When we had reported about iPhone firmware 2.0.1 update yesterday, we had recommended that iPhone users who had jailbroken or unlocked their iPhones should avoid updating their iPhone to the latest firmware for now.
The iPhone Dev Team have revealed some more details about iPhone firmware 2.0.1, so if you are still wondering whether to update or not, then it would be a good idea to read the rest of the post after the jump.
iPhone users who have updated their iPhones with firmware 2.0.1 have observed the following:
- Backup process for the iPhone is much faster.
- Netshare still works.
- SMS typing faster.
- Some users are reporting that the iPhone seems a lot snappier after the update.
- Contacts app loads faster.
- Safari seems to be significantly more responsive after the update.
However, here are some of the consequences of updating your iPhone to iPhone firmware 2.0.1 which was released by Apple yesterday:
As you might know, if you update your iPhone with the latest firmware, you will end up losing all your favorite unofficial native iPhone apps as your iPhone is no longer jailbroken which is required to get the necessary access to install the unofficial native iPhone apps on the iPhone.
If you were using an unlocked iPhone then it means that your iPhone will be locked. So if you were using an iPhone with a SIM from some other carrier then it would make your iPhone unusable, also termed as "iBrick" in the iPhone hacking terminology.
iPhone Dev Team's Pwnage Tool 2.0.1 currently does not work with iPhone firmware 2.0.1, so you will not be able to pwn your iPhone running firmware 2.0.1 to jailbreak and unlock it.
The iPhone Dev Team have observed that iPhone firmware 2.0.1 also updates iPhone 3G baseband.
It means that even if the iPhone Dev Team release an updated version of their Pwnage Tool to unlock iPhone 3G running iPhone firmware 2.0, it will not be able to unlock iPhone 3G running iPhone firmware 2.0.1 as the baseband has also been updated. So you run the risk of your iPhone 3G being rendered un-lockable until the iPhone Dev Team get around to unlocking the iPhone 3G baseband bundled iPhone firmware 2.0.1.
The iPhone Dev Team are working to release an updated version of their Pwnage Tool such that you have all the improvements that have been observed with firmware 2.0.1 update minus the iPhone 3G baseband update.
If you are still confused then the iPhone Dev team have summarized what you should be doing in layman's terms based on the type of iPhone user quite well.
- If you own a first generation (2G iPhone), no matter what you do
now, you don’t have to worry, the next PwnageTool will get you where
you want even if it you prematurely updated. 2G is completely pwned at
every conceivable level and you’ll always be OK. But if you own a 3G
iPhone and are looking for unlock in the near future, don’t use Apple’s
update yet!
- If your 3G iPhone is on a regular contract and you always plan to be with the carrier then you can update but you will lose the jailbreak and access to third party (non AppStore) applications.
- If your 3G iPhone is not on a regular contract and you plan to use
it on an alternative network to the carrier that supplied it then do not update unless you do it with the impending PwnageTool update.
Assuming that you read this post before planning to update your iPhone with the latest firmware then do let us know what you plan to do?
[via iPhone Dev Team's blog]
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Man what trade offs… I like the idea of less lag on my phone, especially when opening contacts or trying to type most of the time.
I really don't like when Safari crashes on me either.
I really DO like Cydia and all the stuff I can do with my jailbroken 3G though. I say wait for a newer winpwn or a more significant update.
Cydia isn't really worth having just yet, in my opinion. I only ever jailbroke my iphone 2g to run summerboard and have my own wallpaper on the main screen, cydia can't do this yet. I'm upgrading, as the slow typing and contacts is driving me crazy!
"If you were using an unlocked iPhone then it means that your iPhone will be locked."
IT WILL BE NOT LOCKED! Update works fine, it just strips Cydia and all unofficial apps from your phone. This is valid only if you update from 2.0 to 2.0.1
It's a minor update and for minor updates you don't have to unlock it again.
Down side is that you'll have no means to jailbreak it.
I've done this with 3 2G phones already.
Forgot to mention that SPEED is the word for this upgrade. The phone is noticeably faster and much more responsive.
I have a 2.0 3g jailbroken. what do I have to do in order to get this update? I know I'll be losing all my apps. Do I simply accept the update in iTunes? Do I restore in iTunes 1st with a previous backup?
So if you have a 3G phone and aren't looking for unlock, is Pwnage 2.0.1 ok?
Hey mike,
If you are not looking to unlock your iPhone 3G in the near future, then all you need to do is update your iPhone with the latest firmware via iTunes.
Hey XTra,
If you have not updated iPhone 3G with the iPhone firmware 2.0.1 that was released yesterday then you should be able to jailbreak iPhone 3G with Pwnage Tool 2.0.1.
However, please refer to this post for more details:
http://www.iphonehacks.com/2008/07/pwnage2-updated.html
cheers!
xtra thx for the reply. But why does update affect the ability to unlock.
is it because iphonedev team have been working on original baseband. Couldn't they unlock with new3g baseband sometime down the road? Will it even be possible? Sorry for the noob questions
oops I meant to ask iphonehack.
Hey mike/miguel,
The iPhone Dev Team appear to be currently working on unlocking the baseband that was bundled with iPhone firmware 2.0.
They had also achieved a major milestone in their objective as they were able to downgrade iPhone 3G's modem firmware. You can read all about it here:
http://www.iphonehacks.com/2008/07/modem-firmware.html
I guess after they have successfully unlocked the baseband with iPhone firmware 2.0, they will try to unlock the latest update.
cheers!
I just updated to 2.0.1. Does this screw me for jailbreaking the phone? I don't need it unlocked. Thanks!
Hi!
I have update my ifone from 1.1.4 to 2.0.
My iphone now need activition. I am in Europe. I have the sim but i don't know the number to unlock the iphone. :S:S.
If anybady hav't the SIM number of original provider, don't update the iPhone. Now I have problem with my phone.
Just updated my first gen Iphone to 2.0.1, and its still jailbroken
Paul was your iphone unlocked and jailbroken or just jailbroken?
Paul- Are you running on t-mobile or another gsm carrier or are you using cingular/at&t? I want to do the update but if it means I can't use my 16 gig non-3g phone its not worth it.
Anyone else have any advice?
PS: I have t-mobile.
hi there
I have a iPhone 3G and I'm with Rogers in Canada and wondering if the Dev are working on figuring a way around to unlock and use illegal apps with the latest firmware update 2.0.1???
Is Pwnage Tool work with Ipod Touch and firmware 2.0.1 ?
Thanks in advance
Paul & Iphonee..
my phone is unlocked and jailbroken on firmware 2.0.1, its on t-mobile,..
Paul & Iphonee..
my phone is unlocked and jailbroken on firmware 2.0.1, its on t-mobile,..
so it is still possible to jailbreak runing 2.0.1, assuming i haven't done anything to my iphone yet?
Kyu,
how did u get it to be unlucked if it does not work with the pwnage tool. what r the steps you have taken.
regards
sorry I was addressing Paul.
To Paul… Yes it is.. what firmware is your phone on now
that was addressed to ipnonee
in my opinion 1.1.4 was the gold standard…some apps in the app store are smart but honestly. The 2.01 update just brings back the stability, which was already there with 1.1.4….
2.0 and unlocked with pwnage tool
My phone was unlocked and jailbroken on 2.0 and I simply updated to 2.0.1 through itunes and its working great. Seems like the jailbroken was wiped out, but thats no big deal because i didnt have any unofficial apps since upgrading to 2.0. I am also on T-Mobile (and LOVING the freedom!) I have noticed the faster typing on the keyboard (like it was on 1.1.4) and quicker response and the more stability.
Great I did the update and it does not lock the phone,
Thanks
HEY I UPDATED MY PHONE TO 2.01, IT WASNT JAILBREAKN OR UNLOCKED (ALTHOUGHT I WANTED TO SOON). AM I STILL ABLE TO DO THIS IN THE NEAR FUTURE, PLEASE HELP THANKS!!!