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How to install 3.0 OS beta
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I assume you got it through legit channels.
If that is the case, then hold option while clicking the "Restore" button in iTunes.
If that is the case, then hold option while clicking the "Restore" button in iTunes.
Crazy. As much as I want to test the beta I read somewhere that if you install it you can't go back to previous versions.
I'm just going to have to wait until the jailbreak for this surfaces I think. Hopefully dev team is on the case already!
I'm just going to have to wait until the jailbreak for this surfaces I think. Hopefully dev team is on the case already!
I don't know that 'correct' way to do it, but I simply ALT-clicked the update button in iTunes and selected the .ipsw file manually. It worked perfectly for both my iPhone 3G and my iPod touch without having to restore or re-install any apps/media. 
You have to be a registered iPhone App developer AND pay the $99 developer's fee before you can get it.
You need to register your devices' UDID with the Program Portal to be able to sync with iTunes.
I had already registered my iPhone 3G but forgot to register my new iPod touch after it was replaced; the iPhone 3G upgraded to OS 3.0 without a problem, but the (unregistered) touch did not. It actually installed the new OS just fine, but iTunes wouldn't activate it as it was not recognized. Once I registered the iPod's UDID with the Program Portal, it activated in iTunes and worked fine.
IOW, be careful. You will lose the ability to sync with iTunes if you install the 3.0 beta on an unregistered device. And since you apparently cannot downgrade back to 2.X, I suspect you'd just be frakked.
I had already registered my iPhone 3G but forgot to register my new iPod touch after it was replaced; the iPhone 3G upgraded to OS 3.0 without a problem, but the (unregistered) touch did not. It actually installed the new OS just fine, but iTunes wouldn't activate it as it was not recognized. Once I registered the iPod's UDID with the Program Portal, it activated in iTunes and worked fine.
IOW, be careful. You will lose the ability to sync with iTunes if you install the 3.0 beta on an unregistered device. And since you apparently cannot downgrade back to 2.X, I suspect you'd just be frakked.
I don't know that 'correct' way to do it, but I simply ALT-clicked the update button in iTunes and selected the .ipsw file manually. It worked perfectly for both my iPhone 3G and my iPod touch without having to restore or re-install any apps/media.
Are you concerned at all about wanting to go back to 2.2? I guess if 3.0 works well enough I don't mind living w/ beta until the final summer release.
You need to register your devices' UDID with the Program Portal to be able to sync with iTunes.
I had already registered my iPhone 3G but forgot to register my new iPod touch after it was replaced; the iPhone 3G upgraded to OS 3.0 without a problem, but the (unregistered) touch did not. It actually installed the new OS just fine, but iTunes wouldn't activate it as it was not recognized. Once I registered the iPod's UDID with the Program Portal, it activated in iTunes and worked fine.
IOW, be careful. You will lose the ability to sync with iTunes if you install the 3.0 beta on an unregistered device. And since you apparently cannot downgrade back to 2.X, I suspect you'd just be frakked.
Interesting. And I suppose the Program Portal is only accessable with the 100 bucks.
You need to register your devices' UDID with the Program Portal to be able to sync with iTunes.
I had already registered my iPhone 3G but forgot to register my new iPod touch after it was replaced; the iPhone 3G upgraded to OS 3.0 without a problem, but the (unregistered) touch did not. It actually installed the new OS just fine, but iTunes wouldn't activate it as it was not recognized. Once I registered the iPod's UDID with the Program Portal, it activated in iTunes and worked fine.
IOW, be careful. You will lose the ability to sync with iTunes if you install the 3.0 beta on an unregistered device. And since you apparently cannot downgrade back to 2.X, I suspect you'd just be frakked.
So are you saying, even if I can get the OS and install my Iphone won't work? I have signed up to be a developer quite some time back, but didn't pay any money. I got confirmation/password etc... to download SDK.
Naturally.
All I know is, my iPhone 3G (which I had already registered with the Program Portal) worked perfectly after upgrading to 3.0. My iPod touch, which was not registered, upgraded to 3.0 just fine (and was usable!) but couldn't sync with iTunes. Once I registered the UDID, it was able to sync.
Naturally.
All I know is, my iPhone 3G (which I had already registered with the Program Portal) worked perfectly after upgrading to 3.0. My iPod touch, which was not registered, upgraded to 3.0 just fine (and was usable!) but couldn't sync with iTunes. Once I registered the UDID, it was able to sync.
Thanks for the info. Do you have to pay to register the UDID??
I figure if it doesn't work well, I'll find a reason to get my iPhone or iPod replaced at the Genius Bar. But I have high hopes that it will be OK.
Yes, because I don't think the Program Portal is available unless you pay. But I have no way of verifying that ...
I just upgraded to an iPhone 3G when BestBuy had their deal a couple of weeks ago. I still haven't yet handed down my 1st gen iPhone.
What would the ramifications be, if I put 3.0 on it, and then gave it to a friend? Would they not be able to sync in iTunes, if they didn't have a development account? I don't want to sell it if it violates the SDK agreement, and I don't want someone to end up with an iPhone that won't sync. But I would think it would be good to have copy paste etc.
What would the ramifications be, if I put 3.0 on it, and then gave it to a friend? Would they not be able to sync in iTunes, if they didn't have a development account? I don't want to sell it if it violates the SDK agreement, and I don't want someone to end up with an iPhone that won't sync. But I would think it would be good to have copy paste etc.
you updated to the 3.0 ispw without adding your uuid to your account? or your dont have dev account?
until then, so your not without a phone, use DFU mode and use a PWNED software bundle of 2.2.1. you can downgrade this way. i done it about 3 times and if you search more than myself have done this.
Confrim please
Can anyone with a bricked phone on 3.0 confirm this will work?
I have the 3.0 update sitting on my desktop but I don't want to update if there is no way I can unbrick (if bricking occurs).
Also,
If I install 3.0 and it bricks, can I add my iphone UUID to the dev centre portal afterwards?
Dont want to upgrade and have absolutely NO options available to me. At least paying the $99 is AN option, a last resort.
Can anyone with a bricked phone on 3.0 confirm this will work?
I have the 3.0 update sitting on my desktop but I don't want to update if there is no way I can unbrick (if bricking occurs).
Also,
If I install 3.0 and it bricks, can I add my iphone UUID to the dev centre portal afterwards?
Dont want to upgrade and have absolutely NO options available to me. At least paying the $99 is AN option, a last resort.
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