[Michael Johnston]

This afternoon, Apple released iPhone update v1.1.1. The update carries with it an ominous warning. "If you have modified your iPhone's Software, applying this software update may result in your iPhone becoming permanantly inoperable." As quite a few had feared, Apple has completely disabled the ability to install 3rd party applications. Among other things, new in this update is the iTunes Wi-Fi Music Store which allows over-the-air downloads of tracks from the iTunes Store.

iPhones which previously had 3rd party applications installed do not seem to be bricked. Using this update on unlocked iPhones will result in an "Incorrect SIM" message.

Alongside the iTunes Wi-Fi store, Apple has also included a few features only found on the iPod Touch. The first seems to be the addition of TV out via the dock port. Apple has also added the ability to bring up iPod controls from within any application, simply by double clicking the home button. They've also added closed-captioning for video and an option to disable EDGE.

Updates Included (noted by MacRumors):

• iTunes Wi-Fi Music Store
  
• Louder speakerphone and receiver volume
  
• Home Button double-click shortcut to phone favorites or music controls
  
• Space bar double-tap shortcut to intelligently insert period and space
  
• Mail attachments are viewable in portrait and landscape
  
• Stocks and cities in Stocks and Weather can be re-ordered
  
• Apple Bluetooth Headset battery status in the Status Bar
  
• Support for TV Out
  
• Preference to turn off EDGE/GPRS when roaming internationally
  
• New Passcode lock time intervals
  
• Adjustable alert volume

In anticipation of the European release, Apple has added extra dictionaries to the iPhone. In the past, users typing in a different language had to fight with the keyboard which was based on English words. With the addition, users speaking other languages will be able to accurately type using the iPhone's predictive keyboard.

The update is available via iTunes and weighs in at 152.3MB. As with all software updates, if you've hacked your iPhone or installed 3rd party applications, you will need to do a full restore, so sync first! Unlocked iPhones are re-locked during the update. If you rely on 3rd party applications or a SIM unlock, do not update your iPhone until a workaround has been found.

This story will be updated as details come in.

Updated at 4:20PM: iPhones unlocked with anySIM or iPhone SIM Free will put your iPhone in a permanent unactivated state. Do not update your iPhone if you've used any of these

Updated at 5:25PM: We've been getting reports that unlocked iPhones are becoming bricked. After updating, tell us how it went and if your iPhone was unlocked and/or if you had 3rd party applications installed.

How's your iPhone after the update?
	Fine. I've never hacked my iPhone
	Fine. I installed 3rd party applications
	Fine. I unlocked my iPhone
	Sick. I've never hacked my iPhone
	Sick. I installed 3rd party appilications
	Sick. I unlocked my iPhone
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[izmikiar]

just installed the new firmware 1.1.1 and all the 3rd party apps are gone. Hopefully Installer will come with a new version soon. You are great guys. btw is it anyway to reinstall the all version 1.0.2 back to my phone?

[Highway51blues]

Anyone accidentally Brick their phone yet? Guess we will have to wait to mod again, Thanks iFuntastic!

[tommy]

Well it appears that 1.1.1 has also patched the jailbreak flaw as well.. ;( Also, this update _will_ in fact brick your iPhone if it has been unlocked!!!

-- tommy
www.thememyphone.com

Even if you do this with out updating to the new itunes 7.4.2 it will still take of fyour ringtones that were bought through itunes.. im mad.. they have crappy ringtones on there..

[Oops]

Originally Posted by izmikiar

just installed the new firmware 1.1.1 and all the 3rd party apps are gone. Hopefully Installer will come with a new version soon. You are great guys. btw is it anyway to reinstall the all version 1.0.2 back to my phone?

Not sure if this still works or not... but worth a try.

On a Mac hold down the option button while clicking “Restore,” on a Windows sytem hold down “Shift” while clicking “Restore.” This will bring up a window to select the firmware file you would like to use. (On a Mac, it’s located in ~/Library/iTunes/iPhone Software Updates). The old firmware file is named iPhone1,1_1.0.2_1C28_Restore.ipsw

[Hans]

i wanted to add itunes to my phone but doesnt seem worth losing the apps

The International Keyboard, which UK's iPhone and iPod touch have, has not been included in this update. Bummer.

[izmikiar]

it is not working.

Originally Posted by Oops

Not sure if this still works or not... but worth a try.

On a Mac hold down the option button while clicking “Restore,” on a Windows sytem hold down “Shift” while clicking “Restore.” This will bring up a window to select the firmware file you would like to use. (On a Mac, it’s located in ~/Library/iTunes/iPhone Software Updates). The old firmware file is named iPhone1,1_1.0.2_1C28_Restore.ipsw

there is also new text message sounds, which was note noted by apple before the update, or anywhere else ive seen thus far. there are five new sounds: chime, glass, horn, bell, electronic.

[izmikiar]

It doesn't work and don't try. The phone blocked and I had to restore it to its original settings.

Originally Posted by Oops

Not sure if this still works or not... but worth a try.

On a Mac hold down the option button while clicking “Restore,” on a Windows sytem hold down “Shift” while clicking “Restore.” This will bring up a window to select the firmware file you would like to use. (On a Mac, it’s located in ~/Library/iTunes/iPhone Software Updates). The old firmware file is named iPhone1,1_1.0.2_1C28_Restore.ipsw

using itunes 7.4.1 (dont know if it makes a difference). I restored my iphone. Lost all my ifuntastic stuff, and gained a store Used ifuntastic 3.5.5 to unshackle, picked the 1.0.2 software as what I had....and while trying to use apptapp the iphone disconnected itself. Had to try a few times to get it to restore, almost pooped my pants cause I thought I'd bricked it.


so ifuntastic doesnt work either. I also didnt know the latest version used apptapp which I found out afterwards was already broken.

No way am I updating. The updates new offerings arent anywhere near worth the trade of the great 3rd party apps.

[bwilliams18]

im waiting very paciently for a workaround hopefully well have one soon

[eltripone123]

i just installed appinstaller on my iphone with the new update..i got the patch from an anonymous employee from apple...ill soon upload it via bittorrent. the phone works fine. just be sure you dont have the new itunes update. apperently the new update has some files that the old 7.1 doesnt have...ringtones are still there.. i dont know if it works with unlocked iphones.

[boostingt]

I have 2 iphones and i did 1 with the upgrade and i have to say it is not worth losing all the 3rd party software. you can only use the itunes store with the wifi so you have to be at home or somewhere with a wifi. that sucks!! i would of thought you could use the store with the phone like the internet but its not. NOT WORTH THE UPDATE.

Hi !!

I'm going to NY tomorrow, and I was planning on buying an iPhone, which I need to unlock.

I don't care about the new features in 1.1, so my question is:

If I buy an iPhone right when I get out of the plane, is it possible that it's already on 1.1 (very unlikely buy tomorrow considering the stocks).
So, assuming it is not on 1.1, can I still install 1.0.2 and unlock it ?

Thanks for your help !!

[Emil775]

i dont think you can unlock (yet) with the new 1.1.1, but if it's the old version, use one of the unlocker softwares and then you should be able to, but you can't update.

[mickey]

I don't understand why anyone who is saavy enough to be reading this forum would try to upgrade any phone before the Dev Team has a few days to bang on the new update?

Sigh.

Please bring AppTapp back to Firmware 1.1.1
iPhone is boring without these apps...
Thanks