iPhone OS 3.0 Firmware Update Now Available! GO GO GO!

By Gary Ng on June 17th, 2009 548

Around 10:15am PST, Apple FINALLY released the much anticipated firmware 3.0 update via iTunes! Many people stayed up last night to midnight thinking it would be released then, but were disappointed! Seems like Apple will release their updates when they want to!

Anyways, my iPhone 3G is now being updated to firmware 3.0. I ran into the following error upon my first attempt at the update:

The iPhone “Gary’s iPhone 3G” cannot be updated at this time because the iPhone activation server is temporarily unavailable.

After asking the twitter community, it seems this error will go away if you just keep trying the update after it’s been downloaded. Just to make sure, I rebooted my iPhone and restarted iTunes to see if that would work. Then, voila! My iPhone 3G is now being updated to firmware 3.0 (previously was on 2.2.1)!

Version: 3.0 (7A341)

Carrier: Rogers 4.1

Jailbreaking iPhone OS 3.0…Expect iPhone Dev Team Updates Soon

The iPhone Dev Team should be releasing their updated jailbreaking tools, ala QuickPwn and PwnageTool. Expect these to come shortly. In the meantime, I’m going to enjoy exploring all the new features of firmware 3.0.

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Have you updated to 3.0 yet? How do you like it so far? Any problems?

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  • ben

    love the new update!! finally I can use my iPhone as modem!

  • PhayZer

    Where do u get the 5.0 im still at 4 after updated to 3.0?

  • PhayZer

    Where do u get the 5.0 im still at 4 after updated to 3.0?

  • PhayZer

    Where do u get the 5.0 im still at 4 after updated to 3.0?

  • PhayZer

    Where do u get the 5.0 im still at 4 after updated to 3.0?

  • dizef

    I was not successful with my 3.0 upgrade. I lost my contact information, previous sms messages, calendar info. And I cannot see my downloaded apps on my phone or in itunes. My photo album does not show the small pictures even though when you go in the album all the photos are there… the problem is that you cannot go to a specific picture right away. Did anyone have this problem? Any solution as how to recover my address book/contact info?

  • dizef

    I was not successful with my 3.0 upgrade. I lost my contact information, previous sms messages, calendar info. And I cannot see my downloaded apps on my phone or in itunes. My photo album does not show the small pictures even though when you go in the album all the photos are there… the problem is that you cannot go to a specific picture right away. Did anyone have this problem? Any solution as how to recover my address book/contact info?

  • dizef

    I was not successful with my 3.0 upgrade. I lost my contact information, previous sms messages, calendar info. And I cannot see my downloaded apps on my phone or in itunes. My photo album does not show the small pictures even though when you go in the album all the photos are there… the problem is that you cannot go to a specific picture right away. Did anyone have this problem? Any solution as how to recover my address book/contact info?

  • dizef

    I was not successful with my 3.0 upgrade. I lost my contact information, previous sms messages, calendar info. And I cannot see my downloaded apps on my phone or in itunes. My photo album does not show the small pictures even though when you go in the album all the photos are there… the problem is that you cannot go to a specific picture right away. Did anyone have this problem? Any solution as how to recover my address book/contact info?

  • dizef

    I was not successful with my 3.0 upgrade. I lost my contact information, previous sms messages, calendar info. And I cannot see my downloaded apps on my phone or in itunes. My photo album does not show the small pictures even though when you go in the album all the photos are there… the problem is that you cannot go to a specific picture right away. Did anyone have this problem? Any solution as how to recover my address book/contact info?

  • trevor

    upgraded to 3.0, bought 20 dollar plan to mms, doesnt work. get a red exclamation point beside pic. any suggestions?

  • trevor

    upgraded to 3.0, bought 20 dollar plan to mms, doesnt work. get a red exclamation point beside pic. any suggestions?

  • trevor

    upgraded to 3.0, bought 20 dollar plan to mms, doesnt work. get a red exclamation point beside pic. any suggestions?

  • trevor

    upgraded to 3.0, bought 20 dollar plan to mms, doesnt work. get a red exclamation point beside pic. any suggestions?

  • YK

    But her simcard is also AT&T! why does it do that?
    its not like she put rogers simcard!

  • YK

    But her simcard is also AT&T! why does it do that?
    its not like she put rogers simcard!

  • YK

    But her simcard is also AT&T! why does it do that?
    its not like she put rogers simcard!

  • YK

    But her simcard is also AT&T! why does it do that?
    its not like she put rogers simcard!

  • YK

    But her simcard is also AT&T! why does it do that?
    its not like she put rogers simcard!

  • Jeremy

    Try these directions.

    Whenever testing, send the test to yourself (this should always succeed). Stop at the step that works for you.
    1. Go to Settings -> Reset -> Network. Wait for reboot and try again.
    2. Go to Settings -> Network -> Disable 3G. Try again.
    3. Remove SIM card and re-insert. (If unable to find tool, you can turn on airplane mode, then disable it.) Try again.
    4. If you have a spare Fido or Rogers phone (not either, gotta match the provider you are using now), insert your SIM card into that phone and try. If this fails, it’s a problem with your account, contact your provider. If this succeeds, it’s definitely a configuration error on your iPhone.
    5. If you are on Fido, follow the directions above to manually configure your MMS network settings. (See my previous posts).
    6. If all else fails, contact your provider. They will most likely honor a phone exchange, however these are “renewed” phones, or as the rest of the world calls them, refurbished. Personally, I refuse to go this route seeing as I know it’s just a configuration error.

    Remember to undo any changes once you’ve got it working, with the exception of #5.

  • Jeremy

    Try these directions.

    Whenever testing, send the test to yourself (this should always succeed). Stop at the step that works for you.
    1. Go to Settings -> Reset -> Network. Wait for reboot and try again.
    2. Go to Settings -> Network -> Disable 3G. Try again.
    3. Remove SIM card and re-insert. (If unable to find tool, you can turn on airplane mode, then disable it.) Try again.
    4. If you have a spare Fido or Rogers phone (not either, gotta match the provider you are using now), insert your SIM card into that phone and try. If this fails, it’s a problem with your account, contact your provider. If this succeeds, it’s definitely a configuration error on your iPhone.
    5. If you are on Fido, follow the directions above to manually configure your MMS network settings. (See my previous posts).
    6. If all else fails, contact your provider. They will most likely honor a phone exchange, however these are “renewed” phones, or as the rest of the world calls them, refurbished. Personally, I refuse to go this route seeing as I know it’s just a configuration error.

    Remember to undo any changes once you’ve got it working, with the exception of #5.

  • Ruby

    I found that after you download the Fido_ca_modified.ipcc.zip file, you should rename the extension (remove the .zip) so it becomes Fido_ca_modified.ipcc file and then the instructions (http://www.ihackintosh.com/2009/06/how-to-enable-carrier-bundle-support-in-itunes-82-in-mac-windows/) will make MMS work. SENO, THANK YOU VERY MUCH!! :)

  • Ruby

    I found that after you download the Fido_ca_modified.ipcc.zip file, you should rename the extension (remove the .zip) so it becomes Fido_ca_modified.ipcc file and then the instructions (http://www.ihackintosh.com/2009/06/how-to-enable-carrier-bundle-support-in-itunes-82-in-mac-windows/) will make MMS work. SENO, THANK YOU VERY MUCH!! :)

  • Ruby

    I found that after you download the Fido_ca_modified.ipcc.zip file, you should rename the extension (remove the .zip) so it becomes Fido_ca_modified.ipcc file and then the instructions (http://www.ihackintosh.com/2009/06/how-to-enable-carrier-bundle-support-in-itunes-82-in-mac-windows/) will make MMS work. SENO, THANK YOU VERY MUCH!! :)

  • Ruby

    By “rename the extension,” I meant: remove the .zip in the file information.

  • Ruby

    By “rename the extension,” I meant: remove the .zip in the file information.

  • Ruby

    By “rename the extension,” I meant: remove the .zip in the file information.

  • Ruby

    By “rename the extension,” I meant: remove the .zip in the file information.

  • Ruby

    By “rename the extension,” I meant: remove the .zip in the file information.

  • http://www.gravatar.com/avatar/4150f503bb705779cfae16379afdc15f.png Mark

    Does anyone know when the Dev Team is releasing the latest Jailbreak for 3.0?

  • http://www.gravatar.com/avatar/4150f503bb705779cfae16379afdc15f.png Mark

    Does anyone know when the Dev Team is releasing the latest Jailbreak for 3.0?

  • http://www.gravatar.com/avatar/4150f503bb705779cfae16379afdc15f.png Mark

    Does anyone know when the Dev Team is releasing the latest Jailbreak for 3.0?

  • http://www.gravatar.com/avatar/4150f503bb705779cfae16379afdc15f.png Mark

    Does anyone know when the Dev Team is releasing the latest Jailbreak for 3.0?

  • http://grncndy.com/ MikeM

    Pwnage Tool 3.0 was just released. For Mac only. Will jailbreak iPhone 2G, and 3G, and iPod Touch 1st gen, on OS 3.0. Unloack for 3G (UltraSn0w) isn’t out yet, but soon.

  • http://grncndy.com/ MikeM

    Pwnage Tool 3.0 was just released. For Mac only. Will jailbreak iPhone 2G, and 3G, and iPod Touch 1st gen, on OS 3.0. Unloack for 3G (UltraSn0w) isn’t out yet, but soon.

  • http://grncndy.com/ MikeM

    Pwnage Tool 3.0 was just released. For Mac only. Will jailbreak iPhone 2G, and 3G, and iPod Touch 1st gen, on OS 3.0. Unloack for 3G (UltraSn0w) isn’t out yet, but soon.

  • http://grncndy.com/ MikeM

    Pwnage Tool 3.0 was just released. For Mac only. Will jailbreak iPhone 2G, and 3G, and iPod Touch 1st gen, on OS 3.0. Unloack for 3G (UltraSn0w) isn’t out yet, but soon.

  • http://grncndy.com MikeM

    Pwnage Tool 3.0 was just released. For Mac only. Will jailbreak iPhone 2G, and 3G, and iPod Touch 1st gen, on OS 3.0. Unloack for 3G (UltraSn0w) isn’t out yet, but soon.

  • Stephan

    I’ve noticed some speed issues as well. Opening up apps is slower (messages, iPod, facebook). Other than that this upgrade is sweet.

  • Stephan

    I’ve noticed some speed issues as well. Opening up apps is slower (messages, iPod, facebook). Other than that this upgrade is sweet.

  • Stephan

    I’ve noticed some speed issues as well. Opening up apps is slower (messages, iPod, facebook). Other than that this upgrade is sweet.

  • Stephan

    I’ve noticed some speed issues as well. Opening up apps is slower (messages, iPod, facebook). Other than that this upgrade is sweet.

  • Chevroletmb

    It seems I’ve found one of those unnamed changes in 3.0. No more 20% and 10% battery warning messages. Battery just died on me no warning. FYI

  • Chevroletmb

    It seems I’ve found one of those unnamed changes in 3.0. No more 20% and 10% battery warning messages. Battery just died on me no warning. FYI

  • fuzzylogic

    redsn0w just released for windows jailbreak

  • fuzzylogic

    redsn0w just released for windows jailbreak

  • fuzzylogic

    redsn0w just released for windows jailbreak

  • fuzzylogic

    redsn0w just released for windows jailbreak

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