First Gen iPhone Unlock / Sourcing (non subs) [Post these questions here ONLY !!!]

bindybandy · 25-11-2008 10:52PM

I have a 2g iphone for the past 8 months and I have all my music and some movies on it. I made the mistake of wiping my pc last week and putting windows on fresh without copying the backup of my iphone.
So now that I have installed itunes fresh (I have authorised it for this computer) I seemingly have no way to sync the music and applications etc from the iphone back onto the pc in itunes. If I try to do this I get a warning that the iphone will be erased and replaced with whatever is in itunes (nothing at the moment since it's a fresh install)
Any idea what I can do as I could do without having to find all the music and movies again and converting them etc.

thanks

whatsgoingon? · 26-11-2008 09:55AM

I have a first gen iPhone bought in the States which until recently worked like a dream.
Now I'm having nightmare with it as it just keeps saying "No SIM" on the top left and a screen message saying "No SIM card installed" Very occasionally it will suddenly pick up a signal only to disappear within hours. Now for the last week it still says "NO SIM" I have tried everything from a full restore to using Pwnage several times.
Its software is version 2.2. and I use a windows computer.
Can anyone PLEASE avise me what to do or even recommend somewhere that can fix it.
Thanks in advance

projectmayhem · 26-11-2008 10:01AM

We can confirm that this update SHOULD NOT be applied using iTunes if you want the chance of a soft-unlock in the near future.

If you want to keep that option of a ‘soft-unlock in the near future’ available but you want the new features of 2.2, you will be able to update to 2.2 using a PwnageTool created custom ipsw file that disables the baseband update. You will be able to do this using an updated version of PwnageTool that will be released sometime soon.

That's at the top of the iphone dev teams website. So I assume you were too quick off the mark updating to 2.2, though I'm not 100% sure on this

whatsgoingon? · 26-11-2008 10:11AM

What do I do now? Am I up the creek without a paddle?

Gryzor · 26-11-2008 10:23AM

whatsgoingon? wrote: »

I have a first gen iPhone bought in the States which until recently worked like a dream.
Now I'm having nightmare with it as it just keeps saying "No SIM" on the top left and a screen message saying "No SIM card installed" Very occasionally it will suddenly pick up a signal only to disappear within hours. Now for the last week it still says "NO SIM" I have tried everything from a full restore to using Pwnage several times.
Its software is version 2.2. and I use a windows computer.
Can anyone PLEASE avise me what to do or even recommend somewhere that can fix it.
Thanks in advance

its not really clear from your post if this issue only started after the upgrade to 2.2, if not then this may be helpdful???

a guy at work here used to change sims quite a bit in his iphone. he started getting similar messages. he narrowed it down to the SIM tray, cause if he pressed down on a certain part of the tray he got signal again. It looked grand to the naked eye, we swapped trays, and i started getting the messages. He bought a relacement on ebay, problem sorted.

Patrickof · 26-11-2008 01:50PM

projectmayhem wrote: »

That's at the top of the iphone dev teams website. So I assume you were too quick off the mark updating to 2.2, though I'm not 100% sure on this

I understand that warning only applies to the 3G iphone not the 2G one.

Wanton · 26-11-2008 11:07PM

Sorry Folks,

I am sure you have been asked, and answered this a million times, but this is a colossal thread.

I have a jailbroken 16gig 2G iPhone running 1.1.4

I want to upgrade to 2.2

Will I lose all my music and apps?

Whats the best route to follow.

There are so many different answers I just don't want to brick the phone.

Thanks

Reganovski · 27-11-2008 11:01AM

Wanton wrote: »

Sorry Folks,

I am sure you have been asked, and answered this a million times, but this is a colossal thread.

I have a jailbroken 16gig 2G iPhone running 1.1.4

I want to upgrade to 2.2

Will I lose all my music and apps?

Whats the best route to follow.

There are so many different answers I just don't want to brick the phone.

Thanks

Firstly, sync and backup your phone with itunes then follow the instructions on www.iclarified.com to upgrade your phone to 2.2. When that is done then just do a restore to backup on itunes. All apps and songs should be back on phone.

whiteshadow · 27-11-2008 11:06AM

Reganovski wrote: »

follow the instructions on www.iclarified.com to upgrade your phone to 2.2.

Same here.. is this the tutorial we're to follow
http://www.iclarified.com/entry/index.php?enid=1557

madmoe · 27-11-2008 11:11AM

I have lost my music SO man times doing this ;-(

whatsgoingon? · 27-11-2008 04:24PM

Gryzor wrote: »

its not really clear from your post if this issue only started after the upgrade to 2.2, if not then this may be helpdful???

a guy at work here used to change sims quite a bit in his iphone. he started getting similar messages. he narrowed it down to the SIM tray, cause if he pressed down on a certain part of the tray he got signal again. It looked grand to the naked eye, we swapped trays, and i started getting the messages. He bought a relacement on ebay, problem sorted.

Thanks Gryzor, you are probably right as it happened weeks after i
I updated all the software. The SIM tray looks perfect - no damage etc. I'll give it a go and order one from eBay unless anyone knows any other way to resolve it.
Is there anyone in Dublin that repairs iPhones just in case this doesn't work?

Technofear · 06-12-2008 09:02AM

Howya Moe,, ya been here a while so probably my best source for help,, Probably very basic but as the name suggests ,, I,m a total spasmoid where tech is concerned.

My 3 year old got hold of my unlocked - jailbroken 1st gen 16gb iPhone today and now its stuck on the phone mode,, ie I can see my favs - recents - contacts etc and can use the phone itself as a phone, but the home button won,t take me back to the main screen,, nor can I power it off,, I,ve lost all other functionality of the phone.. can you help,,? a bigger question,, how easy is it to upgrade to V2 software ?? is there a danger of locking it again ?? Thanks in advance all..

crowej · 06-12-2008 09:09AM

Technofear wrote: »

Howya Moe,, ya been here a while so probably my best source for help,, Probably very basic but as the name suggests ,, I,m a total spasmoid where tech is concerned.

My 3 year old got hold of my unlocked - jailbroken 1st gen 16gb iPhone today and now its stuck on the phone mode,, ie I can see my favs - recents - contacts etc and can use the phone itself as a phone, but the home button won,t take me back to the main screen,, nor can I power it off,, I,ve lost all other functionality of the phone.. can you help,,? a bigger question,, how easy is it to upgrade to V2 software ?? is there a danger of locking it again ?? Thanks in advance all..

just hold down the power button and home button for a while and it will reboot.

upgrading to 2.x software is easy check this out
http://www.iclarified.com/entry/index.php?enid=1755

assuming your on windows

madmoe · 06-12-2008 11:19AM

Yep, hold the power buttom and the home button down until it turns off. This is called a hrd reset.

Let us know how u get on!

M

hankerchief · 13-12-2008 05:27PM

has anyone noticed a large decrease in battery life, i was getting 2-3 days on average usage, then yesterday and today it hasnt lasted a day after a full charge. I didnt leave wifi on or use the phone alot. i bought it in newry last feb and unlocked it.

is it possible to buy a new battery?

cdebru · 13-12-2008 07:05PM

hankerchief wrote: »

has anyone noticed a large decrease in battery life, i was getting 2-3 days on average usage, then yesterday and today it hasnt lasted a day after a full charge. I didnt leave wifi on or use the phone alot. i bought it in newry last feb and unlocked it.

is it possible to buy a new battery?

Yes it is possible to buy an new battery

You have to take the back of the phone and the solder the new battery in the hardest part is getting the back of the phone

darsar · 18-12-2008 03:25PM

Hi guys, just a quick one.

Im updating my first gen 1.1.1 from here(boards) and iclarified. Am i right to hold the shift key and press update (to 1.1.4) in itunes?

Crackerspray · 22-12-2008 06:30AM

HI everyone,
I got an unlocked iPhone just the other day, its the 8GB 2G version. I unwittingly let iTunes install an update that locked the phone again and it only loads up to an 'emergency number only' screen. I'v been trying to unlock it all evening and night and Im getting so frustrated!

I'm not much of a computer head, but thanks to the wonders of google I'v managed to figure out I need (and downloaded) WinPwn 2.4 BETA, iPhone1,1_2.0.2_5C1_Restore.ipsw, bl46.bin, bl39.bin, and using these I have gotten as far as entering the DFU mode and the phone screen turns white, ready for the next step. It's just after this that I get an error report to say that WinPwn has encountered a problem and has to shut down. I have tried this a few times and restarted the computer as advised, but no joy

Im afraid to keep trying in case I end up with a fancy paperweight! Can anyone help or tell me if theres anywhere in Dublin that I can get it set up again? I'd really appriciate it.

Thanks

embraer170 · 22-12-2008 09:39AM

Reganovski wrote: »

Firstly, sync and backup your phone with itunes then follow the instructions on www.iclarified.com to upgrade your phone to 2.2. When that is done then just do a restore to backup on itunes. All apps and songs should be back on phone. QUOTE]

Will SMSs and photos be saved too?

Tom Dunne · 22-12-2008 10:05AM

embraer170 wrote: »

Will SMSs and photos be saved too?

Yes.

I went from 1.1.3 -> 2.1 and they were. I am sure it would be the same for 2.2.

embraer170 · 22-12-2008 12:54PM

So I updated to 2.2 without problem.
Reconnected my iPhone to my computer, offered me the option to restore... said yes. Restore process froze and nothing happened for an hour.
Managed to restart iPhone, goes straight to synching/updating music, restore option gone, contacts gone, photos gone, and notes gone.
I take it there's no way to recover any of that?

leek · 25-12-2008 08:59PM

hey lads im running 1.4 firmware on the 1st gen iphone, itunes asking me to update to 2.2, if i do can someone tell me what i will need to unlock it agian, thanks

Cow Moolester · 25-12-2008 09:10PM

leek wrote: »

hey lads im running 1.4 firmware on the 1st gen iphone, itunes asking me to update to 2.2, if i do can someone tell me what i will need to unlock it agian, thanks

Use Quickpwn

Follow the instructions and download it here

leek · 25-12-2008 09:20PM

thanks, gonna try it now!

leek · 25-12-2008 10:03PM

it update all ok but when i try to open quickpwn 2.2 it says the application failed to initialize properly (0xc0000135)

i tried to redownload it same thing... any ideas?

Cow Moolester · 25-12-2008 11:24PM

Sounds like a problem with your PC to me. Not too sure

leek · 26-12-2008 12:54AM

ah i needed net framework, got it all sorted , thanks boys

BanzaiBk · 08-01-2009 04:36PM

n00btacular questions ahead, I'd appreciate any help.

I have an unlocked, jailbroken iPhone with 2.0 software on it. I bought the phone as is and would like to start from the ground up with it. I know nothing about unlocking/jailbreaking. The phone has installer.app and Boot Neuter installed. Is it OK to leave the phone as is? Or is there a way to update it? (I know not to update via iTunes etc).

I have an O2 contract SIM card ,when I pop it in the phone tells me that the card is locked. Is there any way to unlock this?

Thanks:o

chriskat · 13-01-2009 10:29AM

BanzaiBk wrote: »

n00btacular questions ahead, I'd appreciate any help.

I have an unlocked, jailbroken iPhone with 2.0 software on it. I bought the phone as is and would like to start from the ground up with it. I know nothing about unlocking/jailbreaking. The phone has installer.app and Boot Neuter installed. Is it OK to leave the phone as is? Or is there a way to update it? (I know not to update via iTunes etc).

I have an O2 contract SIM card ,when I pop it in the phone tells me that the card is locked. Is there any way to unlock this?

Thanks:o

you can update to 2.2 if you want using winpwn, it will jailbreak and unlock all in one. there are very easy tutorials at iclarified.com
is your 02 sim card just pin locked because it should work in your unlocked phone
p.s. you dont need to update, your phone will work fine at 2.0

Wanton · 10-02-2009 08:22PM

getting ready to do this 2 night.

do both of these do the same thing? do the add the "installer" to the phone?

Way 1

Way 2

Thanks

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