Apple's IPhone 3G Firmware Update Bombs

JagsLive writes "After lots of complaints about iPhone 3G connection issues, Apple released a firmware update Monday with hopes it would fix the issues. But early reports suggest it didn't work as planned. Complaints have included dropped calls, abrupt network switches, poor reception, and service interruptions. Apple declined to offer details about its iPhone 2.0.1 update, other than saying it included 'bug fixes.' However, comments in Apple's support forum say plenty about the latest attempt to rectify poor user experiences. In fact, the update seems to be causing new issues, apparently interfering with the GPS function, among others."

Comments

2.0.1?

[Whiney Mac Fanboy]

The crap linked article doesn't even get the version number right - I recommend reading ars techinca's take (the amusingly named Hope you didn't plan to actually make calls on iPhone 2.0.2) or even Apple insider.

I for one welcome our new haha overlords.

Re:2.0.1?

[lymond01]

Well, in the summary's defense, they were referring to 2.0.1 and the lack of information Apple put out about that one. But the new update (unnumbered in the summary) has "plenty of information", at least from the people who had the misfortune of installing it.

Anyway, thanks for the links.

Re:2.0.1?

[sbeckstead]

I installed it and it works fine. Don't know what all the fluster is about.

terrible article

[jettoblack]

First off, the firmware that was just released was 2.0.2, not 2.0.1 which had been out for a while already. Second, Apple never claimed that this update contains the 3G fix. As usual, they have been secretive and cryptic about what the update actually contains, but this was just a minor update, not the big radio firmware fix we've been waiting for. And finally, although a few people have complained about the GPS in the new version, most of the reports seem to indicate that the GPS has IMPROVED.

Disclaimer: I own an iPhone and am suffering from the 3G issues. I'm certainly no fan of the way Apple has handled this so far, but this article is just a pointless and error-filled troll.

Re:The update was to 2.0.2

[Mad Quacker]

2.0.1 was the last update 2.0.2 is the most recent. And for the record my first gen iPhone works fine. The update fixed the slow typing bug and the battery drain bug. I don't know yet if it fixed the shuffle my home screen icons bug. True I wish Apple would give a complete change log. It sure would make it easier for us to give them feedback about those bugs if we knew what they were.

Well let me prefix this with "I love my iPhone 3G, but..." *cough* yeah right..

Apple doesn't want feedback. It's a privilege to use their products, if you don't like it, you know where to take it.

The audiobook reader speed adjustment is *STILL* broken on my 5G iPod, I haven't dared to try on my iPhone 3G. Apple will never fix it. I'm afraid the same applies for many bugs on the iPhone.

And no, I still have the slow keyboard bug with 2.0.2, except now my contacts list of 60 is unresponsive for up to 30 seconds after launching it. Excellent!!

Re:Tough to fix hardware issue with firmware patch

[mmkkbb]

But the chances of that happening are zero. apple has never did a recall and replace of defective equipment.

Not true, there have been numerous defective logic board and battery replacement programs.

Re:Tough to fix hardware issue with firmware patch

[Idaho]

Tweak the firmware so the hardware issues are less obvious. Drop to edge quicker.

Yes, except that several European countries do not have an Edge network (we went straight from GPRS to UMTS/3G), so people *will* notice if they do that. The issues have been quite widely reported in the Netherlands, also in mainstream news.

I predict more drama bombs if it turns out this is indeed what the update is mostly about...