The iPhone Tips/Tricks/Apps thread

[morkhans]

restored.. nooooooooo

:erm: I thought you of all people knew the difference

Yup the feeling is that Apple is done with baseband update for the 2G. I did see a few comments from people who ran upgrades to the betas on their 2G who retained their unlock but lost the jailbreak.

 

[morkhans]

restored.. nooooooooo

All is not lost, you should be able to get back to 2.2.1 with an older version of iTunes and then you can upgrade to 3.0.

 

[fxit_man]

:erm: I thought you of all people knew the difference

Damn.. trying to fix the damn thing.. Otherwise gonna have to wait for jailbreak..

 

[fxit_man]

:facepalm: what have i done.. lol

 

[morkhans]

@fxit. Found this on hackint0sh. Applied to the betas, but should be the same for GM.

If you want to have a 2G running 3.0 UNLOCKED (NOT Jailbreaked, you wont be able to run cydia or any app installed using cydia, or cracked .ipa) follow these instructions:

1 - Go to 2.0.2fw.
If you are in a fw below (ie 2.0), just update or restore to 2.0.2. If you are in an updated fw (ie 2.2.1) just put your iPhone in DFU mode and alt + RESTORE (option+RESTORE for mac)in iTunes and choose 2.0.2 fw, that you'll downgrade your phone without any errors.

2 - Activate with QuickPwn RC3 for windows (Some got it working with RC2, i got it with RC3). Also, i dont know if there is a QuickPwn for mac, that can be used in this case.

3 - Open itunes, and select Setup as a new iPhone.(Later if you want you can restore to your backup).

4 - Now UPGRADE to 3.0. Using alt+UPDATE (option+UPDATE in mac).

5 - Done, you have an iPhone 2G unlocked in 3.0. If you want to get your backup, just right+click on the iPhone in iTunes, and select Restore from Backup, and you are good to go.

Abras

Edit: A more recent post suggest you can upgrade a 2G from 2.2.1 to 3.0 GM and retain your unlock.

 

[fxit_man]

@fxit. Found this on hackint0sh. Applied to the betas, but should be the same for GM.

Thanks man will try it out..

 

[morkhans]

LOL at fxit!

@fxit. I really had a good laugh now.

MyBroadband's Mr. iPhone "bricks" his phone. This will go down in history

 

[fxit_man]

@fxit. I really had a good laugh now.

MyBroadband's Mr. iPhone "bricks" his phone. This will go down in history

Haha i was in the middle of studying ok.. wasn't thinking straight

haven't bricked it though lol!

 

[theron.roland]

Hi Guys,
Just moved from MTN to VODACOM and although my update was a Blackberry storm I decided to stay with IPHONE. (Anybody know where I could sell a BB. STORM)

Either way some quick questions which I hope you guys could help with

1. Is there any way to receive sms delivery reports on the iphone. I know there are settings for certain countries but have ours been discovered

2. I have a South African and USA Istore account. I definately wany to use my USA apps, but there are a few SA apps that I do not want to delete. How would I get both uploaded to IPHONE, or how could I change login on the iphone in order for it to believe its a new store. Synching normall means it's one set of applications or the other. I would prefer not to jailbreak, although I have done so before I find it slows down the computer

Appreciate any help

Andre

seriously, make a lot less effort for yourself, and just buy the same apps on the USA store, that way you'll never have to worry about it again

 

[morkhans]

Haha i was in the middle of studying ok.. wasn't thinking straight

haven't bricked it though lol!

hehe, just a figure of speech

 

[EchoZA]

Remind me, you got a 2G or 3G?

I'm waiting in suspense at the moment.. Phone is updating to the 3.0GM which i got from megaupload (lol of all trustworthy places )

I have 3 x 3G (1 with cracked screen) and 1 x 2G (with no service problem)

 

[fxit_man]

I have 3 x 3G (1 with cracked screen) and 1 x 2G (with no service problem)

Why you getting a no service problem?

 

[fxit_man]

*ahem* ... that was...fun? :erm: haha

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right.. so... heres some advice for those on 2G with an unlocked iPhone: (see what i do for you guys! )

1. DO NOT restore/upgrade to the GM seed of 3.0 as you cannot activate

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@morkhans - hope you had a good lol haha

upgrade does the same thing.. can't activate the phone.. guess i'll have to wait for a jailbreak.. back on 2.2.1 atm unlock is still fine ..

 

[EchoZA]

Why you getting a no service problem?

Combination of battery problem and internal antenae module

 

[Natedogg]

Can someone please pm the link to where you downloaded the 3.0 from ?

 

[Faja]

I have the iPhone 3G with 2.2.1 software. I have jail broken it too. However, im going away on the 20th (OS3 is only launched on the 17th). Will i be able to install cracked games and jailbreak it if i have OS3?

 

[fxit_man]

Can someone please pm the link to where you downloaded the 3.0 from ?

you'll find it a page or so up

 

[fxit_man]

I have the iPhone 3G with 2.2.1 software. I have jail broken it too. However, im going away on the 20th (OS3 is only launched on the 17th). Will i be able to install cracked games and jailbreak it if i have OS3?

When the jailbreak comes, yes you should be able to.

No word on a jailbreak release though. They will probably release it on the 17th though.

Combination of battery problem and internal antenae module

hmm..can it be?

you don't have the best of luck when it comes to iPhones do you!

 

[morkhans]

I have 3 x 3G (1 with cracked screen) and 1 x 2G (with no service problem)

I have the same thing, you get a cost on fixing it from anywhere?

 

[morkhans]

@morkhans - hope you had a good lol haha

Thx I did

upgrade does the same thing.. can't activate the phone.. guess i'll have to wait for a jailbreak.. back on 2.2.1 atm unlock is still fine ..

Oh I see, so the unlock is there but you are still stuck on activation, bugger.