iPhone 1.1.1 to 1.0.2 downgrade instructions released!
By Paul Miller 
posted September 29th 2007 11:29PM
posted September 29th 2007 11:29PM
Well would you look at that, instructions are now available for downgrading your iPhone from 1.1.1 to 1.0.2. It won't downgrade your baseband, meaning so far you can't re-unlock an iPhone that's been 1.1.1-ified, but it's still 1.0.2 in all its third-party application glory. The iPhone Dev Team folks are working on a way to downgrade the new firmware to let people unlock their phones again, but for now AT&T users sitting pretty, and non-AT&T folks can at least do the WiFi thing. There's a video tutorial after the break.[Thanks to everyone who sent this in]
Read - iPhone Dev Wiki instructions
Read - Hackint0sh thread where the magic happened
FWIW, I tried using apptap v.90
It won't work with that version. Must use v.92
So much work for a telephone designed to keep you out. All of this effort would be better channeled into a more willing place. Face it, you all want an open device that lets you run anything you want on it, and there isn't anything wrong with that. What's wrong is accepting devices designed to control your freedom.
ok, so, this means that if I have a semi-bricked phone ( att customers, phone not unlocked but with 3rd party apps that got stuck in limbo ), I would be able to downgrade my firmware and get all of the phone's use back?
what if after that, I do a restore, and try to upgrade? ..... would I get stuck in activation limbo again?
just wanted to make sure, so that I may not show-up to my apple store appointment to resucitate my iphone.
if you're att customer and haven't unlocked your phone then it shouldn't have been in limbo with 1.1.1 , if by some freak accident it did get stuck in locked limbo then you could have gotten it fixed at apple store.
of course you would lose the ability to run 3rd party apps with the upgrade.
ok, I have an appointment at an apple store tomorrow ( yes, they're THAT busy, who knows why ;)
I'll still go, see if they revive it. after that, I'll wait 'till somebody comes up with 3rd party apps again; if not, I'll do this process.
I know, I was a donkey for being impatient and doing the update.
This is the Apple website?It's only about Iphone,Ipod ....bla bla bla
Good news.
Clarify something please?
The video you link ends stating this allows unlocking,
which is clearly contradicted in your write-up, at the wiki and TUAW.
May be best to cut-off that link? Or can the phones be unlocked?
Thanks for covering this stuff,and spreading good info.
The longer this cat and mouse game keeps up, the likelier it becomes that Apple will give users what they want, in small doses.
"Free the iPhone" will have more global impact than "bring back Jericho" - should be an interesting news year.
No they wont.
I know its not the same, and theres alot more to lose, but look at the PSP. The cat and mouse game has gone on since the beginning, and there is no end in sight.
If the end plan is to sell applications, Apple has every reason to keep it locked. This will happen and its just a matter of time before there are iApps on iTunes. This is something the PSP should have done, which would have been quite lucrative.
Although, in this case, theres no worse of an image than selling apps on a phone that is competing with other platforms which allow a person to install any app they wish for free (given the app is free itself)Thats the only thing that would keep them from selling applications.
Nobody in these forums has explicitly stated that he has read the Apple Terms of Service, and that it does, or does not permit unlocking. Nobody has explicitly quoted the wording of a US law which apparently allows the unlocking of phones (- someone hinted that only the original network can unlock it). So we remain in the dark as to the legal position.
However, iPhone users have allowed their phones to be unlocked by the the use of third party software which has not been approved or tested by Apple. Apple thus can not know whether that software is going to be compatible with later versions of its software. Apple quite rightly has said something like "Unlocked phones might not work...". What else could they say? They simply do not know what changes the software hacks have made (- or do they?), and they certainly could not test the phones to see if they work with every kind of unlock hack.
If you buy any piece of kit these days there is usually a label which reads "warranty void if removed". This is designed to stop you opening the box, messing with the insides and then expecting the manufacturer to pick up the tab for your incompetence. An iPhone is no different. Everyone knows that unlike a PC it was not designed with open architechture, ready to be hacked. If you hack it, you are taking a risk.
Where I think Apple went wrong was to have an exclusive tie in with ATT. Here in Europe, you can buy both unlocked and locked versions of many phones. The locked version is cheaper because it is subsidised by the network carrier.
Apple should have had locked and unlocked versions available on day one, with the locked version being $200 cheaper. The consumer would then have had a choice. That's freedom. The way they did it gives users no choice. It sounds like Microsoft's tie up with PC manufacturers and their software bundling which is subject to lawsuits. Apple should allow an open market by giving users a choice to buy either locked or unlocked phones.
Straight up! A LOCKED GMS phone? How 1998 Apple! Ppl would've gladly paid $400 for the locked ATT phone and $600 for a completely unlocked version! So much for thinking different!
Straight up! A LOCKED GSM phone? How 1998 Apple! Ppl would've gladly paid $400 for the locked ATT phone and $600 for a completely unlocked version! So much for thinking different!
Can we have 1.1.1 custom firmware now, pleeeeeeeaaseee?
Dale
Monopolistic positions are gained by different means. M$'s often by bully business tactics, as you well know. Apple's monopoly position in the mp* market was 'earned' not by dirty business. They entered the market some 5 yrs after others... any one company could have risen to the top, but the market was still waiting for someone who could make a device that was easy to user and desirable. Apple did this and won market share. Now... that they did not allow anyone to buy music from other online sources, is another matter. But for the most part, competition thought that 'renting' music was the way to gain market share, until user's realized that they don't own their music. Some people do not care, ... good! Now you have a choice. But being a monopoly is not always a bad thing! How you got there might be.
You keep telling yourself that. A nice fairytale of Baaaaaaaad M$ and good, clean Apple.
"But being a monopoly is not always a bad thing!"
As long as that monopoly is in the form of an Apple?
"Apple's monopoly position in the mp* market was 'earned' not by dirty business."
Yeah, right. It was dirty like a Bangkok hooker pulling a 48 hour shift. Check out the story behind Apples Fairplay-DRM and how they used that to stop anyone from compete with them.
Still on version 1.01. Can i upgrade to 1.02 instead of 1.1.1 or should I unlock my iphone on 1.01?
AT&T and Apple have made an agreement and I think that people should respect that. But it seems like it's a sport to hack every Apple product.
Face it, EVERY brand has to deal with it, not just Apple. Thinking one can make a product which is completely secured from hackers is an illusion!
you keep coming and posting that same comment every couple posts under different user names.
that's great that you think that. I don't.
likewise:
"I think that hitler was great, great like a fluffy bunny, and people should respect that decision".
This really did work to give me back all of my non-phone features...but I still can't make a call even with an AT&T SIM.
I remember in my early days with Direct TV and hearing about subscribers getting hacked programmed "unlimited" security cards (access to all paid channels). Direct TV's new ECM (electronic counter measures) zapped those cards and took your information for the FCC.
Rightly so. Zap the card but if you put in a good card you were good to go. But how do you get a "good card". Back then you had to buy a new Direct TV unit. Oh well.
Anyway. Let's get real or not play at all. This is actually not that bad (all things considered). I have a Nokia N95 and I am still thinking of getting an iPhone (or iTouch) because it's so bad-ass and can keep me entertained for hours.
Money is money and it does grow on trees. Some just have to work harder than others to make it grow faster. It's Sunday and still deciding where to spend my $399 - touch or iPhone.
Oh wait, I have to go outside and trim the tree and water the lawn. Never mind.
Your comparison of unlocked iPhone users to DirecTV card hackers is flawed to say the least. People who programmed their own access cards were STEALING service from DirecTV. People who unlock and mod iPhones PAY full price for their phones and pay for the service.
Spot on PG...anyway the hackers have already put their talents to use and gizmodo reports that using a turbosim method ppl can now make calls on unbricked phones, and the Dev team are close to a 1.1.1 unlock. Apple were too greedy/needy getting into bed with AT&T- to avoid all this trouble all they had dto do was sell unlocked phones ($599) and locked phones ($399) - anyone wanting to use 3rd party apps could do so on their unlocked phone. End of - Jobs blew it on that call imo.
Yay! Got my firmware rolled back to 1.0.2! Except for the annoying No SIM installed errors, everything is running as smooth at goreTEX's mom's ass!
It wasn't as smooth before I shaved it last night. You're welcome :(
I have my iPhone currently working with anySIM tool, but i have it in the version 1.0.1. Is there a way to upgrade it to the version 1.0.2? How?
Boy Manfesto.. I didn't realize you were going to get so upset. So let me clarify a few things for you...
Yes you DID hack you iPhone P.E.R.O.I.D.
Just like you are getting tired of hearing the misuse of the word... *fanboy*. For many years I have been getting tired of the misuse of the word *hack!* Whether you hack your device/app via a command line yourself or you hack your device/app via another program with a nice pretty GUI which was not written by the supporting developers of the device/app. It is a HACK!
Hack
http://www.webopedia.com/TERM/h/hack.html
I too own Apple products and many other PC products. 4 Power Mac's, 1 3rd gen dead iPod and I am ACTC 10.3 certified, currently working on 10.4 certification. I worked in I.T. supporting various platforms! However the reason why I stated that you are a fanboy (as stated above in my previous statement) is because you performed the update (Not for ANY other Reason!) Now after listing to you state that you support various OS platforms and you in I.T. I wonder even more??? Ask ANY I.T. person about support... if you ask them to help you out with and issue, one of the first things they will say is... did you D/L the latest drivers/update/etc... Call up any company asking for support and that is the first question they ask you... (after the get your CC info, :D)
So now since I have a little bit more info on you... I would say... YES you are a FANBOY! Why... Because you out of all people should KNOW what just MIGHT happen if you UPDATE the software, and your in I.T.! A Fanboy thinks different and hopes that the update won't restore the phone towards it original state & keeps their modifications/*HACKS*, then goes out and perform the updates without waiting on any feedback or doing any research on the just release update. Like lots of companies out their... Just because a update or a new product is release. They will WAIT and see what that new update/product will do in the real world before they push it out to all of their users. And yes I have work in companies which push out software as soon it's available.
p.s. From a person would wouldn't mind buying a iPhone but didn't because the iPhone is more hype that product. Not only is that my opinion, however it is what most people debate about in the iPhone, just read the forums!
I had 1.02 unlocked with IPSF and I upgraded to 1.11. I had no problem, but I had to revert to my AT&T Sim Card. This morning I found out that some one had been able to restore 1.02 and so I did it. I was able to restore 1.02 and I also was able to jailbreak and unlock my phone to T-Mobile again. It works just like before.
thanks for posting this, it worked!
if you try to change your ringtones in the setting of the iphone the ringtones you previously had will be erased even if you havent upgraded to itunes 7.4.2
i just found out the hard way because i went to change my ringtone and all of them were gone eventhough for the past couple days after updating to 1.1.1 i had my custom ringtone already set....so if you havent upgraded to 7.4.2 and have your custon ringtones dont go try to change the ringtones on your phone, just stick with what you have now or you will be stuck with marimba
hi guys,what can i do when my iphone its re-locked after upgrading trial,mine its a newer version i guess 1.1.1 and when i press the power botton+menu botton appears not a yellow triangle but the itunes simbol+usb cable connector simbol...so how can i do to unlock and also type my passcode,my iphone its locked up again and i cant even use anything...
waiting for reply guys,please gimme a solution or guide me through..
best regards
ayrton baeza
MY IPHONE in SPAIN HAS BEEN INSTALLED PROGRAMME OF ITUNE the española 1.1.1 and to connect exits in the screen ACTIVATE IPHONE TO ___CONNECT ITUNES-ceprodhac SIM-Regions SIM CARD INSERTED IN 15.049.440 IPHONE AREA DOES NOT TO BE In SUPPORTED AT & T SIM CARD WHICH WILL BE THE NUMBER OF NIPs TO ME REQUESTS... THIS IN THE TARJETE AT & T IN THE NUMERACION OF PART REAR OR FRONT OF THE CARD??? WHOM ME CAN TELL US ALLUDAR OR NUMBER ONE THAT COULD COENCTAR MI IPHONE? THANK YOU
I got My iPhone Fixed On 1.1.1 And no need to Be an AT&T User
I Just went to The phone Shop Where i Buyed The iPhone And told Him What happen
he gave me a site that has the Updates Like Version 1.1.1 But not For AT&T Users
:D iPhone
i Didnt Know that version 1.1.1 Will Lock ur iPhone foreva That's Just Bullsh*T
i went to the PHone Shop Where i buyed the iPhone And Told Him What Happened
He gave me a site where i can get free Updates Like 1.1.1 For NON-AT&T Users !
Know My iphone Works Pretty Good :D
Sry For The Double Post I Had Some Network Problem
this is ridiculous apple keeps us....the people who keep them in business from doing what we want the the phones that cost most of us a small fortune and now they are locking us out from doing what we want.....something huge is wrong with this picture
i had a question
suppose i buy a phone from apple that has the firmware 1.1.1 and i use the downgrade process to to go back to version 1.0.2, then will i be able to unlock it for t-mobile?
So If I buy a new 1.1.1 Iphone what steps do I have to take to unlock it? Note: I do not have an AT&T sim card. Do i need this for activation?
hi there - just upgraded my unlocked iphone to v 1.1.2 because I was having issues with EDGE. BIG MISTAKE!!!
I dont have an AT&T sim - is there anyway I can re-unlock it?
cheers in advance
ell