So right now my 8GB Apple iPhone was working perfectly with unlocked version 1.0.2. I had downgraded my iPhone from the factory 1.1.1 firmware, but now I wanted to update to the latest firmware. Why update to v1.1.1 and not stick with 1.0.2? Well, for starters, the v1.1.1 firmware update included some new features:
New 1.1.1 firmware features included:
– 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
What I really wanted was the louder speakerphone and receiver volume, as v1.0.2 had some pretty weak volume levels for my liking. So after scouring the Hackint0sh forums, I was informed of two fantastic websites that guide you through step by step to update your Apple iPhone firmware from 1.0.2 to 1.1.1. The process involved “re-virginizing” your baseband firmware (the phone part), then updating to firmware v1.1.1 in iTunes, then “jailbreaking” (bypassing iTunes activation) and “unlocking” (allowing any carrier usage). Here are the two best websites for updating your iPhone from an unlocked version 1.0.2 to 1.1.1–once again, please read through and use these websites at your OWN RISK! They worked perfectly for me though! 🙂
Here are two of the best websites that guide you through the process, step by step:
Unlock.no – Simple step by step instructions on how to update to 1.1.1
Unlock that iPhone – This site helps you figure out your firmware & modem version so it can give you the detailed instructions on the update to 1.1.1
Here is the following guide that I used to update my iPhone’s firmware from 1.0.2 to 1.1.1, thanks to the team at Unlock that iPhone (ONLY PROCEED IF YOUR FIRMWARE/MODEM DETAILS MATCH MINE BELOW):
Virginize Your iPhone
You have submitted the following Information:
| Your iPhone Firmware Version: | Firmware 1.0.2 |
| Your iPhone Modem Firmware Version: | 03_14_08_G |
| Your iPhone Unlock Status: | Unlocked |
Assuming this information is correct:
Your iPhone is Unlocked at 1.0.2 Firmware, it will need to be Virginized unless anySIM 1.1 or simFREE was used, if so skip this section and go to Upgrade Section. If you are unsure, continue with the Virginize process.
Lets Install AppTapp
To Install AppTapp, you must have iTunes version 7.4 installed on your computer. If you are unsure of what version you are running, in iTunes, hit the “Help” on the top tool bar and then click About iTunes down the bottom.
Once you are sure you are running iTunes 7.4 or above, proceed to install AppTapp on the iPhone. Connect your iPhone to your computer with the cable supplied and proceed to download the file which matches your Operating system from the table below and install it from your computer. When it has finished, it will ask you to restart your iPhone, do this and when the iPhone restarts, installer.app will be on the springboard.
| Windows | www.unlockthatiphone.com/AppTappInstaller.exe |
| MAC | www.unlockthatiphone.com/AppTappInstallerMAC.zip |
Time To Virginize
Now that you have AppTapp Installer on the iPhone we can proceed to the Virginizeing Process. Make sure the iPhone is connected to a WiFi network and then open the AppTapp installer. It will prompt you to update, update the installer and it will soft restart the phone. Open the installer again and this time follow these instructions:
Update to Firmware 1.1.1
Assuming this information is correct:
You need to Upgrade to Firmware 1.1.1
First you will need the following file:
Again, we are going to split this up into 2 groups, people who have already activated a 1.0.2 phone and may have some data on it, eg contacts, sms ect. and people who have never used it or may have restored it.
iPhone is Not Activated and has no Data on it.
Connect the iPhone to iTunes via the cable supplied. Start up the PC and start iTunes. If you do not have iTunes, you can get it from the apple website at www.apple.com. You must be sure to have the latest version of iTunes installed, version 7.4.4 as of writing this tutorial.
When iTunes starts it will ask to activate the phone, instead, turn the iPhone off and then back on again. As it is turning on, just when the apple logo appears on hte screen, hold the menu button and the power button together for about 20 seconds. This will put the iPhone into restore mode and a Yellow Triangle or iTunes logo will appear on the screen depending on what firmware you are using. iTunes will now pop-up saying it has detected an iPhone in Restore mode.
In iTunes, hold the shift key (Windows) or the key (MAC) and click the Restore button. Now select the iPhone 1.1.1 Firmware file you downloaded earlier and press ok. iTunes will then install the 1.1.1 update file and upgrade your iPhone firmware to 1.1.1.
When that’s finished, your done for this step, follow the link at the bottom of the page to Activate and JailBreak your 1.1.1 iPhone.
iPhone is Activated and has Data on it.
The fact the iPhone has Data on it already means you probably have the latest version of iTunes installed, if not, update your current version.
Connect your iPhone to the Computer and open iTunes, when it opens it will open your iPhone page. Down the bottom right of this page you will see a button called “Sync”, click this button to sync the iPhone with iTunes and back it up.
Once this is done, hold the shift key (Windows) or the key (MAC) and click the click on the Restore button and the click Restore button in iTunes. Then select the iPhone 1.1.1 Firmware file you download earlier and press ok, when finished, follow the Activate and JailBreak link below.
Activate and JailBreak Your 1.1.1 iPhone
Before you complete this part of the process, you must ensure that if your SIM Card has a PIN code that you remove it by inserting the SIM into another phone or by using a SIM that does not have a PIN.
At this stage you should have a freshly restored and updated 1.1.1 Firmware iPhone that may have even been virginized.
Now, you are on the activation screen that says slide to make an emergency call, slide to get to the keypad and then do the following:
The iPhone will now start to ring itself, hit “Answer” then hit “Hold”, the Phone will start to ring itself again, this time click “Decline”. If after you dial *#307#, the answer screen shows for only a second, clear the *#307# from the key pad and just dial “0” and hit call, this will make the Phone ring itsef then.
Now on the screen you should be able to get to the contacts menu down the bottom, tap “Contacts” and then add a contact. Use the following instructions:
When you activated and JailBroke the iPhone, Installer will now be on the springboard beside the iTunes Music Store. Open installer and update it. It will then soft-restart the iPhone. Open installer again and do the following:
