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 iPhone Firmware 2.0.2 Is Released

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stringfellow
post Aug 19 2008, 01:45 PM

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Updating now as we speak. Had a say of my mind in a post before this, so it felt good speaking my mind out.
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post Aug 19 2008, 02:40 PM

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QUOTE(Mike3300 @ Aug 19 2008, 02:38 PM)
Just install alot of apps into my phone and now new firmware? I'm not gonna rush to update as this update is specifically for iPhone 3G network glitch.
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Where did it say it was specifically for the 3G network glitch? I read the README before installing and all it says was "bug fixes". blink.gif
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post Aug 19 2008, 03:09 PM

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Yes, but would you trust surmisations on Macrumors, or the README when you install them? All I read when I clicked "Download and Install" was "bug fixes", and nothing to do with fixing the 3G problems that is haunting only 2% of the users. It would be more prudent to include the fix inside 2.1 rather than 2.0.2, seeing how 2.1 constitutes a major update, compared to 2.0.2,
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post Aug 19 2008, 04:00 PM

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Still in the process. The damned Backup is taking so long.
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post Aug 19 2008, 05:00 PM

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Power plugged in on mine.

It's probably the apps, I have 6 pages of apps on my Aifontriji.
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post Aug 19 2008, 05:16 PM

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@Tink

laugh.gif Not that confusing, I've arranged them accordingly. First page for the default/more commonly used apps, a page specifically for webapps, a page (going for two now) for games, and the last page for apps I use for work. Work is boring so I left it at last page. tongue.gif
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post Aug 19 2008, 05:29 PM

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@Tink

The very reason why I went the Contour iSee case and not the IS is because I couldnt bring myself to do it. It is complicated, and judging from what always happens, I would end up having to reapply the damned thing a few times. tongue.gif

Firmware 2.0.2 is finally installing now, backup completed. rclxm9.gif
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post Aug 19 2008, 05:44 PM

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Okay , installed and updated Aifontriji to 2.0.2. Here are the results:-

1. 3G reception still is the same, not additional bars or signs of better reception. As I have figured, this update is not meant to address the 3G reception problem.

2. Tried SMS and typing text into Safari, for example posting in LYN. Almost nonexistant lag! :yay: God only know if the lag comes back once I install more and more apps. For the record, I have tried SMSing and typing text into Safari on both Wifi and 3G. They are both the same, very very little lag.

3. All apps running smooth and none spits me out to Homescreen.

All in all, a minor update, but a welcomed one nonetheless. biggrin.gif
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post Aug 19 2008, 06:06 PM

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QUOTE(Dante18 @ Aug 19 2008, 06:04 PM)
i am sticking to 2.0.1 for a while. Very happy with it...anyway this new firmware only has some 3G bugfix.
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No it is not. If you even do a little effort of downloading this firmware update and try and install it, the README just reads "bug fixes" , and nothing to do with 3G. I have personally installed this on my Aifontriji, and no such fix for 3G here, I still have the same signal reception and strength.

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post Aug 19 2008, 07:32 PM

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I've thought of switching it to Airplane mode too, but I was worried if the sim not longer recognized as the sim used during the initial unlock, and that would seriously complicate matter further. I left it on, and even when the backup was on, the screen and apps are still accessible, they are not written as "Syncing" and having to swipe left to right to cancel the backup/sync.

During the actual upgrade itself, the phone goes back to its locked state (Cable +iTunes), and this state alone disallow any calls in.

Two firmware updates and still maintaining its unlocked status, I love my NZ Aifontriji! wub.gif
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post Aug 19 2008, 08:16 PM

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The first 30 days was before I signed up, and the 60 days extension is only for those who had signed up. Got em both. biggrin.gif
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post Aug 20 2008, 12:27 AM

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QUOTE(goldieboy @ Aug 19 2008, 08:21 PM)
Bro String, thanks for the info. Will update it soon.
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The backup will take a while though.



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post Aug 20 2008, 11:05 PM

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http://www.macworld.com/article/135102/200...l?lsrc=rss_main

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An update released for the iPhone two days ago is meant to deal with communication problems with the company’s 3G iPhone, an Apple spokeswoman said.

Complaints from users have been on the rise recently about an inordinate amount of dropped calls when using the iPhone 3G. While Apple admits the software update was released to deal with this problem, the company was not forthcoming with specifics on the fix.

Apple spokeswoman Jennifer Bowcock said iPhone software 2.0.2 provides “improved communication with 3G networks,” according to the Associated Press.

Bowcock declined further comment on what improvements users could expect once the update was installed.


Now that it is straight from the horse's mouth, we can now be certain that it is indeed targeted towards fixing the 3G network problem. Personally, I dont see any improvements.
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post Aug 21 2008, 03:49 PM

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Weird. If that is so, they could just release the update for the American iPhones only, instead of a blanket worldwide update. What rectification that may fix the American iPhones may not apply the same for the NZ iPhones, for example.
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post Aug 21 2008, 03:54 PM

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Makes sense. Although right now, I dont see any difference on my Aifontriji.
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post Aug 22 2008, 05:36 PM

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What about pressing and holding Power + Home button? When using Starmap, my Aifontriji hanged as well, forcing me to do this. You can force a reset by pressing and holding Power +Home, but once the screenis off, stop pressing them. You may accidentally go into recovery mode.

Once done, the iPhone will restart but if you have lots of apps, the restart may take a while.

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