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Moment of Truth: iPhone Software 1.1.1 is out


Earlier in the week, Apple's press release about how future software updates might well brick SIM-unlocked iPhones lit something of a fire - especially as the release stated "Apple plans to release the next iPhone software update, containing many new features including the iTunes Wi-Fi Music Store, later this week."

It's now later in the week, and the moment of truth for those who chose to unlock their SIMs, as the 152MB v1.1.1 update is now available via the iTunes Auto-Update. If you were one of the adventurous ones, the general consensus is to hold off from upgrading as the iPhone Dev Team have promised a re-locking tool within a week that should prevent your iPhone becoming an overpriced paperweight and allow you to enjoy the new iTunes Wi-Fi Store (and more) on your iPhone.

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Earlier in the week, Apple's press release about how future software updates might well brick SIM-unlocked iPhones lit something of a fire...
 

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Teresa

In response to comment #19, if you wait you will find that everything works fine. When I saw the yellow triangle, I almost disconnected...then I thought maybe the message is just part of the update process. Turns out I was right. So, for those who do update to v1.1.1 when you see the yellow triangle LEAVE THE PHONE ALONE! It will be OKAY!

October 11 2007 at 7:28 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
omer

what software version is coming in the new iphones sold at the apple stores.does this mean that new iphone sets can not be unlocked.is there a way to avoid updating of phone to 1.1.1 version ????

October 07 2007 at 3:31 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
gateway4tt

I just completed the 1.1.1 update (flawlessly i might add) WITH a hacked (not unlocked) iPhone. for me, everything worked perfectly. obviously, none of the hacks are there anymore, but it does still show up as taking up space on the phone, even though i cant get to anything. i am confident that 3rd party apps will be up and running again in no time. so no matter what you choose to do, its only a matter of time before things are available again.

September 29 2007 at 7:07 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
joshuwa

So................i finally started to like my phone because i could make mine a little different than the millions out there and apple puts the kabash on it just so i can buy songs while im driving???????
i shoulda stuck whith my nokia.............

September 29 2007 at 4:39 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
unteins

So, can anyone with an unlocked iPhone post their IMEI number, or email me?

You can find it through Settings>General>About

I may be able to answer the how to tell if your phone is unlocked (for those who aren't sure or who had anySIM fail in the middle) question, but I need to know the IMEI of an unlocked phone to see if the information I have is helpful.

So, if anyone can help out, we can hopefully identify ar risk iPhones with out the guess and pray method.

September 28 2007 at 10:56 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Steve

Bluetooth Battery Display:

Its not gone just kind of flaky.

I powered off the iPhone put it in
the charger with my headset and powered
up when it finished booting the battery
display again showed both the iPhone and the headset.

September 28 2007 at 1:13 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Niko

I have just updated to 1.1.1 and all my 3d party installed apps are gone and the BSD subsystem with it... makes me want to cry... The nice themes are gone. I then just tried to resinstall apptapp and now my phone shows a nice new itunes picture on the screen... Nothing more. I connected to itunes and learn that my phone is in recovery mode and needs to be restored. Bummer.

September 28 2007 at 4:15 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Sam

One thing this updates seems to have done is gotten rid of the big green charging icon for the apple bluetooth headset. Mine no longer shows up when both are docked. Anyone else have this problem?

September 28 2007 at 2:45 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Berenice Maya

I am completely lost in this situation. I dont know if I have an "unlocked" phone. I used jailbreak, ibrickr and installer.app. should I upgrade? please, help.
B

September 28 2007 at 2:26 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
jamminman

yeah installed the update and i had installer.app installed.

the update ran fine and my phone works ok, but all my 3rd party apps and hacks are GONE. all ringtones are gone too.

if i had the chance to go back and un-update my phone, i would.

September 28 2007 at 1:41 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
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