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What will become of my iPhone 2G after 4.0 launches?
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I'm pretty sure that the previous poster is referring to the third-party apps available for jailbroken OS 1 devices.
There's been no reason to try until now, so we don't know how easy or difficult it is.
Read first, reply afterwards.
iPhone OS 1.0 or the original iPhone OS had no official native SDK or toolchain.
By custom toolchain you mean the installer and cydia apps for JB iphones?
What you're thinking is not as easy as hacking a firmware and finding an exploit to use to gain full acess to the devices root.
I guess we will find out in the near future but dont hold your breath
Sorry to bump an old thread, but that is better than starting a new one...
So it begins... I downloaded a few apps this past week, planning on installing them on my 3.1.2 iPhone. I received an error message, stating the iPhone was not compatible with the app. This is a small problem this time, but imagine if it was an app I used all the time.
To implement any multitasking (or any other new API in 4.0), the developers are going to have to update their apps. Anyone who doesn't update to the latest software (or can't because their hardware won't be supported) will be seeing a bunch of these error messages popping up. It seems I (as well as anyone else who has a iPhone 2G) am going to be left out in the dark for Apps, and it will only get worse and worse...
Now I am not trying to sound like a cry baby. I understand Apple needs to cut off the old tech in order to keep innovating (a la Snow Leopard cutting off PPC support). I know I'll eventually upgrade to the latest and greatest iPhone and iPad and iWhateverElse... Just thought people with an old 2G should be aware of the situation.
On an unrelated note, I am considering selling a used iPhone 2G... I can give you a real good deal.
So it begins... I downloaded a few apps this past week, planning on installing them on my 3.1.2 iPhone. I received an error message, stating the iPhone was not compatible with the app. This is a small problem this time, but imagine if it was an app I used all the time.
To implement any multitasking (or any other new API in 4.0), the developers are going to have to update their apps. Anyone who doesn't update to the latest software (or can't because their hardware won't be supported) will be seeing a bunch of these error messages popping up. It seems I (as well as anyone else who has a iPhone 2G) am going to be left out in the dark for Apps, and it will only get worse and worse...
Now I am not trying to sound like a cry baby. I understand Apple needs to cut off the old tech in order to keep innovating (a la Snow Leopard cutting off PPC support). I know I'll eventually upgrade to the latest and greatest iPhone and iPad and iWhateverElse... Just thought people with an old 2G should be aware of the situation.
On an unrelated note, I am considering selling a used iPhone 2G... I can give you a real good deal.
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I find it hard to believe that the devteam can get an android build in a dual boot for the 2g but modifying the iphone 3g 4.0 firmware to load on the 2g is "impossible" itll happen i bet.
Besides all the bigger screen, better apps, blah blah blah reasons? Money, and a contract with T-Mobile.
Jailbroken iPhone 2G = $30/month
Newest iPhone = $90/month