Of all the advantages and disadvantages, do you still think 2.2 firmware worth it?

Very much in term of stability and speed of apps.

very worth it

The firmware itself is very stable and there are significant improvements on performance. This includes speedier app loading (SMS, Notes, Contacts, etc) for example.

Those who want to JB though should be wary of jb apps/mods that are not 100% compatible with the new fw for now. There's still app conflicts going on so if you want to be on the safe side, give it a week or two more for these developers to sort out the kinks.

Other than that, fw2.2 is most definitely worth the upgrade.

This post has been edited by Maverick Wil: Nov 26 2008, 04:55 PM

Yeap, a big leap compared to the 2.0 > 2.1 changes back then. Only thing now which is bogging down is 2.2 users in Malaysia's the stupid CallerID fix issue.

Only time will tell.

Yes, its worth, much more stable compare to other version and in terms of software that we get through JB, we need to wait a while because those sofware will be update and compatible with ver. 2.2..

yes its not to long to wait because its always been updated very fast.

p/s: the one thing that make me like it was "EMOJI"...eventhough other phone cannot see it when we put that emoji but if you show it to your friend i think they somehow want to buy iphone because of that emoji, hehe.

Personally, I have a very good feeling about fw 2.2 in terms of stability and the processing speed and not to forget the battery life.

So far no really noticable problems except cydia's keyboard cant be mute and also the callerID fix problem. Other than that, everything is just perfect.

Things that's been really noticable is they have really improved the calls drop problem. So far after updating to fw 2.2, i've YET to face a single problem of calls drop.

For the Safari sake.. YES! Worth It! :0

yup. it is worth it. i notice every time my signal drop to 0 (no signal) it will automatically searching for the signal again just like resetting the phone itself. notice the durability for battery and the speed of turning off the phone is both increase.

sad to say that, yet never experience stability on the phone. appstore app still sometimes crash and bugs where app have been updated via phone but in itunes still showing i have a new update for the same app. 3 times re-download the same app and same version? come on.

and yet, the new feature for street view? well, Malaysia will have to wait more just like the early routing issue in the pre-install google map. 1 year and more maybe. dun ask me

This post has been edited by potion: Nov 26 2008, 07:06 PM

worth it. i was on 2.1 now on 2.2

unit performed much way better and smoother now

Wow walabies! U own iPhone also? Heheh

I already using 2.2 now n is really worth update.
More smooth less laggy.

Like right now I using iPhone replying this.

It use to be laggy but now much improvement

guys ! i voted FW2.2 even i not yet update yet !

i am now still at the stupid FW 2.0 !!! can anyone tell me the improvement from 2.0 > 2.2 ???

This post has been edited by cscheat: Nov 26 2008, 09:48 PM

malaysian contacts thing can be resolved?

yeahh, recommended

Upgraded mine yesterday. Works like a charm. System is damn responsive now. Will hold off the Winterboard installation for awhile coz I like the snappy performance too much.

So yes, worth upgrading.

Now all major problems such as Caller ID has been solved, so for anyone who hasn't updated to 2.2 yet ...well you really should

This post has been edited by Maverick Wil: Nov 27 2008, 12:36 PM

HUH?! CallerID have been fixed?! WOO TIME TO UPGRADE!

well TS, I think you should upgrade now

Fixed caller ID? Time to upgrade.
Coolerthings, I got many things to ask u about the Iphone la, I still very new.

Anyone with locked version upgraded 2.2? Any problem after upgrading?

may i ask wat earphones da audio pro using with iphone?

anyone over here using 2g n upgraded to 2.2???

cause i reliase even both 2g n 3g unit also running in 2.1, there is some diff such as scroll down contact n sms. 3g is much more smooth.

just want to know is 2.2 better now??

i'm using 2g on 2.2fw...just upgrade this week end...

din notice any speed increase, but u can disable autocorrect feature in sms, which is good.

Is FW 2.2 very stable? Even for 2G phone?

Yes. Its very stable. No crashes on any program yet for me after using it for about a week.

Which appstore apps are still not compatible with FW2.2?

i new as well what

it only fixed the caller ID if ur JB ur phone
else, the FW 2.2 still not officially fixed yet
so the info is kinda misleading

Sorry, I pulled back whats i say above.. after awhile with this 2.2FW.. Safari Browser crash is still around! But lesser..
-Everytime when i load 'heavy' pages.... walaaa! Safari will sent me out to Home screen!

P/s: For me 2.1 or 2.2 is freaking same! But as bonus.. this 2.2FW making Beejive (1.10FW) run with lots of BUGS! >_<~

2.2 run faster thou
i mean the home screen, n "setting" option run faster too
in browser, u can type in less laggy at LYN
SMS less laggy too
that wat i spotted so far

Eh.. Hehe! Yarz! Agree!
Run/load faster but most the time when reply/type msg @ Lowyat Forum still very lag like before leh! Sometimes crash too!

-Hopefully see Copy & Paste + MMS + Flash ON Safari + Again, Better Safari in coming FW..

just wana ask, anybody upgrade to 2.2 firmware with unlock 3g iphone from nz vodafone ?. Any problem with nz iphone upgrading to 2.2 firmware ?
thanks in advance

An officially unlocked phone will always remain that way

This post has been edited by nokia2003: Dec 2 2008, 08:34 PM

alright thanks pro

How to unlock? what is jailbreak? ahahahaaa... its a prank! its been long time since my last visit here in iphone section... im still stuck with 1st gen while all my old friend here on 3g leh... Burned my $ on DSLR recently kekekeke.... Time to upgrade!!

do you need a mac to unlock this?

i got this mail icon at my taskbar. what is it? i haven't set any mail account.

perhaps it synced via itunes... u can check d details of the account... but if there is not even 1 acc, try to set 1...

I've decided to go back to 2.1. The new 2.2 isn't noticeably faster than 2.1, and some stuff are broken like wifitoggle, that strange mail icon, unstable Cydia, and swirlymms doesn't work(for me).

Hi..i got a noob question here...

When downloading the 2.2firmware in itunes, i can't do any sync at the same time? the "sync" button just faded off..is that normal or just that im downloadin the firmware 2.2? Thanks sifus!

Anyway...I just finished downloaded the firmware2.2, and yes there is an improvement! before that i was at 2.0.2 and after updated, my signal strength actually shoot up frm 2-3 bar to 5 bar...so, i guess this update helps!

This post has been edited by akchang: Dec 8 2008, 09:30 AM

for me , i don really think need to upgrade la..it din have big update. And the third application i had and have many information there... Lazy to take it out again ah... the 2.1 version are actually very smooth and stable.

Hi all,

I don't know where to ask my Q's, but here seems appropriate.
iPhone: 3G 8GB
Origin: Aussie
Unlocked: officially unlocked
Jailbroken: no
f/w: 2.1
Operator: maxis

Tried to upgrade f/w to 2.2; but end result "The iPhone "iPhone" could not be restored. An unknown error occurred (1013)." like below;


I've tried
1. restore button in iTunes(with USB and iTunes icon on iPhone); An unknown error occurred (1013)
2. DFU mode(black screen on iPhone); An unknown error occurred (1013)
3. uninstall/install iTunes. Normal restore/DFU; An unknown error occurred (1013)

Please help.
Thanks!

@ acesdsi

try on a mac instead?

hmm what itunes version was that?
try uninstall itunes & reinstall before proceed to next restore

Have you tried pwange and quickpwn guide on pin thread?

nokia2003,
I dont have mac

gengstapo,
iTunes version 8.0.2.20. Yes, I've tried uninstall itunes & reinstall, the step #3.

TripleH,
Not yet. Which one is the link. Blur already.

Thanks!

@acesdsi
How did you restore? Pressing the restore button and wait itunes to download the file or you already have the firmware file? If you use the 2nd method i.e using already downloaded firmware file, can you write down the file name as firmware file for 1st gen and 2nd gen are different.

Hi,

I restore by pressing restore button and wait itunes to download the file.
BTW, I'm in the midst of formating my laptop with Win XP Pro SP2, install audio, video, wireless and iTunes.

Thanks!

Try downloading the standalone firmware file and restore with shift+restore and select the downloaded file.

Download the file here.

Hi,
Can you all check weather my iPhone1,2_2.2_5G77_Restore.ipsw is not corrupted or not by using md5sum.exe

you can find iPhone1,2_2.2_5G77_Restore.ipsw in;
"C:\Documents and Settings\Administrator\Application Data\Apple Computer\iTunes\iPhone Software Updates"
*change Administrator to your current user.

C:\Documents and Settings\Administrator\Application Data\Apple Computer\iTunes\iPhone Software Updates>md5sum.exe iPhone1,2_2.2_5G77_Restore.ipsw
fd33b6f92a6b5bc3dd0fa40b39a40c0c *iPhone1,2_2.2_5G77_Restore.ipsw

Thanks!

back to the topic,
yes it really really really worth

yaa u can ask.... no problem bala.supramaniam@finisar.com

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This post has been edited by xbalapc: Jan 9 2009, 10:52 AM

2.2 best ever i think, i can see the wifi signal much stronger than before

it's the first thing i did once i got the iphone. it is 200MB++ so it took 4 hours to download

Have the 2.2 version become stable dy?
coz i heard 2.2ver not so smooth...zz
is it true?

Not true. It's stable. You should try lor. Then only you know.