iPhone firmware 2.0.2 is out... and angry

Well okay, we don't know if it's angry or not, but you can bet your bottom dollar that the 2.0.2 update of Apple's phone OS is out there for your downloading pleasure (via iTunes, specifically). So far, all we know is that this iteration tackles those pesky "bugs," but what those exact bugs are, we couldn't say... nor could Apple. We're grabbing now and will update with any exciting developments.

Update: Well we've got the new firmware up and running, and it's true -- those bugs have been fixed. Which bugs? Well, it's still hard to say, but our voice suddenly sounds deeper, and we've noticed improved grammar during calls.

[Juxtah @ Aug 18th 2008 5:20PM]

Any word on whether it fixes the problems the Iphone can have maintaining connections some people have been reporting?

[Christian Walters @ Aug 18th 2008 5:23PM]

Well I dunno, seeing as it has been out for literally 7 minutes probably means that no one has found out yet.

[Juxtah @ Aug 18th 2008 5:28PM]

Well companies usually tell people about the stuff they fix, and since I can't seem a list of the fixes I was simply wondering whether anyone had heard whether this was being addressed.

[Sam W @ Aug 18th 2008 5:37PM]

some but not Apple...

[evplasmaman @ Aug 18th 2008 6:07PM]

This is because Apple is perfect, there are no bugs, this is just an .. umm ... awesome patch... therefor no bugs fixes to list...

[(01) @ Aug 18th 2008 6:13PM]

"Bug Fixes" is about as descriptive as most companies get when it comes to updates.

[Juxtah @ Aug 18th 2008 6:18PM]

Every company I deal with usually releases an extremely long list of fixes or at least gives you a bit of information as to the bugs they fixed.

[iPhoner @ Aug 18th 2008 7:40PM]

I think I'm going to be holding off on this for now and keeping my iPhone jailbroken.

Here are mirrors and direct links to the ipsw files:
http://www.iphone-hacks.com/downloads/file/134
http://www.iphone-hacks.com/downloads/file/135

[Joe Rodricks @ Aug 18th 2008 7:53PM]

I'm (and every one I know with an iPhone) am part of the 2% who's iPhone fumbles the 3g to edge (or edge to 3g) hand off EVERY time.

I used to get 1 bar of 3G or 1 bar of EDGE at home. The mis-handoff that was constantly happening render the phone useless unless I turned of 3G... then it would happily stay at 1 bar EDGE all the time.

I now get 0 bars of edge (though I can still make a call and connect to data very slowly- apparently 0 bars =/= no signal) However, when I go to 3G I get "No Service" and the phone won't even try to swap to the 0 bar EDGE.

Contacts is snappy. No SMS lag. However, that's been my experience after any back-up and restore for a while until the bit-rot starts up again.

Seems like nothing new: move along. I'd skip it (since I had better reception with 2.0.1- I'll be going back to that... right now)

[nerdtalker @ Aug 18th 2008 9:00PM]

Honestly, where have you been? Apple rarely ever releases detailed changelogs or anything of the sort; just "bug fixes." Honestly.

[mymaclife @ Aug 19th 2008 5:44AM]

I am a little puzzled as to the constant knocking of the Iphone for what seems to be tolerated on any other phone.

I had several generations of Sony Ericsson phones including K800, 850 and W800 all of which crashed on a regular basis, all of them were replaced at least once if not twice by my provider becuase they had 'known issues'. My partner has Nokia phones including a 6111 and several others which were lacking absic features and had the worst navigation in the world.

I know it's fashionable to be an Apple hater, more than being a fan boy now, but it may help to put any judgement of a product within the context of the rest of the field!

[Chris @ Aug 18th 2008 5:20PM]

I'm good, thanks. *runs away with Jailbroken iPhone*

[Conor Kirkpatrick @ Aug 18th 2008 5:26PM]

I'll join you :)

[lanejasper69 @ Aug 18th 2008 6:31PM]

I'm on your bus too!! screw this, mine working fine, not going through the entire process again, and def. need to wait on Pwnage update anyway.

[Ken @ Aug 18th 2008 8:21PM]

Well I just upgraded to 2.0.2 firmware. The 3G problems I was having appear to be resolved (i.e. with 5 full bars of signal I couldn't use 3G... wouldn't connect reliably to the internet, VPN, etc). The ultimate test will take most of tomorrow randomly to see if the 3G problems are truly resolved or if the connectivity improvement I am experiencing right now is a fluke.

[phinn @ Aug 18th 2008 7:13PM]

Yea it's been crap ever since I installed the buggy 2.x series. 1.1.4 was the last time I liked this phone.

[Kyle @ Aug 18th 2008 5:22PM]

I hope it re-fixes the keyboard lag since it still happens every once in a while in a text message.

[phanbouy @ Aug 18th 2008 5:30PM]

i don't know what type of laggggggggggggproblemlagproblem yyouuuu mean

[phinn @ Aug 18th 2008 7:08PM]

For love of god I hope Apple fixed the horrible text messaging lag bug. The iPhone has been garbage ever since 1.1.4 and all it's easy jailbreaking goodness

[Liam @ Aug 19th 2008 2:23AM]

I get the lag sometimes, however i just hit the home button and hold it in for a few seconds. This exits all background apps on the iphone. go back to Text message or safari and its fine :)

[nickels @ Aug 18th 2008 5:22PM]

downloading, this best fix slow texts, or i wont be a happy bunny

[JDGATX @ Aug 18th 2008 10:52PM]

This may just be me, but I've only noticed the input lag when I have three Safari tabs open at the same time and then try to respond to a text. Is anyone else seeing that correlation?

[PiperSon @ Aug 18th 2008 5:22PM]

Yeah! I noticed something before I read it on Engadget!


Wait, that doesn't make me cool at all, does it?

[DudeManDude @ Aug 18th 2008 5:22PM]

sweet! I'm going to update right now! Thanks for the heads up Engadget!

I'll report back any changes I readily notice.

[Sachin @ Aug 18th 2008 5:47PM]

Like I've said before, the world needs more people like this guy.

[DudeManDude @ Aug 18th 2008 5:55PM]

well you do actually! see, I work for the Department of Defense, I'm a big hot shot guy. I'll just put it to ya this way, if it wasn't for me the world as you know it would explode like a watermelon at a Gallagher show.. So, don't you marginalize my importance hammer balls!

[smp @ Aug 18th 2008 6:55PM]

He was being sincere. So am I.

[Ross @ Aug 18th 2008 6:44PM]

See, dude i was going to rate you high, but then you replied with you "hot shot" stuff.

[DudeManDude @ Aug 18th 2008 7:10PM]

I was being satirical. a lost art apparently. oh and that was sarcasm.

[DudeManDude @ Aug 18th 2008 7:10PM]

I was being satirical. a lost art apparently. oh and that was sarcasm.

[Bunson @ Aug 18th 2008 7:14PM]

Are you sure you weren't being repetitive?

[Wasko @ Aug 19th 2008 7:12PM]

F the DOD and F the police.

[Rob @ Aug 18th 2008 5:23PM]

downloading now......i'm accepting bug fixes with open arms

[DudeManDude @ Aug 18th 2008 5:24PM]

sweet going to update now! thanks for the heads up!

[kanoswrx @ Aug 18th 2008 5:25PM]

I also hope this fixes what 2.0.1 was supposed to fix, namely slow text input!!!

[sepirioth @ Aug 18th 2008 5:25PM]

Thank you for all the fixes and the new bugs too! :)

[heshmati4 @ Aug 18th 2008 5:26PM]

YES!!! JUST UPDATED!!!! NOW IN MY HOUSE I GET 4 - 5 Bars on 3G where before I got the update it would shows 2 - 3!!!!

THIS IS SOME GOOD SIGNS! OFF TO PLAY WITH IT MORE!

[PiperSon @ Aug 18th 2008 5:27PM]

Seriously?! How fast is your internet connection?!

[CONOR KIRKPATRICK @ Aug 18th 2008 5:28PM]

I LOVE CAPS!!!!

[Davey J @ Aug 18th 2008 5:28PM]

pretty sure thats a coincidence, considering theres no downloadable hardware upgrade

[heshmati4 @ Aug 18th 2008 5:32PM]

Okay I'm Back!

This is what I noticed so far

* More 3G bars (It seems)
* Snappier transitions
* No More keyboard lag! (2.0.1 didn't fix it)
* Haven't has a crash (yet)

off to test the phone!

[Pat @ Aug 18th 2008 5:34PM]

@Daveu If you have ever read engadget, you'd know they were talking about a software fix to improve the signal, you great ignorant pillock

[Nomi @ Aug 18th 2008 5:44PM]

Davey J...new radio ROMs are issued all the time to improve signal/battery life for winmo phone. Why not iPhone?

[vagvoba @ Aug 18th 2008 5:48PM]

Just updated my phone!

- Went to a room where previously had only a couple of 3G bars but NO 3G data access whatsoever. (EDGE worked fine.)
- Now in the same room I get 3 bars with 3G and FAST data!!! Finally I can browse there too. :-)

Good start .... will need more testing. Exciting!

[grull27 @ Aug 18th 2008 5:52PM]

In my house I've always had 5 bars of 3G and EDGE so I don't see a difference. :-/

[heshmati4 @ Aug 18th 2008 5:53PM]

Back again:

Just had my first two phone call.... No dropped calls (yet)

I went outside and tried GPS:

GPS found me faster than before... 15 seconds where yesterday it took my around 30-40 seconds in the same place...

No scrolling lag in contacts either

More later....

[phanbouy @ Aug 18th 2008 6:00PM]

Ok, I'm back again again,

I just dropped my first number two. More to come.

[heshmati4 @ Aug 18th 2008 6:08PM]

getting FULL bars:

http://att.macrumors.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=130673&d=1219096965

[heshmati4 @ Aug 18th 2008 6:10PM]

..... And 1.2mbps!!!! Woo! Hooo!

[grull27 @ Aug 18th 2008 6:17PM]

I've always had full bars in my house no matter what. There's even a storm going through right now (I'm in Miami) and still perfect.

3G Pic: http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a340/grul27/08cf9fc1.jpg

EDGE Pic: http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a340/grul27/99264cf6.jpg