Upgrading from Unofficial iPhone 2.0 Firmware to Official 2.0 Firmware

[MacRumors]

Yesterday, we published a link to what appeared to be the release version of the iPhone 2.0 Firmware. This version of the firmware was successfully installed on a number of original iPhones and readers were able to start using Apps from the iTunes App Store.

Today, Apple released the official 2.0 Firmware. While it carries the same build number, the file sizes are different and the iPhone model designation is different. One unconfirmed poster explains that the "iPhone1,2" firmware that was leaked yesterday was only intended for use on the iPhone 3G.

The details of the post are up for debate, and the current iPhone 3G will download and use the "leaked" 5a347 firmware upon restore. Still, due to this possibility, we recommend all readers who upgraded to the pre-release firmware to take the time to upgrade to the official firmware. The process is exactly the same. Remember, with any firmware upgrade, there is the possibility that you may lose your data, and we can't take any responsibility.

Before you begin, remember that the phone will have to be reactivated after firmware installation. This normally takes a few seconds when connecting to iTunes, but with the high number of activations today, Apple's iTunes servers have been unresponsive, leaving many waiting to activate. It appears activations have just now started to run smoothly, but you may want to wait even longer before "upgrading" just to be safe.

1. Sync your iPhone with iTunes to make sure all data is backed up.
2. Download iPhone1,1_2.0_5A347_Restore.ipsw (Official firmware). You should get a single ".ipsw" file. If your browser renames it to a .zip file, you should rename it to ".ipsw"
3. In iTunes click on the "Check for Updates" while holding the Option key on the Mac (Shift key on Windows)
4. Select the firmware you downloaded in step #2
5. Wait for your iPhone to update and restore.

All your App Store applications and data should be moved over, and all applications should run.

Unrelated to this procedure, there have been sporadic reports of people having Applications quitting immediately after launch. This has happened both with original iPhone and iPhone 3G versions. The solution is to simply delete the application and redownload it from the App Store. Apple allows you to re-download any application for free.

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[yoman]

I personally will wait till the weekend morning to do this upgrade. Hopefully the server will have cooled off by then.

[daveschroeder]

That firmware was not intended for "development units".

That is the iPhone 3G firmware. "iPhone1,2" is iPhone 3G. "iPhone1,1" is the first generation iPhone.

It just so happens that the firmware appears to work ok for those who upgraded. But the iPhone1,2 firmware is fine...but only for iPhone 3G.

[drewsky5]

I upgraded to the 2.0 firmware yesterday, and was pleasantly surprised to find that although it isn't GPS, I was still getting live tracking when i was getting directions on my maps. Is this just because of the version that I downloaded? Is anyone with the official 2.0 software getting the tracking on the original iPhone?

[Aniej]

I'm glad the link to the correct update has been posted. I have been getting the strangest error message when I try to do a restore. Anyone else experience this message or know whether it might be related to the unofficial 2.0 firmware?

[Los Royers]

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[Avatar74]

If you have only downloaded the development version and manually upgraded it previously, I don't believe you need to manually download and option-click load the new final build. By clicking "Restore", iTunes will connect to Apple's servers and download it anyway rather than restore the firmware you manually installed.

I'm pretty sure this is the case because any attempt to "Restore" to yesterday's firmware automatically would result in iTunes reporting that it could not find the file from which to restore the phone... unless you did it manually with option-click again.

I think this addresses aniej's question above, as well... the error you got in that PDF image is the same one I got when my phone went on the fritz yesterday just trying to reconnect to iTunes. Today, it didn't get that error. I presume it's because when you attempted an automatic restore last, it went looking for that file online rather than on your hard drive (which it will only do when you Option-click)... but since there is a full 2.0 5A347 build online now, clicking Restore should work.

[Decrepit]

I'm waiting until iTunes gives me the 2.0 firmware. By that point, Apple will have decided it's ready for download safely.

I'm still waiting for the MobileMe updater though. I wonder when Apple will post that to Software Update.

And Arn, thanks for keeping the updates coming.

[DoreanGrae]

Hm. I downloaded the firmware last night, and am buying a 3G after work today. My roommate is buying my old iPhone off me to use an as iPod though, so if I restore it with the "official" firmware, will it be able to activate? If my 3G is activated first, wouldn't it not work?

[Auzburner]

I think some time this weekend I will replace my early 2.0 software version.

[Synergy37]

I can confirm i had firmware 1,2 on my 2G phone and SMS chat typing was soooo sluggish. To the point where I didn't want to txt. I upgraded to 1,1 and everything is ok.

iPhone 2G (old) users SHOULD use the new new 1,1 firmware

[GeekLawyer]

Thanks, arn. I took the plunge yesterday with few problems. To be safe, today I "upgraded" to the official/released 2.0 on my iPhone Classic. All is well.

[AshDav]

can this firmware update be used for the ipod touch as well?
or is there a different one for the touch

[.:R2theT]

Originally Posted by DoreanGrae

Hm. I downloaded the firmware last night, and am buying a 3G after work today. My roommate is buying my old iPhone off me to use an as iPod though, so if I restore it with the "official" firmware, will it be able to activate? If my 3G is activated first, wouldn't it not work?

If you are selling it you should make sure it has the "proper" 2.0 software on it. It does make a difference. And ATT/Apple said to make sure the 2.0 software is on any iPhone being sold into iPod "slavery". It will more than likely be okay but people have been having some weird issues with the 3g 2.0 that we all got yesterday.

[DoreanGrae]

I downloaded the firmware last night, and am buying a 3G after work today. My roommate is buying my old iPhone off me to use an as iPod though, so if I restore it with the "official" firmware, will it be able to activate? If my 3G is activated first, wouldn't it not work?

[GeekLawyer]

Originally Posted by Decrepit

I'm waiting until iTunes gives me the 2.0 firmware. By that point, Apple will have decided it's ready for download safely.

If you go to iTunes right now and click Restore, iTunes will give you the 1,1 2.0 firmware. Clicking to check for the update won't work, since iTunes thinks that the 1,2 version is correct/current for you.

[Aniej]

Can Arn or whomever is posting the link to the official 2.0 firmware offer a location on Apple's website where I can directly download this update? No offense intended, but I'd rather not use the link posted on MR.

@Avatar74, thanks I think that is exactly the problem. However, I'm still getting the same error message even now. Thoughts? And since you are also referencing the full build of 2.0 being online, maybe you could direct us to the link if no one else does?

[DoreanGrae]

Originally Posted by .:R2theT

If you are selling it you should make sure it has the "proper" 2.0 software on it. It does make a difference. And ATT/Apple said to make sure the 2.0 software is on any iPhone being sold into iPod "slavery". It will more than likely be okay but people have been having some weird issues with the 3g 2.0 that we all got yesterday.

Yeah I'll need to restore it first for sure. My question though is will it re-activate if I've already purchased/activated a 3G in the store? I'm planning to go up to the 5th Ave store in a half hour, but if I won't be able to restore to the EDGE 2.0 firmware unless I do that before I buy the 3G, I have to go home and do that right now.

[roxysdad]

I tried out the initial 2.0 release yesterday, build 1,2 5A347, and all worked as advertised, but somewhat slower than the previous versions.

I downloaded today's version, 1,1 5A347, option clicked on the "check for update" button in iTunes and everything went rather quick.

New version is much more snappy and everything works great. Very impressed.

chris

[Shasterball]

You have to admit, this was one botched rollout.

[Decrepit]

Originally Posted by GeekLawyer

If you go to iTunes right now and click Restore, iTunes will give you the 1,1 2.0 firmware. Clicking to check for the update won't work, since iTunes thinks that the 1,2 version is correct/current for you.

I'm still on 1.1.4. So Update should be the right button for me.

[arn]

Originally Posted by Aniej

Can Arn or whomever is posting the link to the official 2.0 firmware offer a location on Apple's website where I can directly download this update? No offense intended, but I'd rather not use the link posted on MR.

There is no official link. Normally iTunes downloads it in the background. But see about the "Restore" method mentioned by a poster above which keeps everything in iTunes. I didn't mention it because that's not how I did it.

arn

[banthony]

I couldnt wait yesterday and wanted my IT person to see if Exchange would work (not yet).
But thought I should be safe and get the Intended FWare today. Unfortunately, and very very stupidly, I decided to do so this morning at 8:23 AM.

I totally forgot that that "contact iTunes" step would be tied to what everyone else was doing.

I am running fine, now.

My steps were: Restore iPhone, then check for update..... discounting all the dropped connections, things went smoothly.

good luck,

BM

[GeekLawyer]

Originally Posted by Decrepit

I'm still on 1.1.4. So Update should be the right button for me.

You're right of course. But this thread is focused on those of us on 2.0, so I made an assumption. Sorry.

[angle]

Has anyone experienced any type of issues scrolling for contacts and then loading them? It seems to take a second long than it used to, and even scrolling does feel as smooth... :-\