For anyone who cannot wait any longer to begin using the newly discovered apps in the App Store, you now have your chance, because a direct link to firmware version 2.0 has been found on the Apple website.
The software is not yet available thought iTunes, so simply clicking the “Check for Update” button will not be enough to get you the latest and greatest. Instead you have to download the firmware directly from Apple (iPhone1,2_2.0_5A347_Restore.ipsw) and then once its on your desktop you will have to press the Option key while clicking the “Check for Update” button in iTunes.
Once you have done that you will be given the option to select the file that you want to use to install. According to MacRumors you also have to make sure the file is “.ipsw” and not a “.zip” file.
Of course, if you decide to take this route, make sure you backup your data first and proceed with caution. Also don’t come yelling if you have any problems later, this is to be done at your own risk. Also keep in mind tha firmware version 2.0 should be “officially” available shortly.
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July 10th, 2008 at 11:44 am
Works
July 10th, 2008 at 1:28 pm
i have it, and it’s awesome.
July 10th, 2008 at 1:38 pm
it keeps saying that there is an unexpected error….
July 10th, 2008 at 2:14 pm
I updated to iTunes 7.7 and all is well.
July 10th, 2008 at 2:31 pm
where is the option key???
I am stupid
July 10th, 2008 at 3:15 pm
can someone help me please.
i have downloaed 7.7 however i dont know where the damn “options” key is..on the phone? On the computer? On iTunes..where ?
also, I have downloaded the apps I want however i cant get them on the phone.
July 10th, 2008 at 3:21 pm
Mia,
The options key is on the keyboard. By holding the option key and clicking the “Check for Update” button in iTunes you will get a box that comes up and allows you to choose what file you want to use to perform the upgrade with.
July 10th, 2008 at 3:30 pm
I dont have a mac I have a regular PC…what button would that be for a PC?
thank you so much
July 10th, 2008 at 3:31 pm
got it…its the “shift” button. =-)
July 11th, 2008 at 10:08 am
will this work oh a JBed phone?
July 11th, 2008 at 10:18 am
oops… on a 1.1.4 JBed
July 11th, 2008 at 10:33 am
Has anyone noticed their phone working just a hair slower with the new firmware upgrade? You really notice it when typing or using the touch screen??
Just went buy the ATT store by me to see if the 3G was the same way, but the line was out the door . . .
July 11th, 2008 at 11:38 am
It’s actually now available for those who are not brave. But, probably due to demand, you won’t be able to complete the upgrade — the process gets stuck at the end when your phone tries to ‘access iTunes store’ — and naturally there’s no help to be found at Tech Support (where they tell you to call back later).
Good times. And your phone won’t work either.
July 11th, 2008 at 12:54 pm
This is brutal. I have been trying to activate my phone for over 3 and a half hours now. I know i am part of the problem by constantly trying to update it, but its just ridiculous. I just want it to work!