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Apple iPhone
Specifications: The manufacturer's page is at www.apple.com/iphoneThe first generation Apple iPhone is a touchscreen based GSM + EDGE (2.75G) phone. It also includes 802.11b/g wireless LAN and Bluetooth V2.0. It has a 2.0 megapixel camera. It has few hardware buttons, relying on a touch screen for interfacing with the phone. The few buttons are: Home (below the screen); Sleep/Wake (Top right); Volume Up/Down (a rocker on the left) and the silent switch (above the volume rocker).On 5th February 2008, Apple released a 16GB version of this phone. Current Firmware Status: Version 1.1.3 - Unlockable.Version 1.1.4 - Released 27 Feb 2008 Minor update (Apple SDK prep) - UnlockableVersion 2.0 - Due June 2008, official SDK release which will bring the ability to browse and add applications 'officially' through iTunes (and directly on the iphone)Availability: The iPhone is only available on AT&T in the USA, O2 in the UK and Ireland,Orange in FranceT-Mobile in Germany, and Austria.The iPhone is purchased in an un-activated state in retail, or on-line stores. Activation of the iPhone is normally done at home via iTunes, where the contract the the mobile operator is established. Many people have imported them and have enabled the iPhone to operate on Australian networks through unlocking. The iPhone has been planned for Australian release in 2008. A 3G iPhone is also heavily rumoured to be developed in 2008.Buying: Advice for buying an iPhone: Buying an iPhone (Also see the Apple iPhone buying thread below.)iPhone Threads: Apple iPhone General Discussion Part 1: forum-replies.cfm?t=659696 (Closed)Apple iPhone General Discussion Part 2: forum-replies.cfm?t=787199 (Closed)Apple iPhone General Discussion Part 3: forum-replies.cfm?t=827757 (Closed)Apple iPhone General Discussion Part 4: forum-replies.cfm?t=842425 (Closed)Apple iPhone General Discussion Part 5: forum-replies.cfm?t=862935 (Closed)Apple iPhone General Discussion Part 6: forum-replies.cfm?t=918723Apple iPhone buying thread: forum-replies.cfm?t=823307 (Closed)Apple iPhone buying (Part 3): forum-replies.cfm?t=865459Apple iPhone Application Discussion: forum-replies.cfm?t=831876Apple iPhone V1.1.1 discussion: forum-replies.cfm?t=831880Apple iPhone V1.1.2 discussion: forum-replies.cfm?t=853343Apple iPhone V1.1.3 discussion: forum-replies.cfm?t=873308Apple iPhone V1.1.4 discussion: forum-replies.cfm?t=92140116 GB iPhone discussion: forum-replies.cfm?t=912660ApplicationsSee iPhone_ApplicationsEasiest way to access and replace phone files: Simply install iPhonebrowser - code.google.com/p/iphonebrowserNo need for SSH, you just need the phone connected to the computer. It also has 'bookmarks' that take you straight to the most popular folders and it'll auto backup your files when you replace them.FAQ: Can I use the iPhone on Three? No. Three's SIM cards only work on 3G phones.Can I use normal headphone with the iPhone? The iPhone has a recessed headphone plug, pretty much the only ones that fit in are iPod headphones. A few companies have released extension cables and/or splitters to let you use your own headphones. See www.ilounge.com/index.ph..._grades/C275/275 for reviews of various adaptors. Of note is the Shure MPA-3C, while it is alot more expensive, it also has the mic, so you can use it as a handsfree with your own headphones! Can I use mobile internet features in Australia? Yes. Although the only EDGE network available in Australia is run by Telstra, you can still use GPRS internet (but it's slower than EDGE). GPRS is available through most mobile providers (Optus, Vodafone, VirginMobile[through Optus]). A very comprehensive list of GPRS APN settings can be found here: www.taniwha.org.uk/gprs.htmlAustralian Localisation and YouTube Fix Installer Packages (1.0.2+1.1.1):Go into InstallerTap sourcesTap Edit then AddEnter in tinyurl.com/2m38oeTap done and refreshGo to the Install page and you should see a new catagorey there, tapp on it and you will see everything you need.Proper installing / uninstalling is also supported.To remove the "hack", simply uninstall it and all your files will be reverted to the originals.Australian Localisation (1.1.3+1.1.4)For firmware 1.1.3 + 1.1.4 see the iPhone Localisation PageChange phone number mask for Australian phone numbers See here for instructions on doing this and a prepared example ready to use.To make the iPhone match the correct number of digits for Australia: See iphone.fiveforty.net/wik...x.php/AppSupportFor 1.0.2 Replace /System/Library/Frameworks/AppSupp­ ort.framework/AppSupport with the one found inside cynix.org/iphone/AppSupport-8.tar.gzTo make the iPhone estimate where the caller is: Replace /System/Library/Frameworks/AppSupp­ ort.framework/calldata.db with the calldata.db here: With Source Zipped By Itself then restart the iPhone. Credits to Daurnimator and Gussy for creating thisTo set your Voicemail number for use with the Voicemail button: Dial *5005*86*xxxxxx# into a keypad, where xxxxxx is your voicemail number (on Optus for example, it's 321). The phone will tell you if it was successful. Note the iPhone will not send you a SMS notification of a voicemail. UnlockingFirst the iPhone must be "Jailbroken"Then it will need to be activated (This is the questionably legal part)Then unlocked. (Legality Unknown) Warranty in Australia (On imported phones)Be aware that unlocking/modifying your iphone in any way to work on Australian networks will void your warranty. There have been mixed reports about Apples stance on repairs, however it is generally acknowledged that unless you have a phone contract with one of Apples approved carriers, they will not service your phone. (As Apple do not currently sell iphones in Australia, you would theoretically need to take your phone back to Apple in the USA.) If you are having issues with a broken iphone, third party repair services are available in Australia. (Link at the bottom of this page)Miscellaneous InstructionsGetting to the Field Test menu: Access the Field Test feature by going to ANY keypad and dialing *3001#12345#* Checking which firmware you have: Enter the Fieldtest menu (see above) -> Go to "Versions"03.12.06_G Is Firmware 1.0.003.14.08_G Is Firmware 1.0.1 And 1.0204.02.04_G Is Firmware 1.1.104.01.13_G Is Firmware 1.1.1 04.02.13_G Is Firmware 1.1.204.03.13_G Is Firmware 1.1.304.04.05_G is Firmware 1.1.4GlossaryActivationWhen you first purchase your iPhone all you can do is call 911 until you activate with AT&T (or similar). If you are using an official Apple carrier carrier then you can activate through iTunes; otherwise you will have to perform a hack to activate your iPhone. Once activated it becomes an iPod touch with camera and bluetooth at which point you will want to proceed to jailbreak and possibly unlock it for use on other carriers.BasebandThe Baseband controls the interaction between the Phone part of the iPhone and the operating system. Whenever the iPhone needs to talk to cell towers-- whether for voice or data-- it works through the Baseband. The Baseband is responsible for making sure the sim-card is valid and for getting Signal. When you unlock your iPhone the baseband is modified to allow communication to other wireless carriers. The latest baseband version is 04.04.05_G and it corresponds to the 1.1.4 firmware.BootloaderThere are at least two bootloaders in the iPhone. One is the ARM Core Bootloader and deals with the Operating System, the other is the Baseband Bootloader. Bootloaders make sure that when the iPhone boots it is doing things in the right order, and getting everything done. Currently the iPhone has shipped with two different Baseband Bootloaders (3.9 and 4.6). The 3.9BL allowed us to load a hacked baseband which matches the firmware version. Apple changed this feature in the 4.6 BL and made it require a baseband of a newer firmware version. This is why the Dev Team has released a 3.9 fakeblank BL which allows you to load a hacked baseband matching your firmware version.DFU ModeDFU means Device Firmware Update. If a restore using Recovery Mode doesn't work you will want to use DFU Mode as a last resort. When placing your iPhone into DFU Mode it does not load the OS before attempting the restore. Hold the Sleep/Wake and Home buttons for 10 seconds. Just before you would normally see the Apple logo, release the Sleep/Wake button and keep hold the Home button until an iTunes detects an iPhone in recovery mode. NOTE**: This is really tricky to get the timing right it will take a few attempts. If you are in DFU Mode your screen will be black with nothing displayed.FirmwareThe firmware version you have installed on the iPhone is similar to the version of the operating system on your computer. Newer firmware versions usually add new features, fix bugs, and improve stability. iPhones first shipped with 1.0.x firmware. iPhones now are shipping with 1.1.4 and version 1.2 (2.0 Beta) is available to select developers.Installer.appInstaller.app is a UIKit based package manager for the iPhone. It works by downloading packages over WiFi (wireless networking) or EDGE. It supports installing, updating and uninstalling applications from multiple sources. You will use Installer.app to install a majority of your iPhone applications.JailbreakThe process of gaining access to the iPhone's root filesystem, allowing third-party applications to run on the device. In general once you jailbreak you will have Installer.app on your SpringBoard. You can use Installer to install most every application you would need on your iPhone.Recovery ModeIf you want to do a clean restore you can put your iPhone into recovery mode to do so. Hold the Sleep/Wake and Home buttons until the iPhone reboots. Once you see the Apple logo, release the Sleep/Wake button and keep hold the Home button until an iTunes logo and the usb cable appear on screen. You can then use iTunes to restore your firmware.SDKSDK is short for Software Development Kit and it's basically a library of software that helps you develop applications and utilities. Apple has just released the iPhone SDK which is the set of tools needed to create applications that run on the iPhone.UnlockThe process of Unlocking allows your iPhone to use any GSM sim card. Currently Apple has limited the use of the iPhone to a select few wireless carriers. The iPhone must be unlocked before you can use any carrier of your choice.Links to Apple Official Firmware FilesOfficial 1.0.2 Firmware: content.info.apple.com/i...C28_Restore.ipswOfficial 1.1.1 Firmware: content.info.apple.com/i...09a_Restore.ipswOfficial 1.1.2 Firmware: content.info.apple.com/i...48b_Restore.ipswOfficial 1.1.3 Firmware: content.info.apple.com/i...A93_Restore.ipswOfficial 1.1.4 Firmware: content.info.apple.com/i...102_Restore.ipswOther LinksiPhone Dev Team Portal (Replaces iphone.fiveforty.net as main Dev site for the iPhone): iphone-dev.orgiBrickr (Jailbreaking and App installer for windows): cre.ations.net/creation/ibrickrNullriver iPhone site (Home of Installer.app): iphone.nullriver.comOther iPhone related sites: www.modmyifone.com, www.macrumors.com, www.hackthatphone.com, www.iclarified.com, www.mobilephonerepair.com.au, www.ipluspwns.com