Apple Posts iOS 4.2.6 Firmware for Verizon iPhone

MacRumors · Jan 31, 2011

Apple today posted iOS 4.2.6 for the Verizon iPhone (iPhone3,3) to its site, preparing the way for users who will be receiving the phone in the next few weeks. The version checks in as Build 8E200.

The Verizon iPhone carried iOS 4.2.5 when it was demoed at the media event introducing the device earlier this month, so it appears that Apple has made some additional tweaks since that time.

- Direct link to iOS 4.2.6 for Verizon iPhone

No other iPhone or iPod touch models have received updated iOS versions with today's update.

Article Link: Apple Posts iOS 4.2.6 Firmware for Verizon iPhone

Onthelo · Jan 31, 2011

Can't wait to get my phone! I'm excited to finally be able to have an iPhone. :apple:

thanks for the update!

ironman159 · Jan 31, 2011

Can't wait for the Mobile Hotspot. Enough with that MyWi crap.

Warbrain · Jan 31, 2011

ironman159 said:
Can't wait for the Mobile Hotspot. Enough with that MyWi crap.

So you're willing to pay 45 dollars a month for 2 GB of data and tethering? I won't switch to AT&T tethering until they offer a bucket with it.

wordoflife · Jan 31, 2011

Looking at the pic, I'm glad Apple got rid of that 1X EV thing that was on most Verizon phones and made some real bars lol

Never understood how to read the network strength on most Verizon phones.

Man I'm feeling that retina display right from the pic.
WHERE IS iPHONE 5?!?!?!?

jsdc2005 · Jan 31, 2011

Is this the update.....

That lets the phone do simultaneous voice and data or work in exotic locales such as Europe?

David085 · Jan 31, 2011

Will be waiting for the White iPhone 5 then will go with Verizon, I know I said att last time, but I changed my mind.

MarximusMG · Jan 31, 2011

Hopefully we'll be able to jailbreak it on the 10th...

BriChi · Jan 31, 2011

Warbrain said:
So you're willing to pay 45 dollars a month for 2 GB of data and tethering? I won't switch to AT&T tethering until they offer a bucket with it.

the 2gb cap is on the tethering only, the $30 of unlimited data is still unlimited when browsing on the iPhone

joeshmo2010 · Jan 31, 2011

jsdc2005 said:
That lets the phone do simultaneous voice and data or work in exotic locales such as Europe?

no, verizon's network wont allow it. only carriers with GSM 3G can do it

bubba*nix · Jan 31, 2011

Warbrain said:
So you're willing to pay 45 dollars a month for 2 GB of data and tethering? I won't switch to AT&T tethering until they offer a bucket with it.

TetherMe will enable native tethering on any plan, thus this doesn't apply (with a Jailbroken device). With the addition of Hotspot, this means free access to that. The TetherMe devs have this already working. Can't wait for WPA2 wifi access!

ArchaicRevival · Jan 31, 2011

I can't wait for the complaints about Verizon's network to start rollin' in

Warbrain · Jan 31, 2011

BriChi said:
the 2gb cap is on the tethering only, the $30 of unlimited data is still unlimited when browsing on the iPhone

You can't turn on the hotspot without the tethering unless you jailbreak.

Merkuryy · Jan 31, 2011

What will happen if a non-Verizon iPhone install the new firmware

JeffDM · Jan 31, 2011

jsdc2005 said:
That lets the phone do simultaneous voice and data or work in exotic locales such as Europe?

Software is not likely to fix a lack of hardware. Hardware that can do CDMA voice and data simultaneously isn't available just yet, supposedly those chips will land this year.

I think it's probably just a bug fix update for units already built and in transit already.

Mattsasa · Jan 31, 2011

hack the **** outta that bitch now!!!

Warbrain · Jan 31, 2011

bubba*nix said:
TetherMe will enable native tethering on an plan, thus this doesn't apply. With the addition of Hotspot, this means free access to that. The TetherMe devs have this already working. Can't wait for WPA2 wifi access!

So you still need to jailbreak. That's a fail.

Merkuryy said:
What will happen if a non-Verizon iPhone install the new firmware

It won't update.

MarlboroLite · Jan 31, 2011

feels snappier.

Saberon · Jan 31, 2011

I'm pretty much expecting 4.3 on the 9th for sure then. Also expecting a GM Candidate on the 2nd.

Mattsasa · Jan 31, 2011

Merkuryy said:
What will happen if a non-Verizon iPhone install the new firmware

itunes will say: this device is not compatible with that firmware

or something along those lines,

so you can't do it

bubba*nix · Jan 31, 2011

Warbrain said:
So you still need to jailbreak. That's a fail.

Really? It's fail? It's not fail that I can Facetime over 3G or use my data plan however I wish. You're missing out if you're not jailbreaking. It's not illegal you know; it's your device and your choice. If you're worried about warranty coverage, spring for SquareTrade who will fix your jailbroken phone if it acts up.

Speedy2 · Jan 31, 2011

Wasn't there an iPhone3,2 in the firmware too?
Which iPhone was that?

AFAIR, iPhone3,1 was the iPhone 4

smitty97 · Jan 31, 2011

Hardware version

iPhone3,3?

What is iPhone3,2 then? This summer's GSM update? It probably won't be all that much different.

cburton · Jan 31, 2011

MarlboroLite said:
Safari feels snappier.

Fixed!

Chris

Consultant · Jan 31, 2011

The jailbreakers are already on it.

Apple Posts iOS 4.2.6 Firmware for Verizon iPhone

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