Comments on: iPhone 2.0.1 OS update problems

By: mickeyb

mickeyb — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 21:58:35 +0000

Fucking Apple shitheads. The update bricked my phone. I’d like to meet the dozy twats responsible for this cock-up!

By: gbgbs

gbgbs — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 13:38:03 +0000

i hate apple for this update it screwed me over completely
bg

By: Yiannis

Yiannis — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 01:14:39 +0000

HHHHHEEEEEELLLLPPPPPP!!!!!!!!!!!

after an attempt of updating to 2.0.2 (from 2.0.1)
iphone is LOCKED in DFU (recovery mode) and wont recover with itunes
i think i am royally scr3w3d!!!

By: Brett

Brett — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 04:20:17 +0000

Sweet, 2.0.2, oh wait same freakin problems! In fact 2.0.1 was a good fix to the slow typing compared to what 2.0.2 is doing to me. The only good thing I am getting out of 2.0.2 is that GPS is almost pin pointing my position!!!!! GPS Turn-By-Turn on first gen iPhones? We can only hope.

By: Iain

Iain — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 21:11:59 +0000

3G iPhone failed to update with 2.0.1 and 2.0.2 Same problem, same outcome. It required a full restore losing tunes and reenstating 100 unread emails.

c’mon Apple this is bad.

By: Joe

Joe — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 09:03:51 +0000

For the people with Apps that will not run after the update to 2.0.3 – what I did was delete and reinstall via the app store, just one app and then the other worked ….

Very Strange ….

Joe

By: John Ellis

John Ellis — Sun, 17 Aug 2008 20:54:14 +0000

If you are at the genius bar, escalate it. Stay calm but ask to speak to a manager or the head genius. Explain your phones demise to that person, they can make exceptions for you. Or, call 1-800-MY-APPLE. I have a hard time believing that Apple would screw you over after hearing your situation. I do believe that one, tired, or pissed Genius can deny you a phone and screw you. Just go above him/her – respectively.

By: chris

chris — Sun, 17 Aug 2008 20:44:25 +0000

Same problems. Iphone is a brick. Upgraded to 2.0.1 and everything died. Tried upgrading several times and no luck. Tried with new itunes software, downloaded 2.0.1 again. Nothing. Then, went to “Genuis Bar” and they said my only option was to buy a new one or a refurb, both for $199. After spending $500 this is what I get? Even better, if I wanted 3G I would have to come back later as they are sold out. Yeah, they are “sold out.” I used to really love apple as a company. This is insane.

By: Brett

Brett — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 14:50:40 +0000

I tried to restore my iPhone again this morning and it worked perfectly. Only issue now is that apps only run for about 2-3 seconds and then they kicked me back out. I tried deleting them and reinstalling them but it still does it. I hope apple can fix this quick!

By: Vishal

Vishal — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 11:21:51 +0000

Had the same issue with the airplane mode on. Just dial some emergency number and it will ask you to disable airplane mode. Then simply reconnect and cancel the automatic sync. It will leave your iPhone displayed under devices on the side but not show anything on the main screen. Simply right click on the iPhone under devices and restore to your last good backup and presto.

By: Brett

Brett — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 01:02:16 +0000

I just tried to update my original iphone with update 2.0.1 and as soon as it began updating an error message came up saying I needed to restart the update. When I tried to restart the update another error message came up saying their was a failure and I needed to restore my iphone. Long story short everything on my phone is gone and this is the second time this has happen to me! (Update 2.0 froze and erased everything off my phone as well) I really like Apple and this phone is amazing but I have to say so I am very dissapointed with Apple’s updates.

By: Dane

Dane — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 21:03:01 +0000

I have the problem with running apps after the update too. Have completely restored, but nothing. What a waste of money – my Nokia played music and did email. Terrible to release software that stops a phone from working. Not impressed and don’t know what to do.

By: John Ellis

John Ellis — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 15:16:21 +0000

A quick, free, and friendly call to 1-800-MY-APPLE will fix your problem. Great Customer Service. I had the same problem but anytime I have a problem with Apple, they always help me over the phone and it is the best customer support I have ever used. I ran a customer service center in a past life and let me tell you, I could only dream of having my team be as good as Apple.

Regards,

By: Another iBrick

Another iBrick — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 14:42:45 +0000

Do not upgrade your phone yet!! After several unsucessful attempts yesterday, I now have an iBrick. And I’m trying to wrap up the plans for my wedding this Saturday! As a first time Apple customer (I work for big blue) thanks Apple!!!

By: Paul Hu

Paul Hu — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 06:40:15 +0000

2.0.1 Crashed during installation with error code. Then try to recover, got another error code. Finally after 15 minutes, the recovery seemed to work.

BIG Problem. Everytime I try to connect iphone to iTunes, the software wants to restore from backup. I cannot get any further than this, so I restored. When iphone appears on iTunes, the software wants me to restore again. This just keeps on like a loop.

By: jangel

jangel — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 21:28:16 +0000

2.0.1 FAIL TO LOAD APPLICATIONS!!

Hi, i’m having the same problem than Camie and The Flaying Lampie, NON OF MY DOwnladed APPS WORK AFTER THE 2.0.1 UPDATE(included a game that I actually paid for)
That’s really annoying, I have reseted the phone several time but it don’t seems to be the solution

Anyone help please!=)

By: The Flying Lampie

The Flying Lampie — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 12:25:06 +0000

BIG PROBLEMS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

After updating the software to 2.0.1 (which was troublesome enough)
I can’t use any of the apps with out them crashing straight away.
I can use all the origional iPhone apps ok, but anything thats been downloaded won’t work at all.

Even tries a complete restore and still nothing.

Can anybody help?

Kris.

By: Will Park

Will Park — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 04:02:09 +0000

Have you tried the Pwnage Tool 2.0.2 jailbreak method? It’s a long shot, but who knows, it might work. Otherwise, visit your nearest Apple store and show them the problem. They’ll likely replace your iPhone 3G

By: stax

stax — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 03:38:03 +0000

after updating, every app dowloaded from app store crashes seconds after starting up and music purchased on the phone has vanished. restore did nothing to fix the problem.

By: Will Park

Will Park — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 20:48:35 +0000

Make sure any bricked iPhones are in DFU restore mode by holding down the power and home buttons simultaneously until iTunes recognizes the handset. Then restore normally.

If you are in recovery mode, you will have to restore the iPhone to get it out of recovery mode.