Apple's 1.1.4 firmware update for the iPhone and iPod touch just hit the wires, courtesy of iTunes 7.6.1.9. Nobody knows what exactly is in store (SDK support, perhaps?), so obviously those jailbreakers out there might want to hold off while the braver souls among us give it a shot. For the record, no SDK has hit Apple Developer Connection yet, so take that for what you will. So far those who've successfully updated haven't seen any changes, but we'll keep you posted. So far the entire official word from Apple on the release seems to be "Bug fixes." Typical.
Update: So far we've tested 1.1.4 on a jailbroken 1.1.3 iPhone and a non-jailbroken 1.1.3 iPhone, and had zero problems with either, including intact music libraries after the procedure -- your mileage may vary! We went through all of the system settings and can't spot anything new. Multiple sources are claiming ZiPhone works, but it's not fully tested and may be a little wonky at this point, so proceed with caution.
Update 2: Well, ZiPhone claims to have worked, but there aren't any icons for our installed apps, and we can't uninstall or reinstall. Also, it's worth noting that since this is a rather hefty update in terms of file size, and yet added features seem non-existent, our best guess is that this paves the way for an SDK in the coming weeks.
[Thanks to everyone who sent this in]
Read - iPhone update direct link
Read - iPod touch update direct link
Read - TUAW's live coverage
posted February 26th 2008 1:31PM
Alright, a firmware update. Oh goody!
No 3G?
Brian, this firmware update added 4G support. Even betta!
I heard a 5 megapixel camera comes with the update.
Actually,it activates the GPS that has been there all along, and deactivates the backdoor triangulation nonsense wannabe location system. With, of course, verified addresses of Starbucks included for the new Apple iMaps mobile.
In other news, a Meteor will crash into Earth in...
Developing...
That's no fun. You posted a blank bulletin saying Developing and quickly fill it in in a mere minute? What was the point of that... trying to be first?
Such is life for the blogger realm.
You already link to them at the bottom of the page, why post it here again?
Hopefully this tiem they have some better phone software rather than supporting only the SDK. Look how long it took them to bring multiple sms messages or lyrics in iTunes, etc...
The phone software isn't new, but there are a few small new features. Someone made a video explaining them already:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fj1lx79wiNc
I did this Rick Astley song in my college talent show. Met a nice girl right after. Still with her and that was four years ago.
BrianB... Didn't you and I mess around after that talent show?...
SFO Kevin,
I had my pet monkey doing backup for me, you was prolly with him.
162 megabytes...
Yep, which means, like with 1.1.3 on the iPod touch...that 1.1.4 has the support for the SDK, but we'll probably need to pay to use it
Apple demands...
*Pinky on side of mouth*
ONE MILLION DOLLARS
/evil laugh
why hasn't there been an article on the new 16gb iphone??? i submitted the link 10 hours ago...
That's old news homie.
yeah... like over a week too late
because there was one weeks ago
I told them about the new ipod photo like a week ago. look at that, no post about it. what the f is up with that?
Come on Engadget....Not only have you not put these peoples' posts, but you haven't told people about the end of the format war
VHS Won!!!! no more betamax!
I can't believe there's no post about it yet....
I wonder if once the SDK comes out we'll have to pay another 20 bucks to use the apps :p
Doubt it. If that's the case, everyone will be walking around with a jailbroken iPhone/Touch. If Apple doesn't treat these apps like widgets, all hell will break loose.
It's official...hackers have already broken 1.1.5.
Bring on Opera 9.5 for iPhone! Woowoooo!
...why? Minus the inability to display Flash, Safari is very much so superior... When I say superior I mean ease of use etc... not a 100 unneeded features...
Dear Safari,
Please add a copy/paste feature.
Safari isn't here right now but leave a message or press "2" to be transfered to Whale Hunt
Description included: "This software update re-locks up your jailbroken 1.1.3 iPhone."
Thanks for the warning Steve, I just nearly clicked update, whew!!
[the update doesn't actually say that, really..]
yay! iBrella and iTeleport.... Exactly what I've been waiting for!
Updating now, lets hope they fix the texting problems and safari randomly quitting.
Hard reset your phone by holding down power button. Ignore "Slide to turn off" and hold it down until it resets. This fixed my safari issues for me. Thanks to whoever posted it, I just found it through a quick google.
I've done that countless times, but it never fixed safari sudden death problem.
Did they use Time Machine?
D'oh, I meant that as a reply to Phil! >_
probably the starbuck crap things that nobody care about
only cool thing starbuck is moving to ATT wifi
correct me if I'm wrong, but wasn't the starbucks thing already there in the very first release?
yay! this update now allows your Iphone to be used as toilet paper.
Oh boy "This update includes bug fixes and SUPERSEDES all other versions"! In other news, Apple press release tells all current iPhone and/or iPod touch users to throw away their obsolete software hogs.
So, how much is Apple charging the touch owners this time? I would avoid buying the touch with the SDK coming up. They use a different account scheme for it than the iPhone. That means iPhone users will get stuff for free that you have to pay for.
I believe Apple intends to sell apps via iTunes, so the SDK should be a free update.
YES!!
I can finally sync Events from iPhoto instead of strictly Albums!
Thank you, Apple :)
Question: I wanted to buy an 8GB iPhone today and unlock/jailbreak it. I guess if I buy it today I will still get firmware 1.1.3 so there should be now problems using ZiPhone, right?
In case my new iPhone has firmware 1.1.4, do I understand it right that ZiPhone can jailbreak it but not unlock it?
OMG. Didn't you see it Engadget?
The 1.1.4 update includes Installer.
For the benefit of the rest of mankind... I'm updating as I type:
In iTunes, it seems there is a new-ish cover-flow style for the music videos (though I dont know if this is new)
A new driver is installing itself (Apple Recovery (iBoot) USB Driver)
Boy this process sure is taking a while. About 7 minutes in now, still updating iPhone firmware
9 minutes in.. now the phone is restarting.
Update is done.
It appears as if there is absolutely no difference between this version and 1.1.3 (though this is probably going to f*ck up jailbreaking again).
This update is rated a SKIP IT
"This update is rated a SKIP IT"
I appreciate feature additions as much as anyone else, but I also appreciate bug fixes.
So far I don't see any changes in the features of my iPhone, but I think my attitude toward the world around me has improved. Whatever... I'll take it.
Could you take a screenshot showing whether there is Exchange support in 1.1.4? I heard there was, but I don't know if that is just the IMAP Exchange support there already was.
wheres the updates for the ipod classic? so many bugs in that thing, makes me want to sell it.