To upgrade to ios4 on your iphone 3gs, iphone 3g and ipod touch, you will first of all have to upgrade itunes 9. In it blogwatch, richi jennings watches bloggers pontificate and bifurcate. Wondering where you can get all the older iphone firmware files from. Jul 22, 2010 if ios 4s performance on the iphone 3g is any indicator, apple was right to leave the original iphone by the wayside, and perhaps should have left the iphone 3g out as well. Download apple ios 6 software update for iphone 3gs. In order to upgrade iphone firmware version to os 3. This update is over the air, which makes it much easier than hooking your iphone, ipad or ipod. If a message says that an update is available, tap install now. And according to the popularity of the iphone 4, and various online polls that have been taken, it appears that most of us will be living with ios 4 on the 3g for only a little while, as all of us are eligible for the upgrade. I dont want to upgrade and months later a newer version come out. Its entirely possible, in fact, that the battery life improvements in the iphone 3g are entirely software based, and that, for example, an original iphone upgraded to the new os will get about 10 hours of 2g, of course talk time. This video describes how to update your iphone 3g 3gs or iphone 4 from any.
As long as the new iphone has an equal or greater software version as the old one, anamusics instructions are still applicable. For some users, they will be a better buy than airpods. Many many people are stuck in recovery mode so i made this video to help you fix your bricked iphone. Forum member kalsta upgraded from the iphone 3g all the way up to iphone 6, in what can only be described as a massive upgrade for an iphone owner using ancient software and hardware, at least by. Once you have updated your itunes, connect your device, accept the terms and visit the summary page for the device. Update your iphone, ipad or ipod touch apple support. Upgrade to the latest version of the ios in two ways.
After updating the new software i am getting this message were. Maybe all those new goodies in the os the folders, the spell checker. The iphone 3g adds important features that were absent on the original iphone. I have been iven an iphone 3g, after getting it unlocked, i had to do a software update to be able to download apps etc so i finally figured out how to update this but i tnes wont allow me to connect to the update server.
I decided to upgrade my iphone 2g unlocked on tmobile with the 3. Jun 10, 2008 so should you upgrade your existing handset to an iphone 3g. I know that this device is old and outdated, which is why i thought that iphone 3gs forum was a good place to post looking for informed answers while reducing the risk of iphone 5 and 6 users who might only reply to snarkily tell me to get a new phone, i. And unlike the previous ios update, which actually did not offer too many enhancements for iphone 3g users, almost all the features in the ios 5 update will function on the older iphone 3gs, as. May 12, 2020 if a message says that an update is available, tap install now. No more updates for the iphone 3g will be forthcoming.
Upgrading to an iphone 3g from an iphone 2g, what now. My 3g iphone is dying, should i now upgrade to a 3gs or an. When i go to download a newer app it says its not compatible with my iphone. Apple iphone users reporting serious battery problems. But you can make your iphone 3g to have the experience same as the iphone 5s and same fluidity by downgrading it to ios 3.
You can find model number on the iphone s back cover. Apples iphone 6 was insanely popular in 2014, when it was first released. Couple the software features and processor boost with the iphone 5s camera, audio, and networking improvements, and theres a compelling case to upgrade to the iphone 5. Try disabling or uninstalling any security software running on your computer if you are unable to update your iphone using itunes. Please help i am waiting for the solution thank you hamid islamabad, pakistan.
When to upgrade if you have an old iphone 5, 5s, 6, or 6s. Oct 09, 2014 beyond my iphone 4s that i repurposed as a kindle reader, we have an iphone 4, an iphone 3g, and a fourthgeneration ipod touch. The addition of a digital compass to iphone 3g s was a nice plus. All this will be an untether way of jailbreak covering both new or old. Im about hours into my experience with ios 5 on my iphone 3gs and i couldnt be happier. Plug your device into power and connect to the internet with wifi go to settings general, then tap software update. Should you upgrade to a new iphone 3g s or simply update your old iphone 3g to the os 3. May 05, 2020 if a message says that an update is available, tap install now. Use the wallet app to apply for, manage, and use apple card. If youre on the fence as to whether or not you should upgrade to the iphone 3g, were here to help and heres where we. Here youll find details on gps, 3g speeds, the feel of the actual physical device, etc.
Can old iphones like iphone 4 3gs get ios 8 firmware. If you have an iphone and dont find that you use the edge connection often i. Every whited00r installation can be finely tuned, thanks to complete customization options and detailed control over system functions. I just got an iphone 3gs and im trying to jb it so i can use it on tmobile but the software is on 3. Can old iphones like iphone 43gs get ios 8 firmware. Click on start and select control panel, then click on system and select automatic updates.
Now that apple has released a fix, the developer responsible for the jailbreakme 2. Any thoughts on how much longer the 5 will be the newest version and your opinion on if i should upgrade now or wait would be very appreciated. But will it be enough to quiet litigious iphone owners unhappy with apples. Since ios 4 was released in midjune, iphone 3g and 3gs owners have. Btw excuse my name i make beats for rappers lol my iphone 3g version 4. Ive tried to search on what else i can do, but cannot figure it out. Should i upgrade my iphone 3gs to the software upgrade 4. I would say that that would depend on your current handset. Which ios firmware file to download based on your iphone model based on the model number of your iphone, you will be able to identify which ios firmware file you need to download. Support for display of multiple languages and characters simultaneously. Will this work downgrading from ios 6 on iphone 3g.
However, unlike updating computer software, which you can usually do with a simple updater tool, router firmware upgrades are not as easy to understand. Can you please verify what model you are trying to install this software. Apple ceo steve jobs has confirmed that a new software update for ios 4. It will be delivered as an operating system update for owners of all models of iphone, iphone 3g, and ipod touch. Apple today has unexpectedly released the new iphone 3. After all, you do pay a fair price premium for the extra. Again, you can see the full math in this spreadsheet. What you really need is a compatible device and iphone 3gs and iphone 4 are not compatible with ios 8 firmware. When apple releases a new update to ios the operating system that runs the iphone, ipod touch, and ipad install it. How much will it cost to upgrade an iphone 3g to an iphone os.
Pay with your iphone using touch id in stores, within apps, and on the web. Just do the following instructions to upgrade iphone 3g 3gs to 4. Biana wofford is accusing apple of using the ios 4 upgrade to maliciously cripple the iphone 3g, boosting sales of the iphone 4. There was a project for the iphone 2g and iphone 3g as well as the ipod 1g and 2g mbmc called the whitedoor project, it was a custom firmware for the original iphone that was designed to update the graphics, backport several features of newer ios versions, and generally increase the scope of capability for the original iphone so that it could still be used with modern apps and features. Oct 18, 2011 an iphone 4 user said that the battery of his iphone drained in 4 hours after having the ios 5 upgrade. Upgrade to new iphone 3g s or simply update to os 3. You cannot update any iphone, ipad, or ipod touch to ios 8 firmware. And unlike the previous ios update, which actually did not offer too many enhancements for iphone 3g users, almost all the features in the ios 5 update will function on the older iphone 3gs. Have questions about carriers, payments, or anything else iphone. And if thats not enough, you can use find my iphone feature to recover your phone when you lose it.
Whited00r gets ios 7 update for iphone 3g 2g the iphone faq. The new iphone 3g s 3gs comes factory installed with os software 3. So if you have an iphone 5, 5s, 6, or 6s or even if youre holding on to a practically ancient iphone 4 or 4s here are the 5 reasons why you should upgrade to a new iphone. Owner of previous generation of iphone and iphone 3g on os 2. Already the ipod 2g has become obsolete, in that many apps fail to work properly on them. Fwiw, i personally recommend backing up to icloud once you get your new phone, as i find it a lot easier and more on thego friendly.
When i hit check for update is says its up to date and wont let me do anything. Apple is officially leaving the iphone 3g behind to run ios 4. Heres the direct download links for all of the iphone ipsw firmware files from version 3. In september, the company will release the ios operating system upgrade, and. The iphone 4s supports hspa, which some cellular carriers call 4g. This is not the same version which runs on the newly announced apple ipad. If you have a current iphone and you rely on it heavily for web access, email, calendar, then the answer would probably be yes, you should upgrade.
If youve had your wireless router for years, chances are theres a firmware upgrade you could and should perform. We can confirm that this update should not be applied using itunes if you want the chance of a softunlock in the near future. The iphone 6 and older iphones arent getting ios, so if you care about the latest and greatest ios features from apple, its time to upgrade. When i try to upgrade my phone it says that version 4. Launch the settings app, and navigate to general software update to download and install the update. I am facing the problem of running face book and other applications on it. Oct 27, 2019 apple iphone 11, iphone 11 pro, iphone 11 pro max are among the models suffering battery drain with. Which ios firmware file to download based on iphone model. Upgrades to ios deliver bug fixes, interface changes, and new features. Fact is, the iphone 3gs and earlier just dont have the horsepower to run the most recent os so you probably wont be able to upgrade it past what you are running now. Now if you have an iphone 3g or 3gs model and want to upgrade your device to the new 4.
Later, ios or ipados will reinstall apps that it removed. The applications demand an update of operating software how can i upgrade it. Its the way of technology, and definitely the way of advanced tech. But not all had the same first impression after the upgrade. As i write this im upgrading my wifes iphone 3g to ios 4, so im probably. This page on the apple website compares all the current iphone models. There is no iphone 3 the first three models were iphone, iphone 3g, and iphone 3gs. Jun 16, 2008 its entirely possible, in fact, that the battery life improvements in the iphone 3g are entirely softwarebased, and that, for example, an original iphone upgraded to the new os will get about 10 hours of 2g, of course talk time. How to avoid paying the iphone 3gs upgrade tax wired. Update your iphone, ipad, or ipod touch apple support.
Click on the apple menu, and select software update. It is important to note that ios 8 works on only certain apple devices. Rated ip67 maximum depth of 1 meter up to 30 minutes under iec standard 60529. Sep 21, 2012 apple released its new mobile operating system ios 6 today, which includes a lot of new features. Despite the limitations of the original iphone and iphone 3g, the latest version of whited00r offers video recording, mms, control center, multitasking, voice control and jailbreaklevel customizations.
Apples site makes no mention of needing iphone 3g, and specifies that you only need iphone 2. How to upgrade to ios 6 on iphone, ipad and ipod touch. So i cant wait until the summer to get the new iphone. Apple ios 6 software update for iphone 3gs driver techspot. Nov 10, 2009 now the iphone 3g and 3gs have landed on orange as well as o2, its time to look at which of apples handsets you should plump for. With 3g turned on, an iphone 3g will have significantly shorter talktime battery life than an original iphone. The iphone 5 was the first model to support lte and all models newer than the iphone 5 support lte. How to unlock disabled iphone ipadipod without passcode. Apple iphone 11, iphone 11 pro, iphone 11 pro max are among the models suffering battery drain with. The iphone 3g i am buying was originally purchased in december 2008, so the baseband will most likely be past 02. Youre basically stuck with no choice customers with. I think similar with the 3gs thing though, its also not performing very good under 4.
If a message asks to temporarily remove apps because the software needs more space for the update, tap continue or cancel. And some others told me to restore my phone what does that do. Official website, apple iphone new features in the ios 4 software update at the wayback machine archived june 30, 2010. True, but i have a 3g thats jailbroken soi can do all the things the 3gs can. He confirmed this in a reply to an email, sent to him by a user who expressed his frustration over the performance of his iphone 3g. If you are thinking of getting into the smartphone market and dont currently have one, then the iphone 3g is a great way to do that. Sep, 2017 combined with some new camera technology, wireless charging, and a better processor, the x should make for a fine if not revelatory upgrade. Unless you only very recently got your iphone 3gs, your upgrade pricing coming from an older model iphone should be reasonable. You can also get turn by turn directions from your iphone, essentially putting the gps makers in apples sights. Learn how to update your iphone, ipad, or ipod touch to the latest version of ios or ipados wirelessly or using your. Apple sued for ios 4 problems on iphone 3g, 3gs cnet.
Read more on ios 8 six reasons why you should not immediately. The iphone models prior to the iphone 5 do not support lte. Please select yes if you would like to participate. Software update to fix iphone 3g performance issues is.
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