Apple has just released iPhone firmware 2.0.2 to probably fix bugs in iPhone 3G. The latest firmware update is a 248.7 MB file, and you should be able to download it by clicking on the update button in the summary tab in iTunes. The update is available for iPod Touch users as well.
If you wondering whether or not you should update to the latest firmware then check the details after the jump.
If you have jailbroken and unlocked your iPhone then it is recommended that you do NOT update your iPhone with the latest firmware at least until the iPhone Dev Team do not release the latest version of their Pwnage Tool which can hack iPhone firmware 2.0.2.
It appears that the release is exclusively for bug fixes as that is the only thing that seems to be listed in the change logs and as mentioned earlier could be probably fixing bugs in iPhone 3G. I will let you know as we get more details.
Update 1:
The patch seems to be quite timely, if you consider this post by Mac Rumors earlier today which claims that an Mac Rumors reader received a response from Steve Jobs himself for an email complaint he had made about the iPhone 3G connectivity issues. The email response was as follows:
We are working on some bugs which affect around 2% of the iPhones shipped, and hope to have a software update soon.
Steve
However, it is still too early to confirm if the update fixes iPhone 3G connectivity issues which Steve Jobs has mentioned affects around 2% of the iPhones. But, there are some iPhone users reporting of things being faster.
Update 2:
Based on initial reports, iPhone users have observed the following so far:
- Couple of iPhone users have suggested that they are seeing better 3G reception.
- Netshare still works.
- Some users are reporting that everything seems snappier (similar to that observed with iPhone firmware 2.0.1 so could be subjective).
Update 3:
A new option seems to have cropped up (still to be confirmed) under Settings -> Safari called "Databases" just below Accept Cookies as seen in the screenshot below:
Based on the second screen on the right, this new "Databases" option in Safari seems to be related to the cool feature I had mentioned about Google Translate for iPhone which uses a client-side data-store on the iPhone to store your past translations so you can always have them available for future reference even without a data connection.
Update 4:
iPhone users have observed the following so far:
- The address book lag issues seem to be fixed.
- Text messaging appears to be snappier (again subjective).
- Some iPhone users have observed faster backups. Wired.com is reporting that after adding an application, backup took 1 minute and 40 seconds on iPhone running firmware 2.0.2, while it took 3 minutes on firmware 2.0.1 and 6 minutes on iPhone firmware 2.0.
- We already know this but the update will remove jailbreak iPhone apps.
There is no new features in Settings apps.- There are some iPhone users who are claiming that iPhone 3G connectivity has improved but at the same time there are some reporting that it hasn't improved.
- Email deletion is faster post the firmware update.
- Some users report faster browsing, though this may be due to cleared cache.
Update 5:
The "Databases" option in the Settings app definitely exists though I am not sure if its
something new in this firmware update. If you don't see this option on your iPhone, you can point your iPhone's Safari browser to translate.google.com and try out some translations. After that you should be able to see "Databases" in the Settings app, tapping it will display GoogleTranslatePhrases in an Edit screen which in turn will display the Used and Max Size (max size is 5 MB) of the client-side data-store.
This means that any iPhone web app using a client-side data-store on the iPhone will show up under this setting. This setting gives users the ability to delete the client-side data-store created by iPhone web apps from the edit screen.
Update 6:
iPhone Hacks readers, SaMirakle & Ashraj Dhindsa, have pointed out that they see "Databases" option in iPhone firmware 2.0.1 as well. Thanks guys for letting us know.
The “Update All” button seems to have been removed from iPhone App Store’s Update section.
What about you? Have you observed any improvements or changes?
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Again, no need to unlock phone but unofficial apps and cydia will be stripped from your phone. If you can live with no jailbreak, go ahead and update, it woun't brick your phone.
The "Databases" setting was not on my update. I'm guessing it only would be if you have the Google Translate app. (I don't.)
In addition, my phone still lags, when going to contacts for example. And my 3G service still SUCKS.
Glad I wasted 30 mins updating.
appears there is yet another modem firmware update… we will see if it was as worthless as the last…
I noticed no more lag when I pull up contacts…but that's it.
My GPS barely works at all…I mean AT ALL. 5 minutes to locate me, and it's like a one mile radius of my location…if it located me at all.
Safari is a joke. I can't get webpages to load consistently at all…keep getting "server isn't responding". BS. Even sites like google do this.
I honestly miss 2.0.0.
Apple really screwed us with the 3g. Why wouldn't it be perfect before launch?
That Database feature isn't new. I'm running 2.0.1 and it showed up after visiting "translate.google.com."
Ohhhh weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee.
Hmmmm… I have 2.0.1 too but do not see "Databases" after going to translate.google.com. I'm updating to 2.0.2 now, so maybe I will see it after the update.
I have also visited translate.google.com under 2.01 and still gotten database. So that is not a 2.02 update.
i will buy a new one this week so i need to jailbreak it to use yassim or any other so the new one i buy will it be updated or noo ?
plz answer me fast guys
Just visit google translate site and the databases field will appear.
update not restore with iTunes
use the new quickpwn tool using the 2.01 software
now you will have 2.02 with cydia and installer
At0mAng, where can we get the quickpwn tool.
I have 2.0 still and databases shows up. I had already visited google translate so I don't know if it was there before.
tapping a photo in an email now brings up a "save image" menu. I don't remember that being in 2.0.1! It's about time!
Saves the image to the camera roll
jonbutko – that's been there ever since 2.0 came out…..all you do is click on the image and hold on it for a few seconds and the option to save pops up – works in mail and safari
after the download my 3g still does not work. When it does (which is rare) it drops out.
great fixed all my problems with not showing any of my music and none of my apps opening up…. thank you apple
great!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1 yaya
with new quickpwn you can jailbreak 2.0.2 !
http://xs1.iphwn.org/releases/QuickPwnGUI120.zip
I upgraded to 2.0.2 a couple of days ago. The battery definitely lasts longer now and it feels snappier (fewer long pauses when scrolling or pressing a button).
But all is not well. When upgrading iTunes reported a failure and required me to restore. So I restored and then set up by restoring from backup. An hour later it completes and iTunes detects my iPhone again and presents me with the set up screen again: set up as a new iPhone or restore from backup. I've restored from backup twice. I've rebooted my computer. I've rebooted my iPhone. I've reinstalled iTunes. The only thing iTunes will do with my iPhone now is offer to set up as new iPhone or restore from backup.
The restore from backup is successfull and the iPhone reports that it is running 2.0.2 and my iPhone hass all my data and apps (never jail broken) but no iTunes love.
Can't get through to Apple support yet either, they seem overwhelmed.
t is working again after two calls to Apple support.
All Apple software was uninstalled, specifically:
apple mobile device support
apple software updates
quicktime
iTunes
Reboot XP.
Install iTunes from Apple's web site again.
Connect iPhone – same Set Up iPhone screen in iTunes.
Theorized that the problem is some kind of mis-communication between iTunes and the iPhone. The iPhone knows it is already set up but iTunes thinks it needs to be set up. Bug in iTunes? Bug in 2.0.2 iPhone firmware? Corrupted firmware load? No way to know; keep trying things…
Tried deleting sync history in iTunes. Still stuck with the iTunes screen to set up the iPhone.
Last resort – choose to set up as new iPhone.
Success! It did not even wipe out my Notes and Calendar data as I thought it would. My iPhone apps were even still on the iPhone. All music, podcasts and photos were erased but that was easily fixed by syncing with iTunes now that I am finally able to do so again.
I have to say that the Apple support people I talked with were the most friendly customer support people I've ever encountered from any company.
Does netshare still work with 2.0.2?
We are rolling out iPhones in a corporate environment, and the biggest complaints have been 3G connectivity and severe limitations on battery life.
When I updated to 2.0.2, I noticed a signifigant increase in battery performance (on the order of 3x better on standby) and a slight improvment on 3G, which I would still rate as 'poor'
Did the upgrade last night without a hitch and successfully pwned with latest QuickPwn. Has definitely increased the speed in things like SMS and Contacts which was really annoying me… I wonder if there will be any more small updates before Firmware 2.1 because it's getting annoying re-adding all my Cydia apps after each new firmware upgrade.
Damn!!!! the backing up ur phone takes AGES!!!! it is ridiculous
Hi, is there any unlocking software for #G iPhone? please
What is there for jail breaking 2.2(5G77)