iPhone 3.0 Now Live! Go Get It!
As of approximately 1:30 EDT/10:30 PDT, iPhone 3.0 (7A341) — weighing in at 230.1MB –went live and is now available via iTunes.
We’re downloading now, and we assume you are too, so sound off in the comments and let us know how it’s working for you, and how you like it!
NOTE: For those on the iPhone 3.0 GM seed, make sure you hit Restore as Update will think you already have 3.0!
And if you need help finding all the features, check out our massive iPhone 3.0 Walkthrough for all the details!
June 17th, 2009 at 12:42 pm
Only 4 hours download time to go!!
June 17th, 2009 at 12:43 pm
I had iTunes Error number 4. Of course. So i had to restore from backup. Looks like it’s working now. But it’s not finished yet.
June 17th, 2009 at 12:44 pm
waiting on 3.0 jailbreak to be released shortly!!
June 17th, 2009 at 12:46 pm
Not Happy So Far! Everytime it’s gets almost done downloading I get an error message that it didn’t download.
June 17th, 2009 at 12:46 pm
So is this the exact same build as the GM seed or did they change it slightly?
June 17th, 2009 at 12:46 pm
Got that connect to itunes graffic….****
June 17th, 2009 at 12:46 pm
18 minutes!! I just need my jailbreak NOW
June 17th, 2009 at 12:47 pm
HA! Perfect timing! I stayed up last night to see if they would release it at midnight. Then this morning I went and played tennis. I just got back at 10:35 and saw the download
June 17th, 2009 at 12:47 pm
I don’t see the reason to jailbreak anymore besides SBsettings, that’s the only thing I’ll really miss for the next few days
June 17th, 2009 at 12:47 pm
Ok, I have the 3.0 Beta 5 now, and I’m sure alot of other people do too. How do I upgrade? When I click Check For Update it says its the current version. Do I upgrade to the 3.0 GM Seed then the Final Version or what? I NEED HELP!!!!!!!
June 17th, 2009 at 12:47 pm
can i get the iPhone update on my 2gen iTouch?
June 17th, 2009 at 12:48 pm
Is this the same as the GM Seed? Obviously it wont let me update since it’s already up to 3.0.
What’s the new Build Number? Currently I have 7A341. If this is the same, than the GM Seed is the current gold code release.
June 17th, 2009 at 12:48 pm
Got that connect to itunes graffic….****…now re-syncing i think its ok….dam ****** usb ports on laptop
June 17th, 2009 at 12:48 pm
Got my 3.0 up & running! http://twitgoo.com/u1j5
June 17th, 2009 at 12:48 pm
it’s pretty sweet. just updated the demo phone at our retail location. MMS looks so new and shiny!
June 17th, 2009 at 12:50 pm
Downloaded and installed… all done in about 13 minutes. Checking out the goodies now.
June 17th, 2009 at 12:50 pm
so i’m using the 3.0 OS now on my phone… in the ipod part where you can slide the bar to go to a specific part of the song…
it says you can slide your finger Up and Down to “adjust the scrubbing rate”
whats a scrubbing rate and why would i want to adjust it?
June 17th, 2009 at 12:50 pm
got an error while downloading it at first and now am restoring iphone looks like it might be working now i hope.
June 17th, 2009 at 12:51 pm
I am running 3.0GM and it says no update needed. I am curious if there were any last min changes of if GM is the real deal. Does anyone have the final release as an .ipsw file that could do an MD5 hash?
June 17th, 2009 at 12:51 pm
download no problem, but backing up is completely stalled, been on only about 10% complete for 1/2 hour
June 17th, 2009 at 12:52 pm
7A341 is correct.
June 17th, 2009 at 12:52 pm
I notices that the MMS is not yet applied…
I just have normal texting – i do not have the camera icon in my texts yet….
June 17th, 2009 at 12:53 pm
is mms working on at&t already? if so i’m hitting that update. =D
June 17th, 2009 at 12:53 pm
The build is identical to the GM build as expected. No bug fixes yet but im sure that will follow in due course.
June 17th, 2009 at 12:53 pm
it’s pretty sweet. just updated the demo phone at our retail location. MMS looks so new and shiny! currently updating my personal phone.
June 17th, 2009 at 12:54 pm
Just finished updating and booting up. The whole process from download to install took about 35 minutes. Time to start playing with the new features!
June 17th, 2009 at 12:54 pm
Downloaded and installed with absolutely no issues. A2DP on iphone…FINALLY!
June 17th, 2009 at 12:54 pm
So sad, I’m stuck here at work, my iPhone in my pocket and unable to download/sync…..only six more hours.
June 17th, 2009 at 12:55 pm
i hav beta 5 and it says im current…ughhh
June 17th, 2009 at 12:56 pm
update done Rock $ Roll!
June 17th, 2009 at 12:56 pm
downloaded fine – backup up took longer than normal but just finished – now watching “updating iphone software” the suspense ……..
June 17th, 2009 at 12:57 pm
is anyone experiencing the same as Dystroy? anyone have the camera icon on their messages app yet???
June 17th, 2009 at 12:58 pm
Update went quickly. No MMS. Spotlight is really nice.
June 17th, 2009 at 12:59 pm
I am on my way to the airport and will not be able to downloan until this evening =(
June 17th, 2009 at 1:00 pm
“verifying updated iphone software” …….. I can’t take it ….
June 17th, 2009 at 1:00 pm
I know its not available through ATT YET – but from what I read, it should still show in the new software – am i correct?
June 17th, 2009 at 1:00 pm
just downloaded and installed but i got no notifications toggle in the settings?
June 17th, 2009 at 1:00 pm
MMS is not supported by AT & T till late summer or on first Gen iPhone
June 17th, 2009 at 1:02 pm
….” updating iphone firmware” … come on baby …
June 17th, 2009 at 1:02 pm
The find my iphone feature on mobileme works really well. Update from start to finish took about 15 mins. Camera seems smoother too. Also like that you can sync over air to mobile me and also through itunes at same time
June 17th, 2009 at 1:02 pm
Update went quick – did it at work. On Rogers in Canada, I’ve got the camera in Messages for MMS. Spotlight works pretty good though only seems to have indexed one of my email accounts. Cut and paste also in there and working well though it’ll take some getting used to. Can also forward SMS/MMS which is nice.
June 17th, 2009 at 1:03 pm
dam im at work for 5more hrs poor iphone
June 17th, 2009 at 1:04 pm
I checked iTunes at 10:00 AM PST and none, 10:01 AM still none, 10:02 still none, then at 10:14 AM jackpot!
June 17th, 2009 at 1:05 pm
Backup is taking a long time like it did in previous firmware builds. I hope we aren’t having a return of the 12hr backup times :-/
June 17th, 2009 at 1:06 pm
And didnt they say Shaking the phone would do shuffle on the ipod section? not working on mine…
June 17th, 2009 at 1:06 pm
Half way through firmware……….c’mon, I must be getting delirious, I have been up every hour since midnight PST.
June 17th, 2009 at 1:08 pm
Oh No – phone was rebooting then got “itunes could not connect to this iphone because an unknown error occured (0xE8000001).” … AAARRRGGGHH!!!
June 17th, 2009 at 1:09 pm
it took in total about 10 mins to download
June 17th, 2009 at 1:10 pm
I sold my 3G last week cant wait till friday.. I hate waiting..
June 17th, 2009 at 1:10 pm
… OK – clicked OK on that random error message and seems to have completed fine – off to have a play . OH YES!!!! should keep me happy until 3GS on Friday
June 17th, 2009 at 1:10 pm
I just confirmed that the MD5 on the GM build matches the final public release.
June 17th, 2009 at 1:11 pm
Where’s Push, MMS?
June 17th, 2009 at 1:11 pm
a cold beer popped out of my download!!!!
yeeeeah!
June 17th, 2009 at 1:12 pm
iPhone 3.0 OS loaded on my 3G in about 30mins including download time. No restore needed… So far things are grrreeaattt! Just wish the MMS function was working, but landscape Email and Messages apps are the bomb!
June 17th, 2009 at 1:12 pm
Where’s the MMS Feature!?
June 17th, 2009 at 1:13 pm
MMS doesnt work, that really sucks. Apparently it wont work with AT&T until August.
June 17th, 2009 at 1:13 pm
FINALLY! I grabbed it at about 12:15 Central. Glorious updates…
I’m not really noticing much of a difference though >.<
Speed: Check Copy/Paste: Check Messaging edit: Check MMS: let’s out a sigh AT&T doesn’t love me enough. Bluetooth funness: (still gotta get a headset)
That’s really all i was really wanting, and it works well. so i’m a happy camper.
June 17th, 2009 at 1:14 pm
Hmm. Things that don’t seem to work quite so well:
June 17th, 2009 at 1:15 pm
Yeah Done ! Now is the time to explore, will get back with comments!
June 17th, 2009 at 1:15 pm
Updated to 3.0 but no notifications option under settings and not seeing options for internet tethering either. Anyone else experiencing the same? Any suggestions?
June 17th, 2009 at 1:15 pm
anyone else in Canada having trouble sending/receiving MMS? i have the feature, but demo phone won’t send/receive MMS!
June 17th, 2009 at 1:17 pm
Seems like MMS sending doesn’t work on the Rogers network yet.
June 17th, 2009 at 1:18 pm
i just looked and i cant d/l the update without updating to itunes 8.2 curse you apple!!!!
June 17th, 2009 at 1:18 pm
iPhoneFanBoy – I think the notifications options will be on an app-by-app basis, won’t they? We may have to wait for app updates first.
June 17th, 2009 at 1:18 pm
remove all your music, apps and video from the phone, then run the backup …. it will take only a couple of minutes
June 17th, 2009 at 1:19 pm
Dag yo! I had to leave the house 5 minutes before it was available. 10 hrs to go. Meh.
June 17th, 2009 at 1:20 pm
Tethering on 3G speed results: http://www.speedtest.net/result/497926694.png
not bad at all!
June 17th, 2009 at 1:22 pm
Updating iPhone right now. no problem downloading. very smoothe
June 17th, 2009 at 1:22 pm
Download and install went smooth. MMS for AT&T will not be available until later this summer. I assume this will be a carrier update (AT&T text message to install) via iTunes. Push notifications setting will not show up until you have a program that supports push. 3.0GM build is the same as the “official” build. Wish I kept my 3.0 build with updated IPCC file as my MMS was working fine!!
June 17th, 2009 at 1:23 pm
3.0 Jailbreak please …
June 17th, 2009 at 1:24 pm
i think they may have left the notifications out of the update again at least in canada.
@iphonefanboy – i don’t have a notifications toggle in setting either but tethering is in settings > general > network
June 17th, 2009 at 1:25 pm
MMS icon will not show up due to your current carrier setting, however, if you didnt upgrade to itunes 8.2, you can revise the carrier file and opt+click the update button and upload a new carrier file that reveals the MMS icon and allows internet tethering. The tethering works, MMS…not so much :’( oh, well. We’ve waiting this long, why not another month or so?
June 17th, 2009 at 1:25 pm
where the hell is the battery indicator
June 17th, 2009 at 1:25 pm
Hmm. strange…. Downloaded and installed – don’t understand why it hasn’t got OLED display that we were promised. Had enough Im going back to Windoze Mobile!!! hehehe
June 17th, 2009 at 1:25 pm
So I used the Restore button b/c I had the GM seed from last week. Update went fine except now all my content(music, video, photos, apps) is all gone! Kinda bummed about that, but I guess I’ll get started
June 17th, 2009 at 1:26 pm
if i update to 3.0 now, can i jailbreak later when the jb becomes available?
June 17th, 2009 at 1:26 pm
Mine works fine, No MMS is AT&T is a major bummer though!
http://www.iphone3gs-review.info
June 17th, 2009 at 1:26 pm
im still getting sms pop ups, they just arent showing the message, it still shows the name. Can I get rid of it? If so, how? If not, why won’t Apple realize this is a huge privacy issue?
June 17th, 2009 at 1:27 pm
oh and I failed to mention… i’m using the bluetooth tethering to view this site and post this comment! on 3G, internet runs pretty fast
June 17th, 2009 at 1:27 pm
I’m on Fido. Got into my office at 1:05CDT and immediately plugged in the phone. It synced while I downloaded the update (which took maybe 2 minutes). Started the update immediately. Completely finished (ie, phone restarted) by 1:25CDT! Very painless and quick. I’m off now to check out the new features…….. Quick note, MMS works fine with Fido!
June 17th, 2009 at 1:28 pm
@carl Hey, imposter! I didn’t say that.
Anyways, for those who have the GM release like I did, just plug your phone in and go to iTunes and hit restore.
June 17th, 2009 at 1:29 pm
Any Canadian users see any “push notification” on their 3.0 update?
June 17th, 2009 at 1:32 pm
my back up has been stalled at 75 % for a long time now.. should I start over? escape?
June 17th, 2009 at 1:32 pm
I guess Apple and ATT finally figured out a way to have a de-facto rolling release .. release the update in the middle of the work day so that a majority of people can’t get things downloaded until they get home from work. That should stagger things just enough to keep the servers from crashing. Darn though, out here on the West coast it makes for a long day of waiting.
June 17th, 2009 at 1:32 pm
does anyone know if notes syncing is mobile me dependent? my notes didn’t sync!
June 17th, 2009 at 1:33 pm
hey i have ipd2G i clicked on ‘check for update’ it started to download and didnt have to pay anything
June 17th, 2009 at 1:33 pm
Just finished install. copy/paste is AMAZING…but….none of my apps will start. investigating…
June 17th, 2009 at 1:34 pm
I didn’t get any error messages but after the install my iphone as been syncing for about 45 minutes and my status bar is not moving at all. I’m worried.
June 17th, 2009 at 1:35 pm
I’m in CA..this is my 1st iphone upgrade…I don’t see it on itunes…what’s up? ~JMF.
June 17th, 2009 at 1:37 pm
have other canadian iphone users got prompted to with a carrier update? are there any reason to be wary of a carrier update? i don’t really trust rogers/fido.
June 17th, 2009 at 1:38 pm
Downloaded and installed ok. Phone restarted ok. iTunes started a synch immediately. when it did, it says updating apps on iPhone”. Got thru them alphabetically pretty quickly until last one, has been hung up now for 20 minutes.
June 17th, 2009 at 1:38 pm
I’m not that impressed off-the-bat. There isn’t too much visible change on the update. I also tried “Find my iPhone” and MobileMe is bogged down.
June 17th, 2009 at 1:39 pm
Fixed – I had to log in to my itunes account. I did that by d/ling a random app from the app store.
June 17th, 2009 at 1:39 pm
I did the carrier update. As much as I don’t trust Rogers, I’m sure it’s necessary.
Maybe that’s why my “Preferences” panel has no “Notifications” on it…
June 17th, 2009 at 1:42 pm
I thought you could delete a specific line in a text? Its not letting me.. and no mms here either
bummer
June 17th, 2009 at 1:42 pm
Both mine and my wife’s phones get an error message in iTunes that says “We could not complete your iTunes Store request. The network connection timed out”
This is on two different computers. The software is in Emergency Call only mode. It appears the software is installed but I can’t do anything in iTunes (no restore button, nothing).
Help!!
June 17th, 2009 at 1:43 pm
uggh. Got an ‘unspecified error’ on my laptop. Rebooted and now I get “we could not complete your iTunes Store Request. The network connection timed out.” iPhone starts but only allows emergency calls…
June 17th, 2009 at 1:45 pm
Am i allowed to gloat and tell you that my UK iphone supports MMS now! Oh.. and tethering! We just pay through the nose for it!
June 17th, 2009 at 1:45 pm
Not happy with the sms pop up options, anyone figure out how to stop them from popping up?
June 17th, 2009 at 1:48 pm
No tethering possible on Rogers if you don’t update the carrier file. I tried both without (no tethering) and with the update (tethering works GREAT).
June 17th, 2009 at 1:48 pm
checked for tethering option … its not there any one else have this problem???
June 17th, 2009 at 1:50 pm
Does anyone know if text messages and app info are erased with the new download?
June 17th, 2009 at 1:50 pm
@Wez not every app supports push. Do some googling for apps that support it. There are ones like one of the Tap Tap revolution ones that support it.
June 17th, 2009 at 1:50 pm
I can not activate the phone after the update. Got an itunes store timeout.
June 17th, 2009 at 1:51 pm
it downloaded and restarted itself, now it’s telling me to connect to iTunes (which I did) and it’s not connecting to iTunes! Now it’s on the Emergency Call thing only!
June 17th, 2009 at 1:52 pm
Installed 3.0 on my 3G and I can confirm now Push notification. WTF?!?
June 17th, 2009 at 1:52 pm
Same issue as #96
June 17th, 2009 at 1:52 pm
@Daniel
Same problem here. I can’t even restore.
June 17th, 2009 at 1:53 pm
I also got the error message in iTunes that says “We could not complete your iTunes Store request. The network connection timed out” WTF!
June 17th, 2009 at 1:54 pm
sorry should read “no” push notifications. And yes I have plenty of apps that should be compatible and there is no top level menu in settings.
June 17th, 2009 at 1:56 pm
I’m in CA..this is my 1st iphone upgrade…I don’t see it on itunes…what’s up? ~JMF.
‘a little help over here :0( thx’
June 17th, 2009 at 1:56 pm
WHAT HAPPEND TO PUSH NOTIFICATION?
June 17th, 2009 at 1:56 pm
97, 104, 105
I got the same timeout. HELP!
June 17th, 2009 at 1:58 pm
download went ok. update went ok. now the restart…………. ive been stuck on the “slide for emergency” screen for 15 minutes with nothing….
June 17th, 2009 at 1:58 pm
If anyone gets the message “We could not complete your iTunes Store request. The network connection timed out” and then somehow you get it to work, let us know please! It’s annoying the hell out of me right now
June 17th, 2009 at 2:00 pm
Same problem as #96 here too. TY Apple.
June 17th, 2009 at 2:00 pm
Its the apple servers that is overwhelmed. Nothing you can do but wait. In response to nr 115
June 17th, 2009 at 2:00 pm
Downloads fine, then “the iPhone activation server is temporarily unavailable”
June 17th, 2009 at 2:00 pm
I’m in Miami. At what time can I dowload 3.0 software?
June 17th, 2009 at 2:02 pm
Fido update. Although MMS is available, my picture messages are not going (there is a red circled exclamation mark beside the message). SMS still works. On a happier note, tethering works fine! Also, I was never prompted for a carrier update.
June 17th, 2009 at 2:02 pm
Oh my god… i having same problem. What was happened -.-
June 17th, 2009 at 2:02 pm
I got the same Timed out message could it just be there are too many people trying to access that section of Itunes?
June 17th, 2009 at 2:03 pm
to 114. I had same problem but after a few seconds it responded to my touch gestures.
June 17th, 2009 at 2:03 pm
WOW…FindMyiPhone… Pretty awesome
June 17th, 2009 at 2:03 pm
guess all of america’s gonna have to wait for at&t to get off their a$$es and catch up to get mms… not to mention tethering which they haven’t even whispered that they’ll eventually get around to…
June 17th, 2009 at 2:04 pm
Get the same notification as #105. Now what?
June 17th, 2009 at 2:04 pm
I get error-4 from Itunes.
Cannot use my phone now.
What do I do??!?!?! Please help !!!
June 17th, 2009 at 2:05 pm
I am getting the “network timed out” error as well and am stuck in emergency mode. GG Apple.
June 17th, 2009 at 2:06 pm
i’m also receiving the “We could not complete your itunes store request. an unknown error occurred (-4).” what is up with that? has anyone who experienced this problem figured out how to fix it?
June 17th, 2009 at 2:07 pm
Oh hallelujah, it works now!
June 17th, 2009 at 2:08 pm
To Our Valued Apple Customer:
Thank you for your recent order with Apple.
Our records indicate that your iPhone 3G S pre-order has shipped.
Our carrier’s website may have displayed an incorrect delivery date for your order. However, we expect your iPhone order to be delivered on time on June 19, 2009.
You can view the most up-to-date status of your order at http://apple.com/orderstatus.
Thank you for shopping at the Apple Online Store.
Sincerely, Apple Online Store Team
Answers to many Apple Online Store questions can be found at online Help: http://store.apple.com/us/help.
June 17th, 2009 at 2:08 pm
This is ****! I have to leave to fly to Germany in 90 minutes and I’m getting the same error as #115. Now, my phone doesn’t work, my wife’s doesn’t work, and I’m getting screamed at.
Thanks Apple.
June 17th, 2009 at 2:08 pm
Argh! Bricked!! Automatically downloaded, installed, reset, get a blank white page in itunes, tries to connect to itunes store, and reports that cannot: check network connection. Itunes network connection test reports all fine. Phone is in the slide to make emergency call mode. 2 more resets… Nada….
June 17th, 2009 at 2:09 pm
Hi folks,
I got the iTunes activation error too and phone was in emergency mode. I unplugged/plugged in the usb about 5 or 6 times so iTunes would keep checking. Finally activation went through!! I have the first gen phone. All told, 30 minutes.
Hang in there!
June 17th, 2009 at 2:09 pm
I got the network timed out message too. I figure its because of a server overload.
June 17th, 2009 at 2:10 pm
Ugh, the download finished but I’m getting a message telling me the iPhone activation server is temporarily unavailable.
June 17th, 2009 at 2:11 pm
Mine is locked up too, how can I restart? Help!!
June 17th, 2009 at 2:11 pm
Just finished downloading it!!!! It is awesome!! Going to test the new features right now!!
June 17th, 2009 at 2:11 pm
i now have notifications in settings! someone on the tuaw open thread suggested that once you download an app that is set up for notifications like taptap revenge 2 the notifications will appear in settings and………….it works!!!!!!
June 17th, 2009 at 2:11 pm
I’m getting the iTunes timeout error as well – tried about 20x now with no luck.
June 17th, 2009 at 2:13 pm
This happened to me when I was updating to 2.0 on the 2Gen iPhone. I think eventually, after clicking a million times, it finally let me through…
June 17th, 2009 at 2:13 pm
I was getting the same issue but get trying by selecting differnet option in iTunes every time the error came up and after about 20 attempts it I got an iPhone activated message on my phone but still had the error on iTunes. Don’t give up!!!
June 17th, 2009 at 2:14 pm
WTF ? Cannot connect to itunes to complete download. I am stuck in emergency mode.
June 17th, 2009 at 2:15 pm
activation server temporarily unavailable. This sucks balls.
June 17th, 2009 at 2:15 pm
Downloaded around 12:45CST took about 35 mins, little bumpy installation…guess servers are getting hard!
June 17th, 2009 at 2:15 pm
same activation server down error
June 17th, 2009 at 2:15 pm
In France, downloaded fine, and fast, updated got screwed up. First it had a problem after rebooting the iphone with the phone pin code, and now itunes can’t access the store to finish the update. Tried unplugging/plugging 7 times. FUBAR.
Back to the drawing board for apple
June 17th, 2009 at 2:16 pm
as far as I can tell, new improved calendar = same
June 17th, 2009 at 2:16 pm
Weird, My Iphone is activated yet it can’t access itunes still to grab any of my info! Damn
June 17th, 2009 at 2:16 pm
I keep getting a time-out error saying it cant access Apple to complete the install. Damn, now all I have is a dumb brick of a phone. You can see the error message and my mini rant on my blog at http://tiny.cc/g4556
June 17th, 2009 at 2:17 pm
Does not work. I did the download and than it said it was installing the firmware but now after it restarted the Iphone nothing it does not do anything. With my Iphone connected to the computer it tries to access Itunes but than it times out and says it lost its connection. What a joke this is stupid. My phone has not worked now for over 3 hours ridiculous.
June 17th, 2009 at 2:18 pm
Guys, keep trying. I just got mine to activate!!
Just keep clicking on your phone in iTunes until it goes through!
June 17th, 2009 at 2:18 pm
ok kewl thanks for answering my time question?
June 17th, 2009 at 2:19 pm
Maybe if people would stop hitting update every 2 seconds the servers could catch up with the upgrades.
June 17th, 2009 at 2:20 pm
As #142
Iphone eventually got activated but iTunes iphone sections is still unavailable because of the timeout error.
June 17th, 2009 at 2:20 pm
It will work eventually.. Took me about 20 minutes and about 50 tries but it will work eventually.. servers must be getting slammed..
June 17th, 2009 at 2:20 pm
i had the same error as the last 60 or so posts… i just kept unplugging my phone, and replugging it in – and now i have 3.0!
so, just keep unplugging/replugging it until it works. i did it probably 15 times or so.
June 17th, 2009 at 2:20 pm
Yep, servers crashed OFCOURSE
June 17th, 2009 at 2:21 pm
Keep the Faith I am activated ! Time to go for a Test Ride !!!!
June 17th, 2009 at 2:21 pm
Got through finally – took about 25x!
June 17th, 2009 at 2:22 pm
God, Finally restoring from back up! Seriously, every couple of minutes unplug then plug back in until it syncs up it took about 15 times for me.
June 17th, 2009 at 2:23 pm
oh yes… it is activated. GUYS try few more times it will works.
June 17th, 2009 at 2:26 pm
Finally! I got through! now, where is the settings is the Push Notifications? I’ve been reading that for some people it’s not there…
June 17th, 2009 at 2:26 pm
Unbricked! by resetting again and checking the box to copy pictures from my iPhone. After copying pix iphone reported was activated and got itunes page with phone data.
June 17th, 2009 at 2:29 pm
just had the same problem all of you are having, but i tried this AND IT WORKED…. first you gotta restore your phone (im assuming it was backed up before it crashed in which case you can synch all your stuff on again at the end). Turn off your phone, once its turned off unplug it. Then hold the menu button, (at the bottom), whilst you’re holding it plug your phone back in, then u should be able to restore, since mine downloaded 3.0 before it crashed it restored it to 3.0, then resync your apps/contacts/etc if you backed up and hopefully you are good to go. this worked first time for me but if it doesn’t for you then perhaps keep trying
June 17th, 2009 at 2:30 pm
I guess the dumb thing works now. But really what is the point I still cant send pictures in my txt messages. This was a big waste of time. I suggest skip this entire process throw your phone in the trash and Purchase the Iphone 3G S on Fri. Thats my plan. I want the vid recording option and the the option to send pictures in txt. All this other stuff if ****.
June 17th, 2009 at 2:30 pm
I will not update unless there is a jailbreak. For those of you who do not see a reason to jailbreak anymore, how about themeing, enabling 3G when it is restricted in apps, sbsettings, backgrounding, and more that I’d rather not list_
June 17th, 2009 at 2:31 pm
Everything is there except THE BATTERY PERCENTAGE INDICATER, i wanted this, but people for the push notifacations to work you need a app the supports it
June 17th, 2009 at 2:32 pm
Skype won’t work!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
June 17th, 2009 at 2:33 pm
What a cluster f)#($*
June 17th, 2009 at 2:33 pm
Just installed and started TapTap Revenge 2.6. After that, the Notifications setting went alive on my 3G.
Also downloaded official 3.0 for my wife’s iPhone, and I can confirm is the exact same version as the devs GM I’ve been running for some days.
June 17th, 2009 at 2:35 pm
Finally got through…pray for me
June 17th, 2009 at 2:35 pm
I had no issue with download, but did have activation issues (AT&T customer) after download from approx 2pm central to 2:25ish. Could not reach activation server. Support was down as well. I reached through to Apple support at the same time my registration request was accepted. All good now.
June 17th, 2009 at 2:35 pm
Updating Iphone software now….
June 17th, 2009 at 2:36 pm
maybe I’m crazy, but I thought we were getting some sort of Gps that talked to us? Anyone else remember that?
June 17th, 2009 at 2:36 pm
Almost done….
June 17th, 2009 at 2:37 pm
Yeah about to give it a test run….
June 17th, 2009 at 2:39 pm
i’m i the only one getting “iphone activation server unavailable” message when trying to update?
June 17th, 2009 at 2:40 pm
Took 2 hours of ejecting and rebooting iTunes before my iPhone was finally recognized, after the update.
June 17th, 2009 at 2:41 pm
100x attempts and still no activation.
June 17th, 2009 at 2:42 pm
whew. seems to be back up now…
June 17th, 2009 at 2:43 pm
I am getting the same message…… iphone activation server unavailable at this time. Try again later? Anyone else having trouble like that?
June 17th, 2009 at 2:43 pm
THE BATTERY PERCENTAGE INDICATER??? that made me upset, but notes sync and copy and paste is greattttttttttt
June 17th, 2009 at 2:43 pm
it’s finally working…or so i hope…it’s got a little status bar on my phone right under the apple…hopefully that means its working now…
after this phone i still have to upgrade my husband’s. grrr!!
June 17th, 2009 at 2:44 pm
Had same issue as 118, suddenly now its preparing my iphone for the update….
Running Windows 7 RC1….
hope it works!
June 17th, 2009 at 2:45 pm
Push Notification doesn’t appear until you install a compatible App! And no there aren’t lots of compatible Apps yet, the only one I know of so far is Tap Tap Revenge 2.6
June 17th, 2009 at 2:46 pm
Same as 184. A status bar under the apple logo!!! HOPE IT WORKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
June 17th, 2009 at 2:48 pm
For 186: allrecipes.com, and dictionary.com are ALSO COMPATIBLE APPS
June 17th, 2009 at 2:49 pm
It’s funny how the iphone support forums are conveniently down as well
June 17th, 2009 at 2:50 pm
@182 servers are getting hit hard, try a couple more times. I had the same error but now im running 3.0!
June 17th, 2009 at 2:50 pm
186: where is THE BATTERY PERCENTAGE INDICATER
June 17th, 2009 at 2:51 pm
134 THANK YOU! I was getting so frustrated with the activation server message, unplugging my USB once worked!
June 17th, 2009 at 2:53 pm
ITS DONE!!!! Finally using 3.0 OS software!!! GOINGT O TEST IT RIGHT NOW!!!!!
June 17th, 2009 at 2:53 pm
Everything looks good….bring on the new apps!!!!!!!!
June 17th, 2009 at 2:54 pm
Still no easy way to switch between mail account inboxes… what a waste.
June 17th, 2009 at 2:54 pm
also supported is evernote
June 17th, 2009 at 2:55 pm
Why am I getting the message error that it cannot be updated at this time because the iPhone activation server is temporily unavailable… I have restarted my computer and made sure everything is updated way to many times. Help!
June 17th, 2009 at 2:56 pm
Sync to make the process go faster – Yesterday @ 7 PM 15 Minute download at 1:08 PM Eastern 15 Minute install (installed later on)
Impressions: So far so good. Cut and Paste is terrific – had lined up a test and it worked beautifully. Landscape email is a great improvement. Search works great. I don’t have any apps with Push so nothing to report right now but can’t wait for some updated apps. Old apps working like before – no problems. Overall, rock solid and as advertised.
June 17th, 2009 at 2:57 pm
iPhone activition server…
June 17th, 2009 at 2:57 pm
smooth as butter…after 46 attempts to stay connected to itunes server..now about to test drive… ~JMF. CA.USA
June 17th, 2009 at 3:01 pm
yes! success! i just kept disconnecting and reconnecting and it finally worked! just be patient if you are still having these problems.
June 17th, 2009 at 3:02 pm
I got mine 1:08PM EST
June 17th, 2009 at 3:03 pm
no free/busy information in calendar. This is “enterprise class” ??? Its obvious they are not serious about corporate users. As cool as this phone is, the business capabilities are still lightyears behind BB and MS. Maybe 4.0… :rolls eyes:
June 17th, 2009 at 3:04 pm
Anybody know what happend to push notification?
June 17th, 2009 at 3:06 pm
Upgraded an hour ago..having trouble with WiFi connectivity in my house now. Seems like it doesn’t have the same range at all that it did before the upgrade. Prompts for reconnect sometimes when i get closer to router instead of just connecting like before. Anyone else having this?
June 17th, 2009 at 3:07 pm
I updated my iphone 3g to 3.0. How come there is no camera icon next to the text box for sending picture messages like there is in the walkthrough images?
June 17th, 2009 at 3:09 pm
@Iphonefanatic: Look at 171.
June 17th, 2009 at 3:10 pm
@Vince
if you have at&t they are not supporting MMS till later this summer whenever that is
June 17th, 2009 at 3:10 pm
I don’t see that Safari got Anti-Phishing. Is anyone else noticing this?
June 17th, 2009 at 3:10 pm
Okay. so “iPhone activation server is temporarily unavailable” The good news is the the server snit -DOWN- its just flooded of course. if you keep hitting the update over.. and over.. and over.. you’ll likely get through.. i was just having this problem and after then 20th or so ERROR its now finally updating
hope this helps!
June 17th, 2009 at 3:12 pm
I downloaded the new OS but I keep getting an error that the activation servers are down. I’ve been getting this for two hours while other people I know are having no problems. Is anyone else experiencing this issue?
June 17th, 2009 at 3:13 pm
Same as 209, there is no anti-phishing tab in Safari. All the rest is working perfectly!!!!
June 17th, 2009 at 3:13 pm
@Xavier
Thanx!
June 17th, 2009 at 3:17 pm
It will copy photos, ringtones, etc, but at some point says that iTunes could not sync “Error 13019″. Now my playlists on the phone are wiped out, oddly enough the music is there, but it doesnt show up on the phone. If I connect it to iTunes, it shows the music and the playlists as being there. Anyone else run into this?
June 17th, 2009 at 3:18 pm
I was trying to get through to the activation server for two hours, just checking every 10 minutes or so. I tried Tribal’s technique of trying over and over very quickly and after the fourth try, I got in!! Try that if you are having activation issues!!
June 17th, 2009 at 3:24 pm
I also got the same message… tried around 10 times… its updating now..
June 17th, 2009 at 3:26 pm
I can’t download the 3.0 update. Download until 150 mb and i get server error.
June 17th, 2009 at 3:26 pm
So I’ve upgraded to 3.0 and now can’t text. It won’t let me press the “Send” button to bring up the keyboard. Anyone else have this problem?
June 17th, 2009 at 3:28 pm
Does anyone know what other apps support push or is tap tap revenge the only one right now?
June 17th, 2009 at 3:30 pm
SO GLAD I upload the 3.0 GM version LAST wk…didnt have to be upset wkth todays ERRORS. & its the same eXact version. So why didnt yall download it a wk early WITHOUT all the HASSLES?!
June 17th, 2009 at 3:33 pm
My wifi seems hosed. Go to settings it connects great, leave settings screen little icon goes away no wifi. Go back into settings it comes back… WTF
June 17th, 2009 at 3:34 pm
Apple sucks, AT&T sucks just as hard. Figures they wont let MMS work. And I’ve been trying for 2 hours and 500X to download and the server has been busy. This sucks
June 17th, 2009 at 3:37 pm
What is the problem? I had zero problems updating to 3.0 and havent had any problems on ANY updates the last 2 years. This one only took 15-20 min. too. I read this site after every update and there are usually hundreds of frustrated and angry people, what’s the deal??
June 17th, 2009 at 3:40 pm
yeah, i had a few slow spots, but all went through in about 30 mins.
chill out techies!!
June 17th, 2009 at 3:41 pm
Ok this must be a fix….. So here is the change.
In 2.0 you could put your phone in airplane mode and still activate WIFI separately. Thus your phone services were off but it could still connect to WIFI. This is useful for me because of all the interference noise I get from my Iphone on our baby monitor. I could shut down phone part but still use WIFI without the interference. Now however you set airplane mode. Turn back on WIFI separately it appears to connect get little WIFI icon but as soon as you leave the settings screen the WIFI icon goes away and it disconnects. I consider this a bug not a feature…. how about you.
June 17th, 2009 at 3:44 pm
VERY Frustrated! Been trying for 2 1/2 hours and keep getting the activation problem…stupid that I can download it, but can’t install it because it won’t activate through ITunes….UGH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
June 17th, 2009 at 3:49 pm
Is push technology not on this yet? Is another version coming. I thought it was in the settings menu to setup but I have found no icon nothing. What’s up?
June 17th, 2009 at 3:52 pm
For those who have downloaded the update but cannot install due to a crashed activation server:
(Posted by vpete69 on wired.com)
June 17th, 2009 at 3:52 pm
I got ithe update i love it! Where is the MMS and Notifications?
June 17th, 2009 at 3:53 pm
@LD – I was in your shoes an hour ago because I was checking once every 10 minutes or so. Try rapid fire update attempts for a couple of minutes and it will find an opening to get you in!
June 17th, 2009 at 3:59 pm
Why are people asking about push technology. It was there before, still there now. Setting->Mail, Contacts, Calendar->Fetch New Data = Push
June 17th, 2009 at 3:59 pm
we are asking about the push notifications really
June 17th, 2009 at 4:01 pm
The big question.. how do I keep my wife away from iTunes on her phone while she is on the road. This is gonna cost me $$$
June 17th, 2009 at 4:03 pm
Lol John
June 17th, 2009 at 4:10 pm
To see push notifications you have to have an app that has push notifications on it. AP News has it. After you install that you can see the Notifications button under settings.
June 17th, 2009 at 4:11 pm
@john Push Notifications=http://www.theiphoneblog.com/2009/06/15/tap-tap-revenge-debuts-push-notification-app-store/
June 17th, 2009 at 4:13 pm
I guess I should consider myself lucky. I downloaded 3.0 at 10:03. It took only one try – finished completely with install about 40 mins. No problems found yet.
Regarding push: It’s the first day people…Not all apps support push just yet. If you want to see push activated, download something that supports it, like Tap Tap Revenge (free) and push will start on your phone. It will be seen under the settings. There are only about six apps so far – Tap Tap Revenge, AP News, AIM, B-Day Reminder, Voice4mail, & IM+
June 17th, 2009 at 4:14 pm
I’d got the same activation thing message. Just Keep Trying. In my 20 try it worked. Now i’m updating to 3.0
June 17th, 2009 at 4:14 pm
Heh, I’m tethering right now
There are just two things that I can’t figure out yet:
1) There is no “Notifications” section in the Settings, even though I have updated version of Tap Tap Revenge which theoretically should support it.
2) I have a wireless access point here which requires me to authenticate, but for some reason the Auto-Join option is not available.
Anyone knows what might be causing these?
June 17th, 2009 at 4:14 pm
I give up…I have tried every suggestion on here and I am sick of wasting my time. I’ll get the update someday.
June 17th, 2009 at 4:15 pm
@maag.. this seems to be working for me! i had the server error, now OS 3.0 is installing!
June 17th, 2009 at 4:19 pm
@maaj,
looks like your method is working so far
June 17th, 2009 at 4:26 pm
Keep trying to install; I just got through to the authentication servers and 3.0 has installed. 2009-06-17 5:26 p.m. Tampa
June 17th, 2009 at 4:37 pm
it’s confirmed, OS 3.0 up & running.. try steps in #228. worked for me!
June 17th, 2009 at 4:40 pm
i’m in northern california & i got through downloading the software but was stopped at the server being down. i unplugged my usb, reconnected and it worked perfectly! good luck & keep trying.
June 17th, 2009 at 4:43 pm
There’s a backlog of apps waiting for updates – that’s when we’ll see (a) apps fixing incompatibility problems, and I reckon (b) apps using push notification. I’ve got both Tweetie and Twitterrific installed to see which one gets a push-related update first.
Oh, and before anyone asks, WiFi Trak doesn’t work under OS 3.0 but the developer has an update already in the approval process with Apple.
June 17th, 2009 at 4:44 pm
I have installed 3.0 update. Everything works perfectly
June 17th, 2009 at 4:45 pm
Don’t forget to make a clean install if you want to not have problems.
June 17th, 2009 at 4:46 pm
Nice undocumented feature – if you move an icon from screen to screen, you can now slide and hold the icon against the edge and each available screen will flip past until you let go. Before you had to release and slide the icon at each screen. Nice time saver!
June 17th, 2009 at 4:50 pm
For those asking about push and MMS:
Push: The menu for Push will not show up in your settings menu until you install an app that has push with it.
MMS: This will not be enabled if your carrier hasn’t enabled it. Contact them for assistance.
Tethering: For you Rogers/Fido folk in Canada, I talked to someone at Fido today telling me they can’t activate it till Friday when the iPhone 3G S is shipped.
I don’t know the situation for any US companies.
June 17th, 2009 at 4:56 pm
Fido update #2 – Just plugged in the phone again and got the carrier update message. iTunes can also now retrieve my phone settings! Just syncing and will try MMS again …. waiting …. waiting …. backup taking a long time …. waiting …. backup taking longer than the update …. Finally! Nope, MMS still not working with Fido. Guess I have to call them. BUT, I did notice that it will sync more than one calendar from Outlook and it syncs Notes! Maybe this is an iTunes 8.2 thing, but I never noticed before. Multiple calendars is GREAT!
June 17th, 2009 at 5:10 pm
D’oh! Tethering worked on Fido until I did the carrier update! Oh well, maybe on Friday.
June 17th, 2009 at 5:15 pm
Were we not supposed to get some sort of GPS, turn by turn? I know I read that we were at some point!
June 17th, 2009 at 5:17 pm
@Davis – Only when TomTom releases it.
June 17th, 2009 at 5:17 pm
Installed and updated to 3.0 in exactly 20 mins. After the 3.0 install, there was box stating “Carrier settings update available”. I downloaded and installed it even though I wonder what FIDO updated.
June 17th, 2009 at 5:22 pm
@RsB – The Fido update went from 4.0 to 4.1. I think it disabled the tethering, cause it worked for me with 4.0, but now is not. MMS is also not working with Fido (for me at least). Maybe Carl is right and all will be good on Friday!
June 17th, 2009 at 5:23 pm
hmmm, I know I read back in Feb that they were releasing something, maybe it was just giving us the ability to buy a 3rd party app. I saw the Navigon one, that one looks nice! Hope it comes soon!
June 17th, 2009 at 5:23 pm
tested MMS and it works fine…FIDO
June 17th, 2009 at 5:26 pm
why is the app store running slow, stuck on “waiting”?
June 17th, 2009 at 5:28 pm
I apologize! For kicks I thought I would turn the tethering on again, AND IT WORKED AGAIN! To test it, I disabled my network card on my computer and turned off the iPhone’s WIFI. I’m posting this message from my computer through the Fido’s 3G! The top of the iPhone display turns blue and pulses “Internet Tethering”. My connection speed says 500.0 Kbps and my IP is 192.168.20.2.
June 17th, 2009 at 5:30 pm
@Rick…MMS and Tethering resolved on FIDO…feels great to have kept the 6GB plan that almost cancelled last month
June 17th, 2009 at 5:35 pm
I got it to work but downloaded Twitter n it was stuck on waiting on the Download process… Could not erase it or nothing.. In Apps it said it was installed… got sick of it so im restoring now.. OK done with RESTORE n all is well… I could not however use ANY APPS i previously Downloaded on Installous… I did expect that til QuickPawn 3.0 comes out.. Anybody know when & where to get QuickPawn 3.0?
June 17th, 2009 at 5:35 pm
@RsB – Ya, maybe now I will use more than 300Mb per month!!!! I still can’t get MMS to go, though.
A client of mine was eyeing one of those USB sticks to allow Internet access for his laptop. The stick is free, but it costs $30 per month for only 500Mb! I told him to pick a $99 iPhone and the 6Gb data plan, now that tethering is allowed. Then he would also have a phone, and could surf the net without his laptop. Gotta now show him how much better it would be!
June 17th, 2009 at 5:37 pm
how do we tether on iphone 3.0? with no crack? how please tell me!!
June 17th, 2009 at 5:55 pm
SIE, Google “com.apple.iTunes carrier-testing”. Should find what you need.
The AppStore is f-ed up right now. I did finally get a message about the ToS changing but still can’t install any apps. Driving me nuts. And where are the push IM apps? Come on Apple, quit abusing your power. There are apps that have been in the queue for approval for over 4 months. Give me a break!
Rick, I generally get about 1.5Mbps at speedtest.net when tethering.
June 17th, 2009 at 6:02 pm
Just upgraded. had no problems activating, but missing settings icon and camera icon. restoring now. anyone else? help!?
June 17th, 2009 at 6:02 pm
FINALLYY! MMS feature is great! Im glad im not with AT&T
SOFTBANK!
June 17th, 2009 at 6:05 pm
So, I tethered my iphone 3G to my laptop through bluetooth. The iPhone asked me to contact Rogers, but then proceeded to let me hook it up.
Cool! Won’t last long I’m sure.
June 17th, 2009 at 6:12 pm
Anyone know how to get the VPN on-demand to work? (using cisco VPN mode) Can’t find a config anywhere
June 17th, 2009 at 6:13 pm
It took me 20 minutes (@ 5:20 approx.) It went perfect… I didn’t have any issues (let’s say “haven’t had”). If you’re using Skype, it won’t work with 3.0 -so far-. iTunes apparently is overwhelmed by the massive downloads because I can’t access the store. Anyone else experiencing this?
June 17th, 2009 at 6:13 pm
All seems well for me. Downloaded the update (without automatic install), then installed. Now I was just prompted to update the carrier settings. Those appear to have updated, and now I’m waiting for my iPhone to finish up. All seems well so far!
June 17th, 2009 at 6:14 pm
Ok. Saw the last few comments about the AppStore. So I’m not the only one
June 17th, 2009 at 6:16 pm
I cant install any app from the app store. It stucks on “Waiting…” and then I get “…unknown error…”
June 17th, 2009 at 6:20 pm
The backup on my first sync since OS 3.0 has so far taken over 1 hour… I’m still waiting. Reminds me of the 2.0 update last summer.
June 17th, 2009 at 6:37 pm
@ jacaru, I think the App Store is down due to too much activity. I had the same thing happen. It should resolve itself once the servers aren’t being stressed so much.
June 17th, 2009 at 6:41 pm
Just a note for Canadians. Although the message says you should contact Rogers, you can just press ok and proceed with tethering. It seems to be working fine. I actually haven’t had a chance to test it out yet – I plugged my phone in and it went to backup instantly. I’m still waiting for it to finish, but once it’s done I’m going to try to tether my computer to the Rogers network.
June 17th, 2009 at 6:58 pm
I Kept On Waking Up In The Middle Of The Night.I Woke Up 3 Times.Checking & Checking For 3.0.But No Luck. Then I Checked again at 1:30 & It was Available.As Soon As I Saw That I Ran & Got My USB & Started To Download.It Took Like 10 Minutes For The Software to Download & it Took Like An Hour To Back Up.Then When it Backed Up,It Started Extracting 2.2.1 & Then It Restarted My Phone.When It Restarted My Phone It Gave Me an Error Messge On iTunes Saying Cant Connect.I was Trying & Trying To Get That Off My Screen.So I Kept On Pulling My USB Out.I Pulled It Out Like 10-15 Times & It Still Didnt Work.Then I Disconnected From The Internet & Connected Again.When I Did That,It Worked.It Started Downlaoding.In Total It Took Me Like 2 1/2 Hours.But It Was Well Worth It BECAUSE I LOVE MY OS 3.0. =)
June 17th, 2009 at 7:28 pm
gets stuck at backing up iphone. Why?
June 17th, 2009 at 7:38 pm
Downloaded in <4 minutes, 6:30 pm. Installed in about 10 minutes.
Stayed up till 2:30 am. I was bummed the release occurred mid-day and I was expecting to have a REALLY long download after getting home from work.
June 17th, 2009 at 7:44 pm
shake to suffle is not working.
June 17th, 2009 at 7:52 pm
Im like 1/4 of the way downloading 3.0 and i get a damn “time out” MSG! ive dones this 4 times and now this last one seems to be working, im also downloading one from a direct link someone from engadget posted up. i clicked on the “2G” i hope it works for my 1G iphone…..
June 17th, 2009 at 8:00 pm
shake to shuffle wasn’t working at first but now it is, huh?
June 17th, 2009 at 8:02 pm
visual voicemail bluetooth now works in my audi, finally!
June 17th, 2009 at 9:21 pm
Reply to 214
I got the same message. cannot be synced. an unknown error occured (13019)
Watched as it was syncing and noticed it died when trying to sync music. I unchecked my “selelcted playlist” and synced again. No problems. Then selected the play list. It told me it could not find some music in the locations it thought it was in. I expected that but then I was able to sync with no problems.
June 17th, 2009 at 10:36 pm
I just want to say thanks…I had that times out error and kept unplugging until it worked…thanks for this site for all the help with everything!
June 17th, 2009 at 11:52 pm
hi guys if you have error 13019 you have to do this
go to music section make sure the first one is unclicked, after you do this go to the summary menu on your iphone, click on apply/sinc after you do this let it load and then go back to the music click and sync music, and then click apply/sinc and it will work.
June 18th, 2009 at 12:37 am
WHEW!! I was worried. I hit the upgrade button at 23:43 Chicago time and at 00:10 iTunes stated update complete and that the iPhone was restarting. Once it came back on it would be in iTunes. Well something happened and iTunes timed out. My iPhone was plugged in but not showing up on iTunes. I unplugged the USB and re-plugged in multiple times with no luck. I restarted my eMac and then plugged in the USB again and music to my ears the iPhone came to life and all was good by 00:29. Good Luck and have fun ALL.
June 18th, 2009 at 1:11 am
is the GM version and todays the same build version 7A341?
June 18th, 2009 at 1:13 am
10-22 posting #288, i didnt read the entire first sentence stating the build version
June 18th, 2009 at 5:01 am
i had the golden master copy i restored to the official apple update and the phone actually does seem to run a bit smoother although the codes and numbers do seem to be the same but it does seem smoother just waiting for the jailbreak now (bouncing of the walls lol)
June 18th, 2009 at 9:04 am
Whew! I downloaded this morning with no problem and then iTunes gave me the activation error! Phone came up with the “emergency only” thing and I thought, uh-oh. But unplugging the USB then plugging it back in solved the problem. Now currently using some of the new features but overall I’d say that performance is faster than before in email and other apps.
June 18th, 2009 at 4:10 pm
I have been trying to download the OS 3.0 update for 10 HOURS now and after it gets to about 30% I get a network timeout message and it goes back to 0kb. It takes about 3 hours just to get to 30% then I get the error message. I must have restarted it about 20 times now. What am I doing wrong and how come some people are able to download and install the whole thing in about 30 minutes?? I have tried holding down home/power button and resetting, restarting pc/itunes etc but it keeps happening….
June 19th, 2009 at 8:25 am
Well its 14:19 on Fri 19th June here in England, 44 hours after going live and I still cannot get 3.0 downloaded! I still get the ‘timed out’ message. I’ve tried many, many, many times and nothing. I’ve tried at different times during the day and night and still the message comes up. My mate downloaded his an hour after the golive time and his went through 1st time in 20 minutes, so how can some go through so easily and why is mine, struggling? I hate Apple!
June 19th, 2009 at 11:14 am
Just loaded the 3.0 software to my 3 G but the batterey dies in a couple of hours and the phone turns HOT!!! any suggestions???
June 20th, 2009 at 11:36 pm
I bought a new i-phone on Thursday and updated it to 3.0. Now it’s stuck in emergency calls only. On my PC screen I get a message to unlock the phone first, but I can’t get to the unlock pad. I’ve tried unplugging and plugging the U&SB cable in and I’ve tried resetting the phone, by holding the front button and the on/off button till the apple symbol appeared. I also tried shutting it off and removing and replacing the SIM. Looks like I might have to go to the store where I bought it. Any other suggestions before I do?
June 22nd, 2009 at 3:05 am
Its what day now, and still receiving system errors and downtime, should we still think this is virtual traffik?
June 22nd, 2009 at 8:44 am
Hi have updated my iphone to the 3.0 software. Now i cant seem to sync my music onto my iphone . it seems to copy all the music and then when it syncs it it straight away comes up with a message saying “The iPhone (username) could not be synced. An unknown error occurred (13001)” . HAVE tried everything from restoring to removing music from sync then putting it back on . plz somebody help its so annoying. thankx
June 23rd, 2009 at 6:12 am
I am up all night trying to fix this problem. I updated my iphone last night to 3.0 and I waited for 4 hours to finish and I came back everything was running smoothly until it finished and all I can see in my phone was emergency call only but I can receive calls the odd part is on my desktop it says that I need to unlock my phone and the sim is not compatible for my phone. is there any can help me coz I’ve been up for 24 hrs fixing this problem
June 24th, 2009 at 7:38 am
hi..! just wanna ask.. i’m new to apple, and i just bought my iphone 3 weeks ago.. when i heard the upgrade, i liked the new features… so i tried to update it.. it keeps on getting an error that says “problem in downloading, the network connection timed out”. i have a perfect conncetion and have the latest version of iTunes in my windows vista.. what should i do? pls. help me! tnx!!
June 24th, 2009 at 7:49 pm
To mahmoud ababs, Thanks for clearing up my #13019 error message! Sincerely, Indigolisa
June 25th, 2009 at 10:12 pm
trying to update my 2nd gen. ipod touch… but everytime i try to update it is says “make sure your network settings are correct and your network connection is active, or try again later” ugh!
June 26th, 2009 at 7:16 am
Why is my iPhone taking sooooo long to back up? It has been going for over 3 hours??!?! I’ve tried stopping and restarting but it is taking this long every time…. It’s been 3 hours and it’s not even half way! Why???
June 26th, 2009 at 11:01 pm
so basically it’s been confirmed that AT&T has to enable picture messaging for 3G in late summer ?
June 26th, 2009 at 11:05 pm
If so that’s kind of ***. I’m sure most if not all of us paid good money for these damn phones. I myself have had 2 of the 1st gens and 3 of the 2nd gens. I currently have the 3G 16G. It’s not fair after you pay SO damn much for them. Now we may have to wait until late summer. G-A-Y
June 30th, 2009 at 6:44 am
Hi have updated my iphone to the 3.0 software. Now i cant seem to sync my music onto my iphone . it seems to copy all the music and then when it syncs it it straight away comes up with a message saying “The iPhone (username) could not be synced. An unknown error occurred (13001)” . HAVE tried everything from restoring to removing music from sync then putting it back on . plz somebody help its so annoying. thankx
June 30th, 2009 at 12:01 pm
I hate Apple. Love the phone, but Apples predatory marketing practices and lack of support are awful. I logged onto itunes, it said to download the new version, now the phone won’t work, says emergency calls only. This is the 4th iphone (breathing on them seems to be enough to destroy the phone, this one cost $600 even though I was only replacing my same phone and a few weeks later, they came out with a new phone. Thanks for telling me when I was paying $600 that a new phone was imminent. This is the 4th time that downloading itunes crashed my phone.