HOW TO: Install Official MMS on iPhone 3G/3GS (3.0-3.0.1) (Jailbroken or Not)

[savior1974]

Feel free to sticky this thread:

WINDOWS VERSION
1. Download this carrier update file (v5.5)
http://dl.getdropbox.com/u/29849/ATT_US.ipcc (5.5 Official Carrier File)
http://projectdownload.googlecode.com/files/ATT_US.ipcc (5.5 Official File alternate link)

IF YOU WANT MMS/TETHERING/AND VISUAL VOICEMAIL http://www.megaupload.com/?d=5QLYW0PL (ATT_US_STEALTH.ipcc 6.0ipcc) MUST BE ON 3.0/3.0.1
*Tested and working in my 3.0.1 3GS*

2. Close iTunes (if it is already open)

3a. Click Start > Run > type:cmd then press enter. Run this command: "C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.exe" /setPrefInt carrier-testing 1

3b. (If you're on x64 Windows) Click Start > Run > type:cmd then press enter. Run this command: "C:\Program Files (x86)\iTunes\iTunes.exe" /setPrefInt carrier-testing 1

4. Open iTunes.

5. Hold the shift key while clicking update under your iPhone in iTunes.

6. Change the file type to “iPhone Carrier Configuration files” by clicking in the the bottom right corner and switching to *.ipcc. filetype

7. Find the file of the carrier update you just saved to your computer in step 1, select it and click open.

8. Your iPhone is now updated. Make sure to reset your phone, and when it restarts, MMS should be working.

Mac/OS X Instructions

1. Download this carrier update file (v5.5)
http://dl.getdropbox.com/u/29849/ATT_US.ipcc (5.5 Official Carrier File)
http://projectdownload.googlecode.com/files/ATT_US.ipcc (5.5 Official File alternate link)

IF YOU WANT MMS/TETHERING/AND VISUAL VOICEMAIL http://www.megaupload.com/?d=5QLYW0PL (ATT_US_STEALTH.ipcc 6.0ipcc) MUST BE ON 3.0/3.0.1
*Tested and working in my 3.0.1 3GS*

2. Close iTunes.

3. Open the Terminal Application and run this command: defaults write com.apple.iTunes carrier-testing -bool TRUE

4. Open iTunes

5. Hold the Alt (Option) key while clicking update under your iPhone in iTunes.

6. Find your file of the carrier update you downloaded and select it.

7. Wait for the update. Once it’s done, turn off your iPhone and turn it back on.

8. Your iPhone is now updated and MMS should be working fine.


Troubleshooting:
Those receiving the 0xE800003D error: Did you install a carrier theme from Cydia? Like the AT&T logo or MakeitMine? If so remove that and try again. It seems that others before were getting that error because of this.

[Dakk]

Tested and verified!

[Demosthenes427]

For Windows AND Mac

1) Open iTunes.
2) Plug in iPhone.
3) Click "Update."
4) Download and install carrier update at prompt.

[eye.surgeon]

Does anyone know if this will break tethering using the benm hack?

[Dakk]

Originally Posted by Demosthenes427

For Windows AND Mac

1) Open iTunes.
2) Plug in iPhone.
3) Click "Update."
4) Download and install carrier update at prompt.

Read the title, this is for people who do not have 3.1

[eye.surgeon]

Originally Posted by Demosthenes427

For Windows AND Mac

1) Open iTunes.
2) Plug in iPhone.
3) Click "Update."
4) Download and install carrier update at prompt.

Read the OP. Your comment doesn't apply.

[lonnielove]

when i click shift restore i dont see ipcc only some thing else like ipod/iphone..... im up in arms

[migsarte]

yup! worked like a charm!

[savior1974]

Originally Posted by lonnielove

when i click shift restore i dont see ipcc only some thing else like ipod/iphone..... im up in arms

you should be shift+update, not restore.

[sdsvtdriver]

works great, thanks!

[CJEscandell]

Can someone explain, to those of us who are less technologically advanced, what this means, and how to do it, please?

3. Open the Terminal Application and run this command: defaults write com.apple.iTunes carrier-testing -bool TRUE

[jman240]

Originally Posted by CJEscandell

Can someone explain, to those of us who are less technologically advanced, what this means, and how to do it, please?

3. Open the Terminal Application and run this command: defaults write com.apple.iTunes carrier-testing -bool TRUE

Means what it says, go to /Applications/Utilities/ and run the Terminal app. Then cpy paste this:
defaults write com.apple.iTunes carrier-testing -bool TRUE
and push enter.

easy.

[EatMyApple]

I am doing the Mac install on a 3GS JB w/ 3.0 and after holding alt and selecting the carrier file, I receive this error:

The iPhone "iPhone 3GS" could not be updated. An unknown error has occurred (0xE800003D).

Any ideas? Thanks!

[jman240]

Originally Posted by eye.surgeon

Does anyone know if this will break tethering using the benm hack?

Seconded!

inquiring minds must know...

[savior1974]

Originally Posted by EatMyApple

I am doing the Mac install on a 3GS JB w/ 3.0 and after holding alt and selecting the carrier file, I receive this error:

The iPhone "iPhone 3GS" could not be updated. An unknown error has occurred (0xE800003D).

Any ideas? Thanks!

Do you have the att logo pack installed on your phone?

[Odid]

Originally Posted by savior1974

Do you have the att logo pack installed on your phone?

Getting the same error and have the alternative at&t logo from Cydia if that's what you're talking about. Should I remove it?

[lonnielove]

I still dont see ipcc, only ipod/iphone software files ipsw

[EatMyApple]

Originally Posted by savior1974

Do you have the att logo pack installed on your phone?

Yes, the Blue AT&T logo. That my culprit?

[missy12]

Thanks for the step by step, very easy and works like a charm! And I love that I didn't have to update to 3.1!

Thank you, Thank you, Thank you!!!!!!!

[djdizzy]

Originally Posted by EatMyApple

I am doing the Mac install on a 3GS JB w/ 3.0 and after holding alt and selecting the carrier file, I receive this error:

The iPhone "iPhone 3GS" could not be updated. An unknown error has occurred (0xE800003D).

Any ideas? Thanks!

Doh

[is300guy]

"C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.exe" /setPrefInt carrier-testing 1

Do I type this exactly the way it is with the space when I run the cmd? I have tried a few times and it keeps coming up as not recognized.

[AreYouIn?]

Can someone help me out. I'm trying to do this for my sisters 3g. I am a mac user and hate windows with a passion. Her computer is running crappy vista. If it was on xp i would be fine. When I click start or the home button I don't see run. I can't find the command menu anywhere. Anyone know where it is?

Found it.

[savior1974]

First post edited. The fix for the 0xE800003D error was included.

[cocky jeremy]

Tried it repeatedly.. doesn’t work for me. I’m on a 3.0 jailbroken 3GS. I just keep getting the stupid red exclamation crap.

[djdizzy]

Originally Posted by savior1974

Troubleshooting:
Those receiving the 0xE800003D error: Did you install a carrier theme from Cydia? Like the AT&T logo? If so remove that and try again. It seems that others before were getting that error because of this.

Worked after removing att carrier logo from cydia!