwords and stuff like that. TUAW Reader Robert Boyle comments: "Option to BCC yourself, mail is much faster. Messages load instantly. Yahoo push mail is swift."
What if I modded my iPhone? The update apparently wipes out the entire mod. Apple is not being kind or forgiving to the iPhone modders.
I didn't do anything illicit or snazzy? What about me? Looks like if you haven't modded your phone you'll be in fine shape. Pictures and most other synced data are untouched according to reports but you may lose your SMS messages when you do a full restore.
Can I still Jailbreak to open the file system and access everything? Reports are rolling in that yes, jailbreak will work under certain circumstances albeit with some limitations. Details to follow.
Details? Things are still a bit fuzzy, but it seems to involve putting the new dmg files in phonedmg just like you did the first time 'round with 1.0.
How do I decrypt the new iPhone 1.0.1 firmware image? Funny you should ask. Details right here on Nate True's fabulous site.
How can I get my decrypt key? Look here for some additional help.
Same password or different on the update dmgs? Looks like...different
Where's the firmware? Link right here. Or look in ~/Library/iTunes/iPhone Software Updates on your computer.
Do you have some basic steps? Yes: Update with 1.0.1, unpack into phonedmg (according to previous jailbreak instructions), run jailbreak. Unpack the 1.0 restore image to phonedmg, rejailbreak, and (according to CmputrAce and Harro), iphoneinterface will start working again.
So, Sadun, you going to try this out? Well...okay. Here goes nothing. I just clicked update. It says it's just going to do "bug fixes". Hah! Here we go. Clicking next...Clicking Agree...woooo. Here we go. Oh great. A couple of minutes in and I've trashed iTunes. It's now prompting me to restore and update. iTunes is downloading the software. Tick. Tock. Tick. Tock. Now it's "Preparing iPhone for restore." I hope iTunes at least buys dinner for the poor iPhone first.
So how's that whole "restore" thing going? Slowly. Verifying now. Soon, my iPhone will be as innocent as a baby. All done and dusted. She's syncing now.
What's that concern about "update"? After you enabled ssh on your iPhone, you probably want to have restored the original "update". Just saying.
What about iFuntastic? Updated to version 2.1.0. BREAKING! In fact, broken open. Just used it to jailbreak my restored iPhone. Still doesn't connect to iphoneinterface so it looks like I'm going to have to do a little massaging.
I really want to know exactly what changed. Do you know where I can find an exact file-by-file size compare? Why, yes!
Thanks to HaRRo, D-Side, Mel^101, NerveGas, nricciar, Cody, Shak, iPhonedHome, pen-x, CmputrAce, ShiveR, Bricolage, motaphone, kroo, elora, anon, lednerk, darkten, Robert Boyle, ob1, and NateTrue
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 4)
Robert Boyle said 10:00PM on 7-31-2007
Option to BCC yourself, mail is much faster. Messages load instantly. Yahoo push mail is swift.
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princebrand said 10:16PM on 7-31-2007
So... can anyone confirm whether or not they've fixed the VPN bug?
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Zoli said 10:20PM on 7-31-2007
I've seen improvements in mail, updated options in MMS, and youtube reflects youtube.com (evolution of dance isn't always the top of every day!)
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Mike said 10:30PM on 7-31-2007
"Usage" in settings was moved from the middle to the top
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Zoli said 10:40PM on 7-31-2007
Wow, I can't get this thing to crash! running iPod, google maps, mail, and safari runs great- no crashing- the way it should be!
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Ross said 10:43PM on 7-31-2007
Email also handles Exchange IMAP better. I used to only get folders that were children of the Inbox, while Exchange folders like Sent and Drafts or Public Folders only showed up on my computer. This has apparently been fixed.
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Matt Young said 10:47PM on 7-31-2007
Okay- after doing the software restore- does anyone else have to reset all their mail accounts from scratch? Manually? All my mail account info is wiped clean. This blows, friends. When I first set this up new it automatically gathered all my account info- what gives?
I have a lot of mail accounts!
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lostmyheadnmind said 10:48PM on 7-31-2007
With iFuntastic 2.1.0 will it work with iPhone v.1.1? curious to know since Everything I had updated on my phone with ringtones and such were deleted today just after I had put new ringtones and gave it the nice paw3d logo. Any Help?
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princebrand said 10:52PM on 7-31-2007
RE: Matt Young lost email accounts...
Had you modded the phone or did it wipe out a non-modded one? I'd heard that if you added ringtones, etc. it would do a 'full restore' but otherwise not. Just wondering what the deal is with your situation.
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Michael Conroy said 10:52PM on 7-31-2007
Well I really love my iphone and I am glad you are taking steps to keep me safe while I use it. Could you please tell me if you all are going to do something about the ear piece(sometimes its really hard to hear, and the speaker on the phone is not very good). And will I ever see video on this? thanks and hope to hear from someone soon...
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Matt Redman said 10:53PM on 7-31-2007
I haven't done any moding or hacking of my iPhone and still had to restore the iPod. Apparently it doesn't backup very often because though I synced it today, it took it back to a backup from 7/28. Anyone know a way to manually backup? It didn't leave me the option. Email me, wupatiki@mac.com if you know of anything. Thanks.
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Matt Young said 10:53PM on 7-31-2007
Aw dang- never mind, for some reason e-mail sync got turned off. That's really weird, but I fixed it. Duh.
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Arcsbite said 10:55PM on 7-31-2007
anyone know what happens to Hacktivated iPhones?
I'm in the UK so I had to use the naderson method to activate, will this update screw me over?
P.S. I've not used funtastic or any other mods, just the activation
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Ron Flax said 11:09PM on 7-31-2007
The PPTP VPN now works with encryption enabled (it didn't before). The bug where it prompts for the VPN password with a numeric keyboard is still there though. But at least the PPTP VPN now works!
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lostmyheadnmind said 11:01PM on 7-31-2007
Lets say I lost everything when I did the update. Even my sync didn't load right and damn near wiped my contacts clean off.
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St3phen said 11:01PM on 7-31-2007
There are now more time choices for when the phone's Passcode Lock gets invoked. It used to be 1 minute or Immediately. Now, there are choices for Immediately, 1, 5, 10, 15, and 30 minutes. Underneath the choices is a cautionary statement reading, "Shorter times are more secure."
A welcome change, for sure.
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thoughtstart said 12:49PM on 8-04-2007
It is now able to find IMAP subfolders on its own, without needing to specify an IMAP Path Prefix in Settings. Subsequently, it fixes the bug where messages sent from outside the Mail application were uploaded to a INBOX.INBOX.Sent/ subfolder instead of INBOX.Sent.
I tested it by emailing a photo through the Photos app and also by sending a URL through Safari's Share button and the sent messages are both now properly showing in my IMAP sent folder.
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Alex said 11:03PM on 7-31-2007
@Michael Conroy
You talk as if this is written by Apple itself... it's the "Unofficial" Apple Weblog, not an official one. We don't know when or if an issue with the earpiece will be addressed by Apple, but if you're having problems call AppleCare or bring the unit into a Genius Bar.
What do you mean will you ever see video on this? "This" being the iPhone? You can sync videos you know...
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vinny2cubes said 11:04PM on 7-31-2007
CRAP !!! It just wiped out ALL of my contacts !!!!
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Josh said 11:06PM on 7-31-2007
Passcode lock now has a lot more options.
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