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iPhone Megathread 1.0

Iphone all VERSION & 1.1.3 upgrade GUIDE


Here's the summary for u guys who wanna update V1.02, V1.1.1, V1.1.2 to Official 1.1.3 from iTunes itself. This is for OTB 1.02, 1.1.1 and 1.1.2 iPhones. So many questions about this in iPhone thread n my answer keeps getting buried so this is for u guys to refer back. This is by far the easiest n safest way to get to 1.1.3. All this will take only about 10 minutes. Time taken will depend on how fast your internet connection is, while downloading V1.1.3 update in iTunes.

1. Plug in the 1.02 or 1.1.1 iPhone to iTunes.

2. Click on upgrade to 1.1.3. The phone will be upgraded to Official 1.1.3 from iTunes after this.

3. Now just use the ZiPhone method to Activate n Jailbreak. U can see complete pictorial guide on ZiPhone method here.
http://www.iclarified.com/entry/index.php?enid=656
Your phone will be Activated n Jailbroken after this. It will even install the Installer App for u. ZiPhone will take just 45 seconds to
Activate n Jailbreak ur phone.

4. Now u need to use AnySIM 1.3 to unlock ur sim card. U can see the complete pictorial guide on AnySIM 1.3 method here.
http://www.iclarified.com/entry/index.php?enid=635

5. Remember to reboot the phone after everything is done. U must turn it off n do a reboot. Reason is, in my case, I lost all ringtones after I did the succesful activation, jailbreak n unlock. After I did a proper reboot everything works perfectly.

6. Congratulations! U now have a proper V1.1.3 from Apple iTunes itself. Enjoy!
Known issues so far





Links:
Apple's iPhone Page:
http://www.apple.com/iphone
Apple's iPhone Video Tour for v1.1.1
http://www.apple.com/iphone/softwareupdate/
Apple's Claim Page for Store Credit:
http://www.apple.com/iphone/storecredit/
Technical Specifications:
http://www.apple.com/iphone/specs.html
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Stupid iPhone Tricks
* Scroll up to the Address bar with one touch:
When browsing a long web page it can take a while to flick all the way again back to the top if it, instead of flicking just touch the very top bar (the one with the AT&T text and time on there) and it'll shoot you right back to the address bar.
* Hard Reboot
If for some reason your iPhone freezes up and holding the sleep/wake button doesn't fix it you can perform a 'hard reboot'. To do this just hold the sleep/wake button and the home button for 10 seconds then all should be back to normal again.
* Force-Close a Program
If an application freezes up on you during use, you can press and hold the home button for about 6 seconds to force the app to quit.
* Way too Much Information

* Making Punctuation Easier

* Using a custom audio file for your Voicemail.
See this article on iPhone Alley for details!
The Awful iPhone FAQ
Please note - most of this information is for the USA - if someone wants to share more UK/France/Germany info, I'll add it.
Where can I get one?
* CORPORATE AT&T Stores -- store locater here: http://www.wireless.att.com/find-a-store
* Apple Stores
* Apple.com
What kind of plan will I be able to use with the iPhone?
Go look here.
Does it require a contract?
Yes, 2 year Contract needed.
Is there any way to get Insurance on the phone?
AppleCare is available, but it does not cover accidental damage. Your best bet is to add the phone into your homeowners/renter's insurance policy.
How will the sign up process for AT&T work at Apple Stores or Apple.com?
You buy the phone, then activate it through iTunes. Number transfer is also handled through iTunes.
What about the UK?
The iPhone will be released in the UK on the 9th November. The phones will be sold in O2 stores, Carphone Warehouse stores, Apple retail stores, and online at the iPod UK Store. It will cost £269 including VAT. The iPhone will be on the O2 network. It will be on an 18-month contract on a tariff of £35 (200 minutes and 200 texts), £45 (600 minutes and 500 texts) and £55 per month (1200 minutes and 500 texts), all of which will include unlimited mobile data usage.
Can I pick my own sounds for Mail, SMS, alarms, etc?
No, and it's kind of f***ing annoying. Well, actually you can, but it requires a hack and use of FTP and SSH. See the hacks section in the posts below.
Can we use the keyboard in landscape mode?
Yes.
Can I tether it to my laptop and use it via a modem? Either by Bluetooth or USB?
No.
Why not?!
Because.
Why no 3G / HSDPA support?
Lots of reasons. Apple's official reason is that AT&T's HSDPA doesn't have enough penetration (read: coverage) to be worthwhile yet. Others have suggested that 3G really uses a TON of battery life, which is a valid point.
Either way, the iPhone doesn't have it. Future revisions probably will. If 3G is a deal killer for you, fine, just don't shit up the thread about it.
Is the SIM removable or not?
Yes. And prior to 1.1.1, you could use the phone on T-Mobile.
What kind of processor does iPhone have?
Engadget reports that it has a 620mhz ARM processor.
Can I use my iHome Speakers / In-Car Adapter / Dock-Enabled iSqueegee with iPhone?
It may work - it will probably offer to switch into Airplane mode to reduce interference. (This means no Wifi, no EDGE, no phone calls!)
How come my photos are 480x640 when I email them from the phone? I thought this thing had a 2MP camera?!
It does - but the mail app on the iPhone resizes them for easier mail-sending on the fly. If you need full res copies, use iPhoto when you sync, or for Windows guys, when you dock iPhone it should show up as a drive - and you can pull your photos off with Windows Explorer. So far, there is no way to turn the auto-resize off.
Why can't I use MMS? This blows!
MMS is not supported on iPhone.
My Gmail account downloads every message I've sent back into my iPhone Inbox? WTF?
In your Advanced options for your Gmail account, disable Recent mode.
Do I need a screen protector for my iPhone?
According to this video of PC Magazine trying like heck to damage it, probably not.
I have a 64-bit version of Windows. Why doesn't iPhone work with it for syncing and activation?
According to Apple's Minimum System Requirements page: "64-bit editions of Windows are not supported"
My WiFi says it's connecting, but it won't work!

How do I stop iPhoto from launching every time my iPhone is docked?

So is there a way to downgrade from 1.1.1 to 1.0.2?
http://iphone.fiveforty.net/wiki/index.php..._1.1.1_to_1.0.2
Also is there a way to put custom ringtones on 1.1.2 yet?
Yes. You can create ringtones in Garageband, and add them to iTunes.
Is there actually information in this thread?
Well, at least for the first 8 pages, it's basically a wankfest of people b****ing at each other. Hopefully there'll really be something useful someday.

How do I update / rejailbreak my 1.1.1 phone?
Two ways:
1) Here is a guide that is as simple as possible, with a picture for every step:
http://www.hacktheiphone.com/111/iphone_step1_mac.html
2)
See this post: Me in Reverse Says How!


Software / Webpages
These are apps / softwares / webpages that are either considered "Must Haves" or are just damn cool.
iPhone Apps:
* Installer.app - THE program you want on your phone. Once this is installed, install the Community Sources package from inside the app, and you're good to go. (Please note: As of thread creation date - this ONLY works in versions prior to 1.1.1.)
* Summerboard - Available through Installer.app, it is an extension to the iPhone's SpringBoard user experience. SummerBoard adds a variety of useful and fun features to your iPhone, including scrolling icons, wallpaper and themes.
* Tap Tap Revolution - Awesomely fun game written by Eagle_Fire.
Mac Apps:
* VisualHub - The *best* video conversion utility for OS X. Goon-written, and updated a *ton*.
* iSquint - Same author, but free iPod-only video conversions for OS X.
* iToner - Free ringtone maker for your phone.
Windows Apps:
* iBrickr - Easy iPhone ringtone / app management for Windows
* Media Coder - Free open-source app for Windows for converting your videos.
Webpages:
* iPhone Application List - A blog about the up and coming latest webapps for iPhone.
* iPhone Alley - A good website for iPhone News.
* TUAW - TUAW's iPhone News feed.
* http://www.adultswim.com/iphone - Adult Swim iPhone page.
* http://iphone.facebook.com - Facebook iPhone page.
* http://www.digg.com/iphone - Digg's iPhone page.
* http://wwwl.meebo.com/mobile.html - Meebo's iPhone interface. (Meebo is a multi-client web-based IM)
* http://www.apple.com/trailers/iphone - Apple's Movie Trailers page.
* http://app.getleaflets.com - Some iPhone applets.
* http://www.lifeclever.com/17-powerful-book...or-your-iphone/ - 17 Powerful Bookmarklets for Your Phone.

rule changes? i tot 2500 post ?

AWESOME..... V6 already.

WA WA WEE WA !!


another good link for noobs to start off on hacking iPhones...
http://iPhone.unlock.no


and some scoop on iPhone and related industry developments:
http://www.iphonealley.com/news

This post has been edited by mugenfoo: Feb 21 2008, 09:28 AM

@megatron007

could you also include some information regarding the GPRS/EDGE settings in your guide above?

another thing, Ziphone can do not just the Activation & Jailbreak process BUT also Unlock the iphone. i did it with ziphone -a -j -u arguments.

hope that helps simplify things for other newbies like me. has already done an itunes restore on the 1.1.3 otb 16gb and re-activated re-jrailbroken and re-unlock with ziphone -a -j -u

Guys,

pls send me in PM...let me consolidate it & update to page 1

so it benefits everyone ! ! !

i only know GPRS settings for maxis..

APN: net
Username: maxis
Password: wap

and welcome v6 of the iphone thread.....

today found out another problem

i got a call and suddenly my screen hang and i cant slide to answer the call.

the phone keep on rings and i did press home button or sleep button still no respond..

just after 2 mins the whole phone restart by itself and then back life again..

very funny where i got no idea what is going on..

This post has been edited by Tib: Feb 21 2008, 11:44 AM

Aik, I thought the v5 still have capacity for around 700 posts?

wa.. so fast version six already... i personally think iclarified should be included in the software and website category.

nice to drop by where i cant see V5 anywhere
Never knew iPhone thead grew so fast....i was away for few days and was stuck at V5 page 63 or so...now is V6 uhh my

i miss out all the infor regarding the Ziphone (latest) and problems u guys counter~

Still at 1.1.2 btw

ahahaha... let me get my name and iphone on the first page of version 6...hahahaha

I think hackintosh and ModMyIfone is also good source to get info

Well it seems that users are more and more,

active too. xp

Hey megatron you better post the ultimate tutorial for everyone's good

Dont really wanna see some newbies screwing up their baby precious iPhone by not using the easiest way to perform the JB & unlock =)

Megatron...u are not supposed to open a new thread when there is still space in the old one......this is not your first time....

can the mods please do something?? I'm reporting this...

EDIT: and i vote that the next iphone thread to not be megatron....it is really getting out of hand......

he never updates the 1st post, he just enjoys being the TS..

This post has been edited by lokgotz: Feb 21 2008, 03:31 PM

Follow the forum rules.

New thread need to be atleast 2,500 post before you may start a new thread.

The Version 6 comes too early, get back to Version 5.