iOS 4 gold release compatible with non-dev phones

ElBarco

http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/08/ios4-gold-works-with-any-iphone-ipod-touch-via-itunes-9-2-jai/

I've loaded it up on my 3gs. Hopefully I haven't destroyed it!

happyeveryday

Hi Elbarco,
uploaded it earlier, a little bit of hassle, but impressed with the results, wrote a quick review so the non-developer public could get a feel for it.

ElBarco

happyeveryday wrote: »

Hi Elbarco,
uploaded it earlier, a little bit of hassle, but impressed with the results, wrote a quick review so the non-developer public could get a feel for it.

Seems to be humming away nicely. A bit of playing about now and I'll be happy.

costacurta

I cant wait for the unlock!!!

chrislad

Took a while to find it, but restoring now.

Sad Professor

Working great here.

chrislad

My compulsive organising side is really getting a workout! FOLDERS!

Tip: To lock orientation, double tap home button and swipe left for the option.

deep1

Can someone post a working link for both downloads or instead PM me?

How long it took all together, upgrading and restoring.
Thanks.

Sad Professor

How long it took all together, upgrading and restoring.
Thanks.

I'm not sure tbh as I kinda went off and came back. Restoring takes the most time. Depends on how much content you have. I think it took about 20-30 minutes for me.

deep1

So it is only for Mac at the moment? Is it?

Sad Professor

deep1 wrote: »

So it is only for Mac at the moment? Is it?

You need the iTunes 9.2 beta, which is Mac only at the moment, so yes.

deep1

No worries , will wait.
Roll on June 21st

ElBarco

Sad Professor wrote: »

I'm not sure tbh as I kinda went off and came back. Restoring takes the most time. Depends on how much content you have. I think it took about 20-30 minutes for me.

In and around that time for me too. Kicked it off, went for a smoke and it was booting up as I got back.

Stuxnet

damn, got all excited when i saw this, but mac only for the moment :mad:

chrislad

Its out officially in about 2 weeks anyway. Windows users can upgrade once iTunes 9.2 is out. Apple are obviously going to give OS X software priority.

deep1

ElBarco wrote: »

In and around that time for me too. Kicked it off, went for a smoke and it was booting up as I got back.

That was a long smoke

ElBarco

deep1 wrote: »

That was a long smoke

It's a long walk!

happyeveryday

Anyone else noticed Apps that rely on GPS are not working effectively with the new iOS 4? either very very slow or saying 'Can't get a location'???

banquo

Not on a mac. Bah!

dmn

obviously this will take away your jailbreaks guys so be careful. where can one find itunes 9.2?

PaulT21

Ok..So I have iTunes 9.2 downloaded and installed. Whats next?? How do I get the iOS4 GM Build and install it. Someone please post a link and instructions for a person without a clue:)
Cheers

PS 3GS not jail broken

ElBarco

PaulT21 wrote: »

Ok..So I have iTunes 9.2 downloaded and installed. Whats next?? How do I get the iOS4 GM Build and install it. Someone please post a link and instructions for a person without a clue:)
Cheers

PS 3GS not jail broken

I'm not too sure if it's ok to be posting links like that here. If you google "ios 4 gm ipsw" or something similar you'll find it without too many problems.

Once you have the .ipsw file you can plug your iphone into your mac, browse to it from itunes 9.2 and then click the restore button while holding the alt key - this will give you an dialog box to choose the restore file. Select the ipsw file you've downloaded and away you go.

chrislad

Probably widely available on most torrent sites by now. I had tondo a bit of diggigng yesterday but I'd say it'd be okay now. The news that it was compatible was only new enough when I went looking. Supply and demand and all that.

cojomo2

ElBarco wrote: »

I'm not too sure if it's ok to be posting links like that here. If you google "ios 4 gm ipsw" or something similar you'll find it without too many problems.

Once you have the .ipsw file you can plug your iphone into your mac, browse to it from itunes 9.2 and then click the restore button while holding the alt key - this will give you an dialog box to choose the restore file. Select the ipsw file you've downloaded and away you go.

why not!! Because Mr. Jobs may not approve!?

vinnycoyne

Because, legally, it could be dubious. I'd prefer to keep them off the forum, thanks.

ElBarco

lackofcolour wrote: »

Because, legally, it could be dubious. I'd prefer to keep them off the forum, thanks.

That was my line of thought alright - glad to hear I wasn't just being awkward

Pittens

That was my line of thought alright - glad to hear I wasn't just being awkward

Well I take the point, but...

It would be legal to ask a developer friend to put it on, for sure. I saw no restrictions on the download site. After all they are not selling the upgrade.

PaulT21

ElBarco wrote: »

I'm not too sure if it's ok to be posting links like that here. If you google "ios 4 gm ipsw" or something similar you'll find it without too many problems.

Once you have the .ipsw file you can plug your iphone into your mac, browse to it from itunes 9.2 and then click the restore button while holding the alt key - this will give you an dialog box to choose the restore file. Select the ipsw file you've downloaded and away you go.

Hi ElBarco
Many thanks for the direction given to me in your post. It was a great help and also within the laws of the forum as stated. Thanks also to the mods (lackofcolour) for keeping the whole thing running smoothly.
Cheers

L5

so itunes 9.2 is out for windows now, so iOS4 should work.
anyone tried it yet?

Stuxnet

yup, i have it up and running
waiting for windows jailbreak now !

L5

whats the instructions for doing it?
i have itunes 9.2 for windows.
ive the ios 4 gm ipsw downloaded. do i just restore the iphone using that file?
im currently jailbroken on 3.1.2 , at what point do i rejailbreak, or will installing the ios4 break my jailbreak?
thanks

Stuxnet

backup your stuff as usual
go to itunes, press shift and restore
thats it
there is no jailbreak for windows yet only mac
if you want jailbreak, hold off, or you can have a look and downgrade again

L5

BOBBY wrote: »

backup your stuff as usual
go to itunes, press shift and restore
thats it
there is no jailbreak for windows yet only mac
if you want jailbreak, hold off, or you can have a look and downgrade again

im getting an error message "the firmware file is not compatible"
its a .ipsw file , and seems to be legit.
"iPhone1,2_4.0_8A293_Restore" is the name of it.
any ideas?

Ricky91t

I'm just gonna wait till the 21st

Stuxnet

L5 wrote: »

im getting an error message "the firmware file is not compatible"
its a .ipsw file , and seems to be legit.
"iPhone1,2_4.0_8A293_Restore" is the name of it.
any ideas?

same happened me first time, i downloaded the 3g file instead of 3gs

chrislad

L5 wrote: »

im getting an error message "the firmware file is not compatible"
its a .ipsw file , and seems to be legit.
"iPhone1,2_4.0_8A293_Restore" is the name of it.
any ideas?

Wrong file. The correct one is iPhone2,1_4.0_8A293_Restore.ispw

That's for the 3GS. Installed on 3 3GS iPhones on iTunes 9.2 beta with no issues

Eire Go Brach

chrislad wrote: »

Wrong file. The correct one is iPhone2,1_4.0_8A293_Restore.ispw

That's for the 3GS. Installed on 3 3GS iPhones on iTunes 9.2 beta with no issues

The correct one for windows?

chrislad

Eire Go Brach wrote: »

The correct one for windows?

It's the same file regardless of whether you are running Windows or OS X, as long as you have a version of iTunes 9.2 (beta or not). I think 9.2 was released the other day anyway.

Eire Go Brach

chrislad wrote: »

It's the same file regardless of whether you are running Windows or OS X, as long as you have a version of iTunes 9.2 (beta or not). I think 9.2 was released the other day anyway.

Yeh I got the new iTunes.The Thing is. This just bricked my iPhone (o:
I can not switch it on. Nada, noting. It is just blank. No connect to iTunes even.

Now I do have a dodgy fraid cable. I just hope It packed in as I was installing this file. Coincidence I know, and very unlikely. But il see for sure tomorrow. I have another charger in work.

drunkmonkey

Can someone pm me with the proper ios4 ipsw for the 3GS running, 3.1.3

searching around google and I can't find it, tks

edit:

would be this the right one for the 3GS

slasher_65

That worked amazingly well. What worries me is the bit where it said it was contacting Apple.

Fingleberries

That was relatively painless (luckily, only when it was started did I worry about bricking the phone ) - the process was quick enough. The installation of iTunes 9.2 on Windows was a bit buggy, and took a while to install on Windows 7 (even though it's the final product, not a beta).

First impressions are that Folders are a great (if overdue) feature: I've gone down from 6 screens of apps to just 2 screens.

The new mailbox is a good bit better: Thread view is much easier to read.

Can't really test multitasking until apps are updated. But it works well with the Apple apps (Mail, Safari, Clock, etc.) it's easy to switch between the applications and it brings you back to your main screen.

(I can't believe I couldn't wait until Monday to install it)

Stuxnet

slasher_65 wrote: »

T What worries me is the bit where it said it was contacting Apple.

thats not a problem, it does that just to sign the firmware, if you were try to downgrade for example it wouldnt let you...

Gauge

Is there a definitive list out there of what features are enabled on the iPhone 3G? It seems like very few are. I knew multitasking wouldn't be but it seems wallpapers/folders aren't available either

Installation was incredibly simple though!

phill106

Is jailbreak available for this already? Which one?

Stuxnet

only for ipod touch 2g and 3g iphone, no 3gs yet

redsn0w .9.2 beta