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2.0.1 is available.

Seems I was one of the lucky ones. My update took something like 12 minutes, back-up through "iPhone is activated".

I was NOT looking forward to a 2 hour update.
 
cjbryce said:
There's widespread compatibility issues with BT as explained/complained baout on numerous threads here, E60 forums and on the Apple discussion forums. These affect many different brands/models/years/configurations of car but mostly consist of 2G 1.1.4 software having been OK and any flavour of iPhone with 2.0 software not OK. You seem to be one if the lucky ones.

My particular issue is it pairs OK but the connection drops and re-establishes every 20 seconds or so and the phone book won't synch, so I’ve just switched Bluetooth off.
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I know with the first iPhone, you couldn't leave WiFi on and use the BT without persistent dropouts. This was reported on the forums, and I know I submitted the bug many times to Apple. I just left WiFi off so that I could have a pleasant experience getting in and out of my car.

With iPhone 3G, this is no longer the case. You can leave WiFi on and still use BT without any problems.

If you are having issues syncing the address book, here's what's happening. When you go to initially pair the two, the BMW shows up as a "hands-free" device. You could select it, pair it, and it works, but no address book. You have to wait another 5-10secs, and "hands-free" turns to "BMW1234" (random numbers). If you pair it after you see that, the address book will transfer.
 
I'm downloading now, it's taking ages though, must be because everyone's trying to get the update! Would everyone mind canceling there downloads so that I can get mine quicker? Thanks.

*Joke*
 
dmel75 said:
"My guess is they increased the 3G service threshold to reduce dropped call by forcing you to edge service in weak areas"

Good point, best explanation I've heard yet about the 3G issues, which I've experienced.
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If they did that, I'm 100% fine with it. Both my wife and I are sick to DEATH with the calls getting dropped. Seriously... 75% of the calls we make over 10 minutes will invariably drop.

Grrrrrrrrrrr.
 
eeesh2u said:
I know with the first iPhone, you couldn't leave WiFi on and use the BT without persistent dropouts. This was reported on the forums, and I know I submitted the bug many times to Apple. I just left WiFi off so that I could have a pleasant experience getting in and out of my car.

With iPhone 3G, this is no longer the case. You can leave WiFi on and still use BT without any problems.

If you are having issues syncing the address book, here's what's happening. When you go to initially pair the two, the BMW shows up as a "hands-free" device. You could select it, pair it, and it works, but no address book. You have to wait another 5-10secs, and "hands-free" turns to "BMW1234" (random numbers). If you pair it after you see that, the address book will transfer.
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Unfortunately not - the iPhone picks up the BMWnnnn pretty well instantaneously.

This is definitely a problem with the iPhone BT stack and is reasonably widespread across many makes and models and seems to be a bit unpredictable between model years/equipment levels.

See http://discussions.apple.com/forum.jspa?forumID=1143

and

http://forums.e60.net/index.php?showtopic=58138

for various examples.
 
I updated last night.
I've been playing with the phone this morning...it's very responsive now. I'm not sure what people are saying about updating apps. I haven't had an update notification and I can open all my existing apps just fine.
It seems everyone is having mixed results based on reception issues to GPS's not locating.
Based on the reception issues & GPS not locating some Iphone users, It seems ME to be AT&T 3G network related and not the iPhone after the firmware 2.0.1 update.
ONly Speculation,
MemphisDave
 
Originally Posted by dmel75 View Post
"My guess is they increased the 3G service threshold to reduce dropped call by forcing you to edge service in weak areas"

Good point, best explanation I've heard yet about the 3G issues, which I've experienced.
If they did that, I'm 100% fine with it. Both my wife and I are sick to DEATH with the calls getting dropped. Seriously... 75% of the calls we make over 10 minutes will invariably drop.

Grrrrrrrrrrr.
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GotPro, this is a widly reported issue. Your phone keeps a log of how many dropped calls you get. If you take it into the apple store they will be abled to pull up the log. If its more than 10% of the calls its a defect in the build of the phone, they will give you a new one. Also it should transition seamlessly between 3G and Edge while you talk.
 
BTW, I also had the no 3rd party apps loading issue as soon as I updated. All I did to fix it was download another free application. The new app loaded fine, and all my apps loaded fine after that.

I would try that before completely restoring your phone.
 
GotPro said:
Why would he do that?

Just because he purchased something and EXPECTS IT TO WORK AS ADVERTISED, he should just "sell" it... instead of HOLDING THE MAKERS FEET TO THE FIRE?

GROW UP, JESUS.
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well obviously crapple doesn't fit his needs so he should get a razor
and i do think jesus grew up🙄
 
OK, Done!!!!!

Everithing seems to be "snappier", ok had to say it. One thing, 3G bars seem to be getting low reception, but, when you use the phone it is not noticeable.😀 So far So Good!!!:apple:
 
tedhogan said:
Did we finally get a todo list?

(doubt it, but I thought I'd bring it up..)
😀
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Now that there are multiple todo apps in the store, apple will never add one of their own.

I bought and use Things. Like it very much. I did not like Omnifocus personally at all.
 
orbital said:
GotPro, this is a widly reported issue. Your phone keeps a log of how many dropped calls you get. If you take it into the apple store they will be abled to pull up the log. If its more than 10% of the calls its a defect in the build of the phone, they will give you a new one. Also it should transition seamlessly between 3G and Edge while you talk.
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Wow... thanks for the info! Much appreciated!
 
Agree with pretty much everything everyone is saying so far about 2.01; UI, Contacts, Safarai are all snappier.

Additionally, the unlock slide motion seems to be snappier and the unlock delay is gone.
 
Netshare Help Needed

Upgraded to 2.0.1 on iphone 3G 16GB white, transferred all apps from iphone to itunes. 1.5 hour backup time, 15 minute install time of new software, and everything works, EXCEPT NETSHARE. What am i doing wrong...all settings are the same on both the iphone and my windows xp computer running proxifier.

Here is what proxifier says when testing:


[44:32] Testing Started.
Proxy Server
Address: 192.168.10.1:1080
Protocol: SOCKS 5
Authentication: NO

[44:32] Starting: Test 1: Connection to the Proxy Server
[44:32] IP Address: 192.168.10.1
[44:32] Connection established
[44:32] Test passed.
[44:32] Starting: Test 2: Connection through the Proxy Server
[45:51] Authentication was successful.
[45:51] Error : the proxy server cannot establish connection to www.google.com:80
Error = 0x04 (Host unreachable).
Please confirm that the target host address is correct.
The error may also indicate that the proxy server is not operating properly.
[45:51] Test failed.
[45:51] Testing Finished.

CAN SOMEONE HELP????

Email is best ( william.arlinghaus@gmail.com ) , but even if anyone can post to help me, it would be much appreciated!
 
Need Nice List of Fixes

Somewhere along the line it'd be nice to see a comprehensive lists of real changes being seen with the 2.0.1 update - someone on DIGG observed the following:

"You can now drag an app icon across multiple pages in one motion, rather than having to drag it, drop it, pick it up again and drag it over to next page, and repeat."
(Hmmm...my observation shows this isn't true - anyone else?)

"Contacts are now more responsive."
"Keypad loads quicker.
"After installing 2.0.1, each successive backup is much faster."
(I agree.)

"Apple may have changed the calibration of the iPhone's reception "bars" while connected to a 3G network to reflect a stronger signal than before."
(THAT would be "interesting" - however, I have an original iPhone and cannot confirm.)

As with the majority here, I've noticed overall response in the iPhone does, yes, "seem snappier," but unless I'm completely bonkers, did anyone else notice that the MAGNIFYING GLASS seems larger? 🙂 It did to me, but I've "thought" I've seen things before in updates that were actually already there...just curious.
 
na1577 said:
Personally, I think it's dangerous. I know many people who type very slowly because they use one finger to type. All it takes is one person to look over their shoulder and find out what their password is. Heck, even typing quickly is like showing your password off to someone. I really hope Apple changes this.
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I was very happy to see this feature added to the iphone/touch. If you can't keep someone far enough away to protect your password for the few seconds the last digit is exposed, then I think you have to question the people you are hanging around. I think one would have to be within inches of your display for this to be an issue...at which time I'd just give them a solid elbow to the ribs.
 
cjbryce said:
Unfortunately not - the iPhone picks up the BMWnnnn pretty well instantaneously.

This is definitely a problem with the iPhone BT stack and is reasonably widespread across many makes and models and seems to be a bit unpredictable between model years/equipment levels.

See http://discussions.apple.com/forum.jspa?forumID=1143

and

http://forums.e60.net/index.php?showtopic=58138

for various examples.
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'06 330 btw.

The echo is a problem, I have it as well since switching to this new phone.

But the address sync and pairing has been flawless for me, with both phones. Before I had the iphone, my BT module would disappear from the car for up to a week at a time. I think they updated the software and its been working ever since. This was in early 2007.
 
I performed a sync/backup before I updated.

When I clicked to update, it went through the process, but didn't perform a backup (I assume because I had just synced), but when it finished updating, I wasn't offered the choice of restoring from the backup...it just went ahead and did it without any indication.

Is this normal?
 
voicegy said:
Somewhere along the line it'd be nice to see a comprehensive lists of real changes being seen with the 2.0.1 update - someone on DIGG observed the following:

"You can now drag an app icon across multiple pages in one motion, rather than having to drag it, drop it, pick it up again and drag it over to next page, and repeat."
(Hmmm...my observation shows this isn't true - anyone else?)
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I'm not 100% positive, but I believe in 2.0 I was dragging across multiple pages. I don't believe this is a new "feature".
 
I upgraded my wife's 1st gen to 2.0.1. It took 20 mins or so to complete the upgrade. Syncs now take less then 2 mins (and she has a ton of apps, 7GBs used on her 8GB, and almost 500+ contacts). I synced 3x and all took less then 2 mins, even the 3rd time when I added an app.

I'm very happy w/ this update.
 
Original iPhone Updated

After 8 hours of testing on the original iPhone and using iTunes 7.7.1...I can honestly give this update with confidence.

Sync to iTunes has definitely improved. After updating software which went without a hitch, my first backup was a 1 hour 30 min nightmare due to having skipped it so many times. Once the initial was done, I tested it loading and unloading various apps, music, videos and changing settings and each backup lasted anywhere from 1-5 minutes depending on what I had just added or removed. The backup (IMO) issue has been fixed and it is only backing up major changes as it should be.

Using Apps on my iPhone has "slightly" improved. There is still LAG when the app is selected (approx. 1-2 sec lag) When selecting a contact or other option within the app it is taking another 1-3 sec lag but gets better with subsequent use such as in music/videos and selecting different songs. It used to take up to 5 sec before anything would work and now it is less then 3 but still annoying and still needs to be addressed until it gets back to pre-2.0 status.

I have also noticed that the signal strength has definitely been re-calibrated, thanks to the 3G users (just kidding). I used to have 3 bars in the house but it would never drop a call. Since yesterday, I am now at 1 bar and have dropped 2 calls today alone...Apple please return my dropped calls or figure out what you are doing and fix in next patch. All was perfect with the phone part of my phone before this patch.

Safari and my keypad seem to be normal. I have never had issue with any of them and there was only a slight lag on the keypad with the first few letters. Now a slight hesitation but barely noticable. Safari loads normally. I have also had zero crash's/resets since last nights update through all of my testing.

Overall...I can see the changes and thank god for the Back Up fix...but there is still a ways to go to get back to 1.1.4 where everything was fast and snappy. Its just not there yet...but it's coming.
 
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