Everything went fine with my download and upgrade EXCEPT - the previous software allowed my Birthday calendar to sync over MobileMe. Did they undo that capability deliberately or just forget it??
My 2nd gen touch (32gb) with 2.2.2 sees that the update is available, but clicking "update" from within iTunes just loops me back to the, "an update is available" (nothing installs).
Perhaps the servers are overwhelmed with nerds like me trying to be the first to download, first to comment....?
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.
I would just think Apple would have some other security measures in place for this feature. Perhaps inputing your MobileMe PW to deactivate.
I have just updated my iPhone (8GB original) to v3.0. All seemed to go well until the iPhone restarted, connected to iTunes and then I get an iTunes error message that says:
We could not complete your iTunes Store request. An Unknown error occurred (-4)
There was an error in the iTunes store. Please try again later.
I can manually connect to the iTunes store but when I connect the iPhone, I get the above error. Thus, it is not activating my service. The phone was stuck on the initial 'plug the usb cable into iTunes' screen.
Finally, after about 30 minutes of trying (turning the phone off, exiting iTunes, again and again) it finally connected to the iTunes store and it appears that I have my phone back.
Same thing happened to me too. Blank screen, same connect to iTunes etc then all of a sudden the home screen came up.
NetShare works. O2 tethering is £15 for 3GB or £30 for 10GB.
GREAT CALL! I did exactly what you said and it bypassed the activation server step. It's updating now!
Well crap. It still has to do the activation step after the install. So OS 3.0 is installed, but I don't have any service. Hopefully it will activate soon. I don't really like not having access to the service plan I pay to much for that doesn't include services it should. MMS and tethering, where are you? Bad call pissing off your customers that are forced to be loyal, AT&T.
The download was successful. It started to extract but when the phone needed to contact the Iphone activation server I had an error. It says it cannot be updated at this time because the iPhone activation server is temporarily unavailable.
This has been like this since 2:30 EST. It is now 4:10 EST. I hope they fix the problem before the next round is release to the world.
Everything went fine with my download and upgrade EXCEPT - the previous software allowed my Birthday calendar to sync over MobileMe. Did they undo that capability deliberately or just forget it??
Seems that instead of automatically including subscription calendars with MobileMe syncing - they've added the option into the iTunes sync manager. You can now sync your iPhone with both MobileMe and your computer at the same time, which allows you to sync any subscribed calendar via iTunes if not via MobileMe. Interesting solution.
I would just think Apple would have some other security measures in place for this feature. Perhaps inputing your MobileMe PW to deactivate.
But why?
The thief can just turn the phone off and then wipe it. There's no way around this.
Power cycling the phone must always be possible without supplying a password. Otherwise, phones would get bricked on a regular basis when they crash to the point of not allowing user interaction.
The download was successful. It started to extract but when the phone needed to contact the Iphone activation server I had an error. It says it cannot be updated at this time because the iPhone activation server is temporarily unavailable.
This has been like this since 2:30 EST. It is now 4:10 EST. I hope they fix the problem before the next round is release to the world.
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Originally Posted by Sojourner
Great tip! Why does it do that?
Just keep retrying ... I did that for about 15 minutes until I was one of the lucky ones and got through.
It is like trying to call a radio call-line. you just have to keep trying
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.
Seriously? Invest in a server or 2 (hundred). There is absolutely NO reason for me to be getting "server is busy, try later" message. Plan ahead! People might actually want to download the software.
Any notice how long it takes the keyboard to switch it's orientation to landscape, and back? I am using the first gen, 2g iphone and noticed this particularly when using the "Notes" app. This is with the new 3.0 OS.
Seriously? Invest in a server or 2 (hundred). There is absolutely NO reason for me to be getting "server is busy, try later" message. Plan ahead! People might actually want to download the software.
Yea. After all they should have set one up just for you.
My d/l was a success. Vast improvements! The camera is much clearer, Spotlight is fast, voice memo works flawlessly, Safari is far more responsive, and the iPhone is much snappier!
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.
How did you get a 2 year contract? They only offered 3 year contracts when I got my iPhone last year, and when I upgrade they will extend the contract for another 3 years, as I was told by a Rogers rep.
Even crappy AT&T is offering the special upgrade pricing for a limited time.
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My 2nd gen touch (32gb) with 2.2.2 sees that the update is available, but clicking "update" from within iTunes just loops me back to the, "an update is available" (nothing installs).
Perhaps the servers are overwhelmed with nerds like me trying to be the first to download, first to comment....?
Do you have the latest version of iTunes?
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.
I would just think Apple would have some other security measures in place for this feature. Perhaps inputing your MobileMe PW to deactivate.
thx
Thorge
I have just updated my iPhone (8GB original) to v3.0. All seemed to go well until the iPhone restarted, connected to iTunes and then I get an iTunes error message that says:
We could not complete your iTunes Store request. An Unknown error occurred (-4)
There was an error in the iTunes store. Please try again later.
I can manually connect to the iTunes store but when I connect the iPhone, I get the above error. Thus, it is not activating my service. The phone was stuck on the initial 'plug the usb cable into iTunes' screen.
Finally, after about 30 minutes of trying (turning the phone off, exiting iTunes, again and again) it finally connected to the iTunes store and it appears that I have my phone back.
Same thing happened to me too. Blank screen, same connect to iTunes etc then all of a sudden the home screen came up.
NetShare works. O2 tethering is £15 for 3GB or £30 for 10GB.
GREAT CALL! I did exactly what you said and it bypassed the activation server step. It's updating now!
Well crap. It still has to do the activation step after the install. So OS 3.0 is installed, but I don't have any service. Hopefully it will activate soon. I don't really like not having access to the service plan I pay to much for that doesn't include services it should. MMS and tethering, where are you? Bad call pissing off your customers that are forced to be loyal, AT&T.
I have to yell because the music piping in my ears is so loud!!!
This has been like this since 2:30 EST. It is now 4:10 EST. I hope they fix the problem before the next round is release to the world.
Everything went fine with my download and upgrade EXCEPT - the previous software allowed my Birthday calendar to sync over MobileMe. Did they undo that capability deliberately or just forget it??
Seems that instead of automatically including subscription calendars with MobileMe syncing - they've added the option into the iTunes sync manager. You can now sync your iPhone with both MobileMe and your computer at the same time, which allows you to sync any subscribed calendar via iTunes if not via MobileMe. Interesting solution.
I would just think Apple would have some other security measures in place for this feature. Perhaps inputing your MobileMe PW to deactivate.
But why?
The thief can just turn the phone off and then wipe it. There's no way around this.
Power cycling the phone must always be possible without supplying a password. Otherwise, phones would get bricked on a regular basis when they crash to the point of not allowing user interaction.
The download was successful. It started to extract but when the phone needed to contact the Iphone activation server I had an error. It says it cannot be updated at this time because the iPhone activation server is temporarily unavailable.
This has been like this since 2:30 EST. It is now 4:10 EST. I hope they fix the problem before the next round is release to the world.
Great tip! Why does it do that?
Just keep retrying ... I did that for about 15 minutes until I was one of the lucky ones and got through.
It is like trying to call a radio call-line. you just have to keep trying
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.
Good tip. Hope this works.
Seriously? Invest in a server or 2 (hundred). There is absolutely NO reason for me to be getting "server is busy, try later" message. Plan ahead! People might actually want to download the software.
Yea. After all they should have set one up just for you.
Oh. They did.
Awesome!!!
I have to yell because the music piping in my ears is so loud!!!
Which headphones?
also the unknown calls are giving geographic information
got a unknown call and it said Virginia (as in the state)
i will keep looking for new features
(and going to keep mentioning that I am totally loving the bluetooth stereo upgrade until i get flamed)
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.
How did you get a 2 year contract? They only offered 3 year contracts when I got my iPhone last year, and when I upgrade they will extend the contract for another 3 years, as I was told by a Rogers rep.
Even crappy AT&T is offering the special upgrade pricing for a limited time.