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Problems plague official iPhone, iPod touch Software 2.0 release

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By Charles Starrett

Senior Editor, iLounge
Published: Friday, July 11, 2008
News Category: iPhone

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Apple has officially released iPhone Software 2.0 through iTunes and its $9.99 iPhone 2.0 Software Update for the iPod touch. Due to the installation process for iPhone Software 2.0, which requires the device to be completely erased, the phone must re-activate through iTunes’ servers to be functional following the update. A number of readers are reporting that their iPhones are unable to re-activate following the installation, leaving their phones “bricked” until Apple and AT&T fix the activation problems. On a related note, iPod touch users are reporting that they are unable to download the update from iTunes due to connection problems, which are most likely connected to the larger activation issues. We advise users to hold off on attempting to download and install either update until the issues are worked out. [Image via RedEye]

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81

ITS DOWNLOADING! WOO! (‘bout F***ing time… lol)

Posted by corys on July 11, 2008 at 9:31 PM (PDT)

82

Yes! I just decided to give it one more shot before shutting down for the night, and it’s FINALLY dl’ing. Good grief.

Posted by Valentia on July 11, 2008 at 9:40 PM (PDT)

83

23:40CT The download completed, the ipod updater worked it’s magic, iTunes is now attempting to replace the music and videos, etc that I had on the Touch.  Now I just have to wait for that lengthy process to complete.  So far so good.

Posted by Jason on July 11, 2008 at 9:41 PM (PDT)

84

FINALLY!!!

Been trying to update my Touch all day with the same problems as everyone else.  About 11:30PM CDT I was able to FINALLY get through to the “BUY NOW” page for the update.  It’s updating as we speak.  Will keep you posted.

B

Posted by Brad on July 11, 2008 at 9:41 PM (PDT)

85

My update is finished!  Just waiting for the restore.  Everything up to this point seems to have went just fine.

B

Posted by Brad on July 11, 2008 at 10:13 PM (PDT)

86

got it downloaded finally ...now just waiting on it to install, any idea how long that should take ?

Posted by Ben on July 11, 2008 at 10:21 PM (PDT)

87

I started right when I posted above—21:40—and it’s now restoring my content. Looks like that might take a bit (32G about 80% filled up). Been an hour so far. I’m thinking it’ll be all done by 2300.

Posted by Valentia on July 11, 2008 at 10:42 PM (PDT)

88

Hee, and then I have to sync all the apps I bought today. :D

Posted by Valentia on July 11, 2008 at 10:44 PM (PDT)

89

Yess, mine finally downloaded. Its now restored to its original factory settings. My iPod is currently off and iTunes told me to just leave tha usb cable on tha whole time. Its been off and I’m curioused about whether or not I should press tha “on” button. Am I supposed to leave it this way (Off) and wait for it to turn back “On” itself, or do sumthin elz?

Help?

Posted by Lexxy on July 11, 2008 at 10:54 PM (PDT)

90

I have spent 4 hours tryin to give my ipod touch the new software. When i finally have paid for it and downloaded it it has to restore my ipod then i t gives me the error message that my ipod cannot be restored due to an unknown error. I am going to give apple support hell about this in the morning.

Posted by Kevin on July 11, 2008 at 10:57 PM (PDT)

91

Yayyyy! Just finished downloading tha 2.0 software, it backed up my iPod, restored, and now everything is back to what it was (except 4 tha fact that I have applications on it now)! Yayyy! I can finally rest smile

Posted by Lexxy on July 11, 2008 at 11:36 PM (PDT)

92

I just downloaded 2.0 and when it tried to install on my itouch it lost everything.  I get the message on my PC that my computer does not recognize the usb device and then itunes gives me an error #1603.  It then tries to restore again with same results.  Is anyone else getting this?  Any solutions? suggestions?
Thanks

Posted by cstrauss on July 11, 2008 at 11:42 PM (PDT)

93

Wow. JUST finished. Took longer to than I’d anticipated, but all went smoothly. Time to play! smile

Posted by Valentia on July 12, 2008 at 12:24 AM (PDT)

94

My iPod touch also died after trying to install the 2.0 update and won’t restore.  Tried changing to a different usb port but no luck.

Posted by ariadne on July 12, 2008 at 12:58 AM (PDT)

95

I managed to get the update too finally .... but am having problems with the Email.  It checks for mail ok the first time, but then on a second check for mail it just gets stuck, and I need to shut it down and restart the ipod touch. 

It has crashed a few times while playing with some new Applications when playing music at the same time too.

For me it is worth the upgrade for some excellent time management Applications and the new scientific calculator.

Posted by Stim on July 12, 2008 at 2:37 AM (PDT)

96

iPod Touch 2.0 software bug: The TV out function does not work with this update. When you play a video with the A/V cables connected, the “Display on TV?” prompt does not come up, therefore, no TV out. Dunno if iPhones are affected.

Posted by Borrys on July 12, 2008 at 2:20 PM (PDT)

97

Update to my TV out problem: Power down and reset settings fixes the problem. Still no TV prompt, but it displays on the TV now.

Posted by Borrys on July 12, 2008 at 2:29 PM (PDT)

98

It been 2 days and i still can’t download 2.0 for my ipod touch????  Should i just keep on waiting or should i go to the apple store and see i can get my ipod touch 2.0 there???? What happen apple…..no love for Canadian!!!!

Posted by archi on July 13, 2008 at 6:14 AM (PDT)

99

There’s a link (from Apple I believe) that gives Touch users the 2.0 update for free. Yes! Even Apple calls it an update. I would’ve bought it had it not been that it was impossible too.

Posted by stun on July 13, 2008 at 10:15 PM (PDT)

100

Stun - what is the link that you refering to??

Stun wrote:
“There’s a link (from Apple I believe) that gives Touch users the 2.0 update for free. Yes! Even Apple calls it an update. I would’ve bought it had it not been that it was impossible too. ”

Posted by Mike on July 14, 2008 at 10:48 AM (PDT)

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