The iPhone thread - Page 50

Pushkar · 17-06-2009, 17:20

Apparently it will be rolled out at 1PM EST, so that's 6pm here - makes sense really.

Derek · 17-06-2009, 18:14

3.0 available now.

matt-h · 17-06-2009, 18:17

And that sound you can hear is the apple update servers melting

Caspar · 17-06-2009, 18:18

Quote:

Originally Posted by Derek S

3.0 available now.

It is indeed

230.1MB download.

Taken from the update program:

Quote:

iPhone OS 3.0 Software Update

This update contains over 100 new features, including the following:

• Cut, Copy & Paste with shake to undo
• Landscape keyboard in key applications
• Enhanced Messages application
- Send and receive photos, contacts, audio files, and location via MMS*
- Forward and delete single or multiple messages
• Added search feature in Mail, Calendar, Notes and iPod
• Spotlight search across iPhone
• Support for CalDAV and subscriptions in Calendar
• Improvements to Safari
- Performance
- HTML 5 support
- HTTP Streaming audio and video
- Auto-fill usernames and passwords
• New Voice Memos application
• Sync Notes with a Mac or PC via iTunes
• Internet Tethering over USB and Bluetooth*
• Browse and download movies, TV shows, and audiobooks from the iTunes Store**
• Stereo Bluetooth***
• Wi-Fi auto login
• Enhanced Stocks application
• More Parental Control options for Apps, Music, Movies and TV Shows
• iTunes account creation and login**
• YouTube account login and access to subscriptions, ratings and favorites**
• Shake to shuffle
• New languages, dictionaries, and keyboards
• Find my iPhone and Remote Wipe via MobileMe (subscription required)**
• Support for more Exchange policies
• Create and send Exchange meeting invitations
• Search mail on server (Exchange Server 2007 and supported IMAP servers)
• Search LDAP company directory
• VPN on demand and VPN proxy support
• Encrypted configuration profiles
• Encrypted iTunes backups
• 1,000 new developer APIs, including:
- In App Purchases
- Apple Push Notification Service
- Accessories support
- Peer to Peer Connectivity
- Embedded Maps
- iPod Library Access
• Bug fixes

Products compatible with this software update:
• iPhone
• iPhone 3G
• iPhone 3G S

* Compatible only with iPhone 3G and iPhone 3G S and requires support from your wireless provider.
** Not available in all regions or in all languages.
*** Compatible only with iPhone 3G and iPhone 3G S.

For feature descriptions and complete instructions, see the user guide for your iPhone at:
<http://www.apple.com/support/manuals/iphone>

For more information about iPhone, go to:
<http://www.apple.com/iphone>

To troubleshoot your iPhone, or to view additional support information go to:
<http://www.apple.com/support/iphone>

For information on the security content of this update, please visit this website:
<http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1222>

bopdude · 17-06-2009, 18:18

On it now

Stephen · 17-06-2009, 19:00

Identical to the 3.0 GM release, as my iPhone is reporting it is up to date already.

matt-h · 17-06-2009, 19:02

Help me forum , for i have sinned.

I had a moment of weakness and fired up itunes. I slipped further into satans embrace and plugged in my iphone.

Lo and behold it was downloaded in 5 minutes and verily it installed with in a further 10.

I need a shower

Caspar · 17-06-2009, 19:11

I'm trying to update the two family iphones, both not going well!

The first won't backup during the install, rebooting and trying again now

The second part installed it then came up with error 1604!...iphone was wiped and have to do a restore before i can try to upgrade again!

hmmm

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Caspar

I'm trying to update the two family iphones, both not going well!

The first won't backup during the install, rebooting and trying again now

The second part installed it then came up with error 1604!...iphone was wiped and have to do a restore before i can try to upgrade again!

hmmm

Now it says, sorry Iphone can't be restored. Bricked!

Pushkar · 17-06-2009, 19:25

Quote:

Originally Posted by Caspar

I'm trying to update the two family iphones, both not going well!

The first won't backup during the install, rebooting and trying again now

The second part installed it then came up with error 1604!...iphone was wiped and have to do a restore before i can try to upgrade again!

hmmm

---------- Post added at 19:11 ---------- Previous post was at 19:05 ----------

Now it says, sorry Iphone can't be restored. Bricked!

Try using another USB port to upgrade it.

Caspar · 17-06-2009, 19:42

Quote:

Originally Posted by TaiLZ

Try using another USB port to upgrade it.

That seems to be working thanks

One iphone has now upgraded to OS 3.0. Has anyone else lost their camera icon?

bopdude · 17-06-2009, 19:46

It's moved my icons everywhere don't know what I've got and what I haven't ?

**Hugh** · 17-06-2009, 19:48

I'll wait till I'm at work tomorrow.

Caspar · 17-06-2009, 20:34

All upgraded now to OS 3.0, two phones, took over 2 hours! with many restores and failures!

Ouch!

all that effort and all i get is....cut and paste! wow! go Apple!

bopdude · 17-06-2009, 20:42

Quote:

Originally Posted by Caspar

All upgraded now to OS 3.0, two phones, took over 2 hours! with many restores and failures!

Ouch!

all that effort and all i get is....cut and paste! wow! go Apple!

Thinking that myself mate, tried sending an mms, failed twice

at least you haven't bricked them

Looks like us mere 3G users don't get 'that' much, trying to make us upgrade.

haydnwalker · 17-06-2009, 20:52

well i hope i get some new features on an original gen1 iphone.