I started my download about 20 mins via wireless and then carefully plugged in my ethernet cable to decrease the install time which I have done successfully many times.
For some reason I wanted to ensure this change so I turned off the AirPort and got an error that the connection had been lost. hmmm.
In iTunes > Downloads, I saw the download had been halted and selected the "resume" but after nearly 75MB of prior downloading, the download for 3.0 began anew (without re-initializing the process)....
Funny thing, when I go back to iTunes > iPhone, the download button for (3.0), "Update", is no longer greyed out.
When clicked on, the update process begins with the APPLE SLA, etc. until it finally gives a -49 error message and stops.
When I check, the prior download is moving along nicely and when I go back to iTunes > iPhone, the download button for (3.0), "Update", is yet again no longer greyed out.
I tried it again and had the same experience whilst the download continues.
Just now, my iPhone just showed that a Sync in Progress message on the iPhone screen and by the time I finish this sentence, iTunes says the Apple servers are too busy to activate ....
My phone errored out right at the end on the install-- It took awhile (apple server errors) but it eventually restored to verison 3.0 and then from backup- All good. Just be patient.
I bypassed this just now by having the download complete in iTunes. Then clicked update, waited as software was about 50% extracted, then unplugged ethernet. Once the "Updating Firmware" was displayed I reconnected my ethernet cable.
The download went smooth and fast. Started @ noon Pacific Time. However, for about 30 minutes, I kept getting error message that connection to activation server could not be established. Connection finally established and all is moving forward as expected.
I am also unable to activate due to server overload. Lame.
Also, I HATE Rogers Canada because they won't allow you to upgrade to the new phone until TWO YEARS into your THREE YEAR contract with them. So, I'll have to wait another year, which will probably mean skipping this generation of iPhone.
Something that bears repeating, which hasn't been discussed much is the Find My iPhone feature for MobileMe users. Please note when deactivating the feature, no password is needed. A would be thief with a little know how will be able to turn the feature off and you can say goodbye to your precious..... Password lock is still going to be your best bet to keep people out, keep your personal information safe and keep your Find My iPhone feature active......
I started my download about 20 mins via wireless and then carefully plugged in my ethernet cable to decrease the install time which I have done successfully many times.
For some reason I wanted to ensure this change so I turned off the AirPort and got an error that the connection had been lost. hmmm.
In iTunes > Downloads, I saw the download had been halted and selected the "resume" but after nearly 75MB of prior downloading, the download for 3.0 began anew (without re-initializing the process)....
Funny thing, when I go back to iTunes > iPhone, the download button for (3.0), "Update", is no longer greyed out.
When clicked on, the update process begins with the APPLE SLA, etc. until it finally gives a -49 error message and stops.
When I check, the prior download is moving along nicely and when I go back to iTunes > iPhone, the download button for (3.0), "Update", is yet again no longer greyed out.
I tried it again and had the same experience whilst the download continues.
Just now, my iPhone just showed that a Sync in Progress message on the iPhone screen and by the time I finish this sentence, iTunes says the Apple servers are too busy to activate ....
The "Update" button is still active ... man.
So, now the iPhone is still at Version 2.2; I locate the software I downloaded in iTunes Folder and click on it which takes me back to iTunes app and asks me if I want to update, I click proceed and it "extracts"; when done it says it can't "activate" but the software was not updated...
I am also unable to activate due to server overload. Lame.
Also, I HATE Rogers Canada because they won't allow you to upgrade to the new phone until TWO YEARS into your THREE YEAR contract with them. So, I'll have to wait another year, which will probably mean skipping this generation of iPhone.
ROGERS in CANADA, YOU SUCK!
It's a contract.
And mine's 2 years.
Once you're getting closer, then go bitch to them and they might just throw you a bone. Rogers has been known to cave if you bitch hard enough.
Also, I HATE Rogers Canada because they won't allow you to upgrade to the new phone until TWO YEARS into your THREE YEAR contract with them. So, I'll have to wait another year, which will probably mean skipping this generation of iPhone.
To be more accurate:
You can upgrade. Rogers is just refusing to subsidize your new phone until you finish repaying them for your first subsidized phone. You can have the new phone if you want it, you'll just have to pay (the real price) for it.
You can upgrade. Rogers is just refusing to subsidize your new phone until you finish repaying them for your first subsidized phone. You can have the new phone if you want it, you'll just have to pay (the real price) for it.
I bypassed this just now by having the download complete in iTunes. Then clicked update, waited as software was about 50% extracted, then unplugged ethernet. Once the "Updating Firmware" was displayed I reconnected my ethernet cable.
GREAT CALL! I did exactly what you said and it bypassed the activation server step. It's updating now!
Something that bears repeating, which hasn't been discussed much is the Find My iPhone feature for MobileMe users. Please note when deactivating the feature, no password is needed. A would be thief with a little know how will be able to turn the feature off and you can say goodbye to your precious..... Password lock is still going to be your best bet to keep people out, keep your personal information safe and keep your Find My iPhone feature active......
What does it matter if a thief turns off the feature? Your phone is already stolen. If they're smart enough to turn off the find-my-iphone-feature, they're smart enough to just turn the phone off.
That's probably why it hasn't been mentioned much.
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Apple's servers are getting HAMMERED!
Patience, people!
Apple's servers are getting HAMMERED!
Not that many people own iPhones- must be a Microsoft Borg attack!
For some reason I wanted to ensure this change so I turned off the AirPort and got an error that the connection had been lost. hmmm.
In iTunes > Downloads, I saw the download had been halted and selected the "resume" but after nearly 75MB of prior downloading, the download for 3.0 began anew (without re-initializing the process)....
Funny thing, when I go back to iTunes > iPhone, the download button for (3.0), "Update", is no longer greyed out.
When clicked on, the update process begins with the APPLE SLA, etc. until it finally gives a -49 error message and stops.
When I check, the prior download is moving along nicely and when I go back to iTunes > iPhone, the download button for (3.0), "Update", is yet again no longer greyed out.
I tried it again and had the same experience whilst the download continues.
Just now, my iPhone just showed that a Sync in Progress message on the iPhone screen and by the time I finish this sentence, iTunes says the Apple servers are too busy to activate ....
The "Update" button is still active ... man.
Where can I get a similar link for the iPhone 3G?
I am stuck on beta 5 and don't have the GM version, so it still won't upgrade me since I technically have OS 3.0.
Thanks
That link should work for any phone. You may have to do a full restore on your phone.
1. Rage against the machine when you get the iTunes error.
2. Punch your first against your other palm hard enough to bruise while you yell "FUUUUUUUCK!"
3. Write a high milliZeus rant on teh interwabs. I aimed for a 1000 mZ, but I think anything above a 600 counts.
4. Keep plugging and unplugging your usb cable, doing the cycle each time you get the iTunes error.
5. Eventually Teh Steve takes pity on you and answers your prayers for copy and paste on your iPhone.
No further issues--
Outlook Notes syncing OTA....sweet!
...Looks like the safer bet would have been to pirate a copy one day early and install before the mad rush. How's that for irony?
Or... you could have realized this would happen (it did last year)... and just wait 'till tomorrow to update. (No pirating required... argh!)
Or... you could have realized this would happen (it did last year)... and just wait 'till tomorrow to update. (No pirating required... argh!)
Not like this- this is pathetic. Think of all the bad press!
Thank you Apple. And Rogers
Also, I HATE Rogers Canada because they won't allow you to upgrade to the new phone until TWO YEARS into your THREE YEAR contract with them. So, I'll have to wait another year, which will probably mean skipping this generation of iPhone.
ROGERS in CANADA, YOU SUCK!
I started my download about 20 mins via wireless and then carefully plugged in my ethernet cable to decrease the install time which I have done successfully many times.
For some reason I wanted to ensure this change so I turned off the AirPort and got an error that the connection had been lost. hmmm.
In iTunes > Downloads, I saw the download had been halted and selected the "resume" but after nearly 75MB of prior downloading, the download for 3.0 began anew (without re-initializing the process)....
Funny thing, when I go back to iTunes > iPhone, the download button for (3.0), "Update", is no longer greyed out.
When clicked on, the update process begins with the APPLE SLA, etc. until it finally gives a -49 error message and stops.
When I check, the prior download is moving along nicely and when I go back to iTunes > iPhone, the download button for (3.0), "Update", is yet again no longer greyed out.
I tried it again and had the same experience whilst the download continues.
Just now, my iPhone just showed that a Sync in Progress message on the iPhone screen and by the time I finish this sentence, iTunes says the Apple servers are too busy to activate ....
The "Update" button is still active ... man.
So, now the iPhone is still at Version 2.2; I locate the software I downloaded in iTunes Folder and click on it which takes me back to iTunes app and asks me if I want to update, I click proceed and it "extracts"; when done it says it can't "activate" but the software was not updated...
I am also unable to activate due to server overload. Lame.
Also, I HATE Rogers Canada because they won't allow you to upgrade to the new phone until TWO YEARS into your THREE YEAR contract with them. So, I'll have to wait another year, which will probably mean skipping this generation of iPhone.
ROGERS in CANADA, YOU SUCK!
It's a contract.
And mine's 2 years.
Once you're getting closer, then go bitch to them and they might just throw you a bone. Rogers has been known to cave if you bitch hard enough.
Also, I HATE Rogers Canada because they won't allow you to upgrade to the new phone until TWO YEARS into your THREE YEAR contract with them. So, I'll have to wait another year, which will probably mean skipping this generation of iPhone.
To be more accurate:
You can upgrade. Rogers is just refusing to subsidize your new phone until you finish repaying them for your first subsidized phone. You can have the new phone if you want it, you'll just have to pay (the real price) for it.
To be more accurate:
You can upgrade. Rogers is just refusing to subsidize your new phone until you finish repaying them for your first subsidized phone. You can have the new phone if you want it, you'll just have to pay (the real price) for it.
But they won't tell you that.
I bypassed this just now by having the download complete in iTunes. Then clicked update, waited as software was about 50% extracted, then unplugged ethernet. Once the "Updating Firmware" was displayed I reconnected my ethernet cable.
GREAT CALL! I did exactly what you said and it bypassed the activation server step. It's updating now!
Something that bears repeating, which hasn't been discussed much is the Find My iPhone feature for MobileMe users. Please note when deactivating the feature, no password is needed. A would be thief with a little know how will be able to turn the feature off and you can say goodbye to your precious..... Password lock is still going to be your best bet to keep people out, keep your personal information safe and keep your Find My iPhone feature active......
What does it matter if a thief turns off the feature? Your phone is already stolen. If they're smart enough to turn off the find-my-iphone-feature, they're smart enough to just turn the phone off.
That's probably why it hasn't been mentioned much.