Unlocked iPhone Users Beware
Written on September 28, 2007 by Matt Radel and 4 people have commented
It appears that Apple may have been telling the truth about unlocked iPhones and the software update not playing nice together. Jonathan Seff over at iPhone Central shares his tale - in which even a new SIM card couldn’t resurrect is iBrick. Even though some Apple Geniuses may be quietly unbricking iPhones, I have to say I still don’t think it’s worth it. I’d ride out my contract and then pull the trigger (unless you’re with Sprint - then I can totally understand wanting to get out).
What about you TAB readers? Has anyone successfully updated with an unlocked iPhone? Here’s your opportunity to brag!
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#1 Brandon Eley says:I haven’t had the guts to do the upgrade just yet. I have Installer.app and tons of 3rd party apps on my iPhone.
I’ve spoken with a developer of Installer.app from NullRiver and he suggests users hold tight until they can update their software and release a new version that will work with 1.1.1.
#2 Jordan says:Actually, I went to my local apple store, I am really good buds with a guy there. He said don’t update, well I didn’t listen to him, I updated. Worked perfectly, just one little bug with the maps program. The 3rd party says will be fixed soon.
#3 David Leazenby says:I updated to version 1.1.1 and all my 3rd party apps and ringtones went “poof.” I was, however, able to downgrade to 1.0.2 with no problems. I installed all my 3rd party apps and ringtones and am as happy as a lark. The fix:
Make sure you have a copy of the 1.0.2 firmware
iPhone1,1_1.0.2_1C28_Restore.ipsw
stored in:
~/library/iTunes/iPhone Software Updates
The key is to remove or move all other items from this folder, leaving only the 1.0.2 update. Otherwise, it will re-install the 1.1.1 update.
1. Reboot iPhone holding the top button (power) and the home buttons.
2. Release the top button 10 seconds after that, right after the screen goes dark. But keep the home (bottom) pressed for a while.
3. The iPhone screen will appear to be off. Now start iTunes manually.
4. iTunes will tell you it has found an iPhone in “restore mode.”
5. Press option key and then click the restore button.
6. Select the 1.0.2 firmware .ipsw file from here: ~/library/iTunes/iPhone Software Updates
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