Teeny tweak to prevent "oops" upgrade to 4.0.2

[spamdumpster]

BIG GIANT EDIT: If you do this, Cydia will not allow you to install, or will force uninstall of Saurik's patch for the pdf exploit. This is because the firmware requirements are either < 3.2.2. or =4.0 or =4.0.1. Thus, if cydia thinks you're on 4.0.2, it will uninstall or not allow install of the patch. Just do what dhlizard says in the next post. He is smart, and I am dumb.


Tested ONLY on iPhone 4, not sure about other iDevices. Use at your own Risk

This will make iPhone think you're on 4.0.2., so it won't prompt you to upgrade.


Using iFile or SSH or DiskAid or PhoneDisk or whatever,

1. navigate to System/Library/CoreServices
2. open SystemVersion.plist
3. edit value of "ProductBuildVersion" to "8A400"
4. edit value of "ProductVersion" to "4.0.2"
5. save & respring or reboot

iTunes will now show that you're on 4.0.2

 

[dhlizard]

Tested ONLY on iPhone 4, not sure about other iDevices. Use at your own Risk

This will make iPhone think you're on 4.0.2., so it won't prompt you to upgrade.


Using iFile or SSH or DiskAid or PhoneDisk or whatever,

1. navigate to System/Library/CoreServices
2. open SystemVersion.plist
3. edit value of "ProductBuildVersion" to "8A400"
4. edit value of "ProductVersion" to "4.0.2"
5. save & respring or reboot

iTunes will now show that you're on 4.0.2

Even easier, when iTunes asks you if you want to upgrade, checkmark the box that says "Don't ask me again".

 

[Applejuiced]

Even easier, when iTunes asks you if you want to upgrade, checkmark the box that says "Don't ask me again".

Thats it.

 

[spamdumpster]

Even easier, when iTunes asks you if you want to upgrade, checkmark the box that says "Don't ask me again".

Good point, but you and I both know that someone without his hashes backed up will find a way to screw this up -- this adds another layer of protection in case someone presses "Check for Update."

On the other hand, the accidentally upgrade crowd, is as unlikely to mod SystemVersion.plist as they are to back up their hashes. My method will also prevent appstore issues if apple forces apps to run only on 4.0.2 before 4.1 is released.

 

[SpaceKitty]

Uh oh, I just accidentally upgraded, too late.

 

[dhlizard]

Good point, but you and I both know that someone without his hashes backed up will find a way to screw this up -- this adds another layer of protection in case someone presses "Check for Update."

On the other hand, the accidentally upgrade crowd, is as unlikely to mod SystemVersion.plist as they are to back up their hashes. My method will also prevent appstore issues if apple forces apps to run only on 4.0.2 before 4.1 is released.

Anyone who is too lazy to take 5 minutes one time after jailbreaking to start backing up hashes could probably screw just about anything up.

I guess they pay for their lack of attention to details.

 

[Applejuiced]

Good point, but you and I both know that someone without his hashes backed up will find a way to screw this up -- this adds another layer of protection in case someone presses "Check for Update."

On the other hand, the accidentally upgrade crowd, is as unlikely to mod SystemVersion.plist as they are to back up their hashes.

True, hope all those "accidentall" upgraders learned their lesson before with 3.1.3
It takes a few more steps and clicking yes and accept along with downloading 600MB+ of an update to be called an accident IMO

 

[labman]

Ok but my question is somebody that can't figure out to select the Don't ask me option is going too be able to hash into to there phone. Don't ask seems better, maybe they could have a friend click it for them.

 

[Black Vegeta]

Even easier, when iTunes asks you if you want to upgrade, checkmark the box that says "Don't ask me again".

QFTMW!

 

[spamdumpster]

BIG GIANT EDIT: If you do this, Cydia will not allow you to install, or will force uninstall of Saurik's patch for the pdf exploit. This is because the firmware requirements are either < 3.2.2. or =4.0 or =4.0.1. Thus, if cydia thinks you're on 4.0.2, it will uninstall or not allow install of the patch. Just do what dhlizard says in the second post. He is smart, and I am dumb.

 

[Applejuiced]

Lmao

 

[labman]

op we all live and learn no harm no foul. If I were you I would report your thread requesting the mods close it. this will help somebody from accidentally thinking this a good idea before it's to late. the mods will respond best if you report it and request it.

 

[hackthatphone]

BIG GIANT EDIT: If you do this, Cydia will not allow you to install, or will force uninstall of Saurik's patch for the pdf exploit. This is because the firmware requirements are either < 3.2.2. or =4.0 or =4.0.1. Thus, if cydia thinks you're on 4.0.2, it will uninstall or not allow install of the patch. Just do what dhlizard says in the next post. He is smart, and I am dumb.


Tested ONLY on iPhone 4, not sure about other iDevices. Use at your own Risk

This will make iPhone think you're on 4.0.2., so it won't prompt you to upgrade.


Using iFile or SSH or DiskAid or PhoneDisk or whatever,

1. navigate to System/Library/CoreServices
2. open SystemVersion.plist
3. edit value of "ProductBuildVersion" to "8A400"
4. edit value of "ProductVersion" to "4.0.2"
5. save & respring or reboot

iTunes will now show that you're on 4.0.2

The people that own iphones and jailbreak them yet still manage to accidentally update, aren't going to do this. There is too much reading and thinking involved

 

[-aggie-]

True, hope all those "accidentall" upgraders learned their lesson before with 3.1.3
It takes a few more steps and clicking yes and accept along with downloading 600MB+ of an update to be called an accident IMO

We have a new batch who have never owned an iPhone.

 

[Applejuiced]

We have a new batch who have never owned an iPhone.

True, I look forward to all that

 

[labman]

I was betting we have the 1st accidental update post late night. they will be here soon enough though!

 

[dhlizard]

I was betting we have the 1st accidental update post late night. they will be here soon enough though!

Already a bunch on the DevTeam blog. So sad (not really, especially when they claim it was an accident, which most do)

 

[Ey35train]

Thank you spamdumpster!

Speaking from the perspective of one who "accidentally" updated to 3.1.3, this teeny tweak seems to work on my 3gs. I had completely discharged my iPhone and the next time I went to sync, iTunes prompted, “An iPhone has been previously synced with this computer”. Before I chose restore from backup, I wanted to try and insure against receiving a message that before restoring you must upgrade. Fortunately, the restore completed without a hitch and iTunes says I have the most current software. So kudos to you spamdumpster for this teeny tweak!!!

 

[labman]

Speaking from the perspective of one who "accidentally" updated to 3.1.3, this teeny tweak seems to work on my 3gs. I had completely discharged my iPhone and the next time I went to sync, iTunes prompted, “An iPhone has been previously synced with this computer”. Before I chose restore from backup, I wanted to try and insure against receiving a message that before restoring you must upgrade. Fortunately, the restore completed without a hitch and iTunes says I have the most current software. So kudos to you spamdumpster for this teeny tweak!!!

Can I advice you read a whole thread before patting a guy on the back. let me jump to one of the good parts for you.

spamdumpster BIG GIANT EDIT: If you do this, Cydia will not allow you to install, or will force uninstall of Saurik's patch for the pdf exploit. This is because the firmware requirements are either < 3.2.2. or =4.0 or =4.0.1. Thus, if cydia thinks you're on 4.0.2, it will uninstall or not allow install of the patch. Just do what dhlizard says in the second post. He is smart, and I am dumb.

we actually asked to TS to close this thread because people don't like to read entire threads. Along with when when iTunes asks you if you want to upgrade, checkmark the box that says "Don't ask me again. why is this so difficult for everybody?