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 Feb 26th 2008 1:31PM
Woohoo! Bring on the SDK!
Oh, and thanks engadget for posting this info, in spite of the (forthcoming) posts from haters who don't want to see every detail about the iPhone. This is why I read your site several times a day. And I don't bitch about all the posts about devices I don't like nor own.
They now have the SDK!!! It's only available for the Intel-based Macs though. I'm really sawdy coz I really wanted to check out the SDK!
I'm sure this is to prepare for the SDK, but bug fixes are cool, too, since I still notice a few kinks here and there - although they're slowly disappearing with each update.
All the firmware updates are the same size. they write over the system stuff.
ringtone hack still work on this update?
does anybody notice the menus loading a little faster than before? Or is just me...?
Well my phone is hosed. I did the upgrade and now I have no signal. I tried to reset the network settings and it has been "resetting" for 2 hours. I am hoping I can get it back by restoring it again. This is a factory phone (I just got it as a replacement last night!) No jailbreak or anything!!
THIS SUCKS APPLE! I am traveling and now have no phone!!!!
I would like to pay $20 for this update, please.
Paul,
You need to realize that upgrading doesn't erase Installer.app's record of installed applications, but it does erase the program files.
Unfortunately Ziphone's install of Installer.app also doesn't delete the ~/Library/Installer/LocalPackages.plist that Installer.app uses to track what has been installed.
If you delete this file, you can re-install BSD and get going again.
should i get it now? cuz i have a 1.1.3 jailbroken one that works just fine. is it worth getting 1.1.4?
What a is SDK?