Get the iPhone 2.0 Firmware early
This link is unwarranted and only for geeks folks, but if you want to see how it works, check out Brian Tong's video on CNET TV.
Here's the link : http://appldnld.apple.com.edgesuite.net/content.info.apple.com/iPhone/061-4955.20080710.bgt53/iPhone1,2_2.0_5A347_Restore.ipsw
Update: Many people are reporting problems with the unofficial iPhone firmware. If you're having issues or just want to avoid them, here's how to upgrade your iPhone to the official firmware update (via MacRumours).
1. Sync your iPhone with iTunes 7.7 to make sure all data is backed up.
2. Download iPhone1,1_2.0_5A347_Restore.ipsw (Official firmware). You should get a single ".ipsw" file. If your browser renames it to a .zip file, you should rename it to ".ipsw"
3. In iTunes click on the "Check for Updates" while holding the Option key on the Mac (Shift key on Windows)
4. Select the firmware you downloaded in step #2
5. Wait for your iPhone to update and restore.
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Dean
Finally we got our store here in Brazil
I just finished to sign up there, but wait!??!?!?!
Is there anybody there who can tell me why i´ve been charged in 1 dollar fo that?????
Rgrds.
Lamp.
* It eats more battery in normal use. Near constant charging is required now.
* Runs slower over time(memory leaks?) - SMS keyboard slowing down is you signal to reboot.
* Must do a cold boot daily to guarantee that it runs smoothly now.
* 3D Games literally kill the battery.
* My gut impression is that this OS is still way too shaky to release.
* Considering rolling back to my old iPhone OS - scary. $10 says I have issues doing it.
* AppStore is cool - but a major disappointment. Most App's are garbage.
* Phone likes to do 'software hangs', killing interactivity with the phone.
* Feels like I need a memory upgrade for the phone, like a 5 lbs. bag with 10 lbs. of software in it.
I believe it is still a half baked release, and it scares me a bit. This is my primary phone. The last thing I need are software issues. Tough to consider this phone something you could use in an Emergency. Beware.