Still Safe to buy iPhone for using w/out AT&T?

[salilsundresh]

Does anyone know if Apple has started shipping the new firmware installed on new iPhones, and if not yet, then when? I'm considering purchasing an iPhone after being a bit dissatisfied the with touch's lack of calendar/schedule entry and no to do list. Would it still be a good idea to go for an iPhone? Are there any significant bugs in the old version of the OS that interfere with use? I'm not planning to go with AT&T, I'd just like to ditch my PSP and PDA.

[AHDuke99]

apple has declared war on your kind. i wouldn't buy it unless you get one with 1.0.2 because 1.1.1 is useless.

[phungy]

For those who purchased a BRAND NEW iPhone since the firmware update (1.1.1), was the firmware still 1.0.2 or is it 1.1.1 now?

[Luis]

For those who purchased a BRAND NEW iPhone, was the firmware still 1.0.2 or is it 1.1.1 now?

I've been wondering that myself, I bought one the day the updates rolled and they were still 1.0.2.

Could they ship with 1.1.1 as early as the next day?:confused:

[sJv]

As a data point that may or may not be valid here:

The iPod Touch firmware was also updated to 1.1.1 on the same day as the iPhone. My buddy bought a 16GB Touch yesterday that has 1.1.1 (and was also a week 37! -no screen issues).

-steve

[phungy]

As a data point that may or may not be valid here:

The iPod Touch firmware was also updated to 1.1.1 on the same day as the iPhone. My buddy bought a 16GB Touch yesterday that has 1.1.1 (and was also a week 37! -no screen issues).

-steve

Were the iPod Touch originally 1.0.2?

[b1NARY73]

I think you are safe for another few days or so...buy it form AT&T, they do not sell nearly as many iPhones as the Apple Store. You could aslo buy one from eBay or craigslist as well. I bought mine from the apple store here in Seattle, I actually went to Southcenter, just outside of Seattle...or you could always buy a 4GB if you can find one...they for sure have the old firmware :D

[salilsundresh]

Is there anyway to tell which iPhones have the new firmware (1.1.1)? Like I know the iPod touch has like week 37, 38, etc you can tell from it's sn. Same for the iPhone???

[ivnds]

Were the iPod Touch originally 1.0.2?

The iPod Touch were 1.1 initially.

[shoulin333]

i bought an iPhone last night and took back my iPod classic



it was loaded with 1.0.2 , but i updated right away to 1.1.1 as im with AT&T anyways


WEEK: 38

[phungy]

Just had a chat with an online Apple rep (I'm not sure how knowledgeable they are though) but here is a screenshot about the firmware issue:

[ivnds]

Is there anyway to tell which iPhones have the new firmware (1.1.1)? Like I know the iPod touch has like week 37, 38, etc you can tell from it's sn. Same for the iPhone???

Getting one from the :apple:store would be a safer bet. The online ones are more likely to come updated.

[ivnds]

I think you are safe for another few days or so...buy it form AT&T, they do not sell nearly as many iPhones as the Apple Store. You could aslo buy one from eBay or craigslist as well. I bought mine from the apple store here in Seattle, I actually went to Southcenter, just outside of Seattle...or you could always buy a 4GB if you can find one...they for sure have the old firmware :D

Doesnt AT&T require you to activate right there? maybe he doesnt want to get AT&T or a contract.

[ivnds]

Just had a chat with an online Apple rep (I'm not sure how knowledgeable they are though) but here is a screenshot about the firmware issue:

Updating takes forever! [ + 1hour ] with my download speeds :(

[phungy]

Updating takes forever! [ + 1hour ] with my download speeds :(

The rep quoted me 10-15 minutes :X

[ivnds]

The rep quoted me 10-15 minutes :X

See what i mean!

[shoulin333]

See what i mean!


i have 20Mbps/20Mbps fiber at my house and im sure it would have been faster, but i did it at my gf's house on her 6Mbps/1Mbps cable and it only took about 4 or 5 mins to download and install

[ivnds]

How dare you!!! I hate the third world.

Id be happy with with a meg.

Now someone fix my phone. :D

[phungy]

How dare you!!! I hate the third world.

Id be happy with with a meg.

Now someone fix my phone. :D

Come over then! :D:apple:

[lonnielove]

I bet it would be safe to buy a 4 gb phone since they arnt making those any more? i wonder how many they have left and for how long?

[phungy]

I bet it would be safe to buy a 4 gb phone since they arnt making those any more? i wonder how many they have left and for how long?

There aren't any left, there hasn't been any for almost a week...

[eMagine]

I went into the Apple Store for a replacement due to bubble in the glass on my iPhone.

The phone was firmware 1.0.2.

The Apple Genius insisted that before I leave with the phone that the firmware be updated to 1.1.1.

So he did before handing me the phone.

[phungy]

I went into the Apple Store for a replacement due to bubble in the glass on my iPhone.

The phone was firmware 1.0.2.

The Apple Genius insisted that before I leave with the phone that the firmware be updated to 1.1.1.

So he did before handing me the phone.

But you could have respectfully declined right?

[superga]

I bought one on Saturday (in Chicago) and my girlfriend did the same sunday - both 1.0.2 if that helps. hackmyiphone has the code to enter as the emergency number so you can test the fw before you start activating (so you can return to the store, less the restocking fee).

[ivnds]

I bought one on Saturday (in Chicago) and my girlfriend did the same sunday - both 1.0.2 if that helps. hackmyiphone has the code to enter as the emergency number so you can test the fw before you start activating (so you can return to the store, less the restocking fee).


That code is *3001#12345#* I remember when I used that code to "hack" the old nokias, good times.

[ivnds]

I bought one on Saturday (in Chicago) and my girlfriend did the same sunday - both 1.0.2 if that helps. hackmyiphone has the code to enter as the emergency number so you can test the fw before you start activating (so you can return to the store, less the restocking fee).


That code is *3001#12345#* then press Call.

I remember when I used that code to "hack" the old nokias, good times.

[ivnds]

Come over then! :D:apple:

I wish i could!! im on the other side of the country on LA.

You can mail me suggestions though :)

i have the same macbook as you, same G Skill ram and 160hdd, but white, so easy to upgrade.

So phone thing, I crashed the wifi and gsm antenas when i flashed the baseband with AnySim, yes it was stupid i shouldve used unlock.app, and yes i shouldve installed mobileTerminal and relocked but i panicked and i restored not its frozen and i cant even activate it, itunes will see it and give me the ATT activation screen, funny.

[KittyToy]

Doesnt AT&T require you to activate right there? maybe he doesnt want to get AT&T or a contract.

Their not supposed to activate the phone in the store least that is what an AT&T rep told me, but I had them activate mine cause I just rather people do things for me:D and I wanted to be able to use it as soon as I left the store!

[MacInTO]

i bought an iPhone last night and took back my iPod classic

it was loaded with 1.0.2 , but i updated right away to 1.1.1 as im with AT&T anyways

WEEK: 38
That's good to know.

I bought one last week from the Apple Store in Beverly Center mall in LA. They were week 37 and it has 1.0.2.

[salilsundresh]

Well, I got rid of my iPod touch yesterday and headed over to the AT&T store to get my iPhone. It was a week 37, firmware 1.0.2! I read somewhere that a guy who got a bunch of iPhones recently, said that he got 4 week 39 iPhones all of them had Firmware 1.1.1. :(

[Scotty123]

I am going to get an iPhone tomorrow at the Apple Store in New Hampshire. Anyone bought a phone from there in the past couple days that can tell me what firmware they are running?? Or are there any other stores nearby that still carry iPhones with v. 1.0.2? I live in Canada, is it dumb to buy an iPhone with v. 1.1.1 and wait for it to be cracked?

[phungy]

Update!

Bought from Online Apple Store Tuesday (10/2) and received today (10/5).

Serial No. 7V738, Version 03.14.08_G (1.0.2) Confirmed!

Shipped from Jonestown, PA.

Unlocked to T-Mobile USA!!