Filed under: iPod Family, Software Update, iPhone, App Store
Get your 2.0 firmware on ... early!
Just as the MobileMe software was found early, so has the iPhone 2.0 firmware! Yes, you heard me correctly, you can now download the long-awaited, much-anticipated, 2.0 firmware. MacRumors reports that you can download the 2.0 firmware by clicking this link (iPhone1,2_2.0_5A347_Restore.ipsw). Before you just up and download this random file from Apple's website, note this knowledge base article in which Apple notes that your iPhone/iPod touch will be erased in order to perform the 2.0 install.
"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. You should ensure that you have enough free space on your Mac or PC to accommodate a backup that matches the capacity of your iPhone or iPod touch (4 GB, 8 GB, 16 GB, or 32 GB) if you proceed with the this backup," explains Apple.
To install this update, you must download the ipsw file and iTunes 7.7. Open iTunes and clicking the option + clicking the check for update button will prompt iTunes to ask for the ipsw location; once you've done that, iTunes will begin the firmware update.
Auntie TUAW's note: we would recommend you wait for the "official release" of the 2.0 firmware; it's not a good idea to go poking around on Apple's servers and download random files for installs.
[via MacRumors]
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 8)
molo said 9:34AM on 7-10-2008
will it lock, my unlocked iphone?
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Mistress said 9:37AM on 7-10-2008
My heart just about jumped out of my chest... But how do we know this won't hurt?? I don't know that I'd do it till Apple releases it unless someone else shows me they did it and their phone is fine...
MRCUR said 9:38AM on 7-10-2008
I'd say probably. There is probably a new firmware for the modem included in the firmware, so that would certainly mess with your unlock.
Chris Coleman said 9:36AM on 7-10-2008
Tempting, but since I'm at work, I resigned myself this morning to the fact that I'm not going to upgrade until I get home today (providing it's released by then).
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Brandon Martinez said 9:56AM on 7-10-2008
Thank God for LogMeIn! I'm at work too, doing everything remotely :)
Brandon Martinez said 9:57AM on 7-10-2008
and by that, I mean, downloading, obviously not doing that actual upgrade ;)
also downloading a bunch of apps
Steve said 10:57AM on 7-10-2008
I swear by Logmein! - It helped my company recover a stolen mac.
I still havent been able to successfully log into me.com or sign on in the mobileme system pref - I guess ppl are being the servers down :(
mike said 9:37AM on 7-10-2008
PARAPHRASE:
omg! omg! omg! we found it! here it is! you can get it too! click here!!!!
ZOMG....
this isn't a good idea, so you might not want to try it...
LOL... just like the ... "Confirmed: Apple News Attention Getter of the Year!" followed by "This is just a rumor and should be treated as such."
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mike said 9:40AM on 7-10-2008
i should add that i love TUAW... but you all make me laugh so hard almost every day.
no hard feelings, i'm totally with you on this too.
Robert Palmer said 9:37AM on 7-10-2008
It's REALLY not working for my iPod touch. I re-virginized it to 1.1.4 before I even started. When trying to install this package, it says that the software can't be updated [5] and that I have to restore the device.
Poopie.
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Robert Palmer said 9:52AM on 7-10-2008
Aaaannd ... then Nik kindly reminded me that the iPod touch update is a paid one. This is what happens when I try to do software updates at 6 in the morning.
iamwatson said 9:55AM on 7-10-2008
I dont think its gonna work on your touch until you're able to buy it from apple for 9.99 It'll be a different version just like the software update last january. Just an idea...I don't know for sure.
Jake Pollack said 10:49AM on 7-10-2008
It's an iPhone restore file. I would wait a day, lol.
Hyper-early adopter said 9:39AM on 7-10-2008
Trying it now -- will report back . . . Download is working fine.
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Hyper-early adopter said 10:03AM on 7-10-2008
Worked for me -- takes a long time (10-15 minutes?), so don't worry. Has to wipe the iPhone (takes the longest), install, and verify the install, and update the firmware.
Hyper-early adopter said 10:07AM on 7-10-2008
One more thing: after the install, you will need to restart iTunes and then reconnect the iPhone. Otherwise, you get a really scary error message and think you bricked your phone.
Farmer Joe said 9:41AM on 7-10-2008
Just to be clear about a couple of things:
1) Is it correct that if you upgrade the firmware, the phone will return to a non-jailbroken state, and all of the previously installed apps will be deleted?
2) If so, can one simply re-jailbreak the phone, or would one have to wait for a 2.0 specific jailbreak program?
3) Am I correct in thinking that 2.0 will probably break my 1.1.4 apps anyway?
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louije said 10:45AM on 7-10-2008
Correct, incorrect, correct.
greg said 9:41AM on 7-10-2008
I'm running the restore and its taking forever, I don't think it will install.
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mike said 9:44AM on 7-10-2008
that's normal... all the betas i've had to install are deathly slow due to the wiping during the restore...
at least that's my experience.