iPhone OS 2.0.1 released: what's fixed, problems applying
Apple has released iPhone OS 2.0.1 for the first-generation iPhone, iPhone 3G and iPod touch. The new release resolves several performance-related issues and bugs found in OS 2.0, though you wouldn't know it from Apple's paltry release notes, which state only that the update includes "bug fixes."
Among the improvements we've noted so far:
- Better keyboard responsiveness
- Less lag in the Contacts application
- Faster backups
You can obtain OS 2.0.1 by connecting your iPhone to a host computer, launching iTunes, and clicking the "Update" button in the device pane. Alternatively, you can manually download the update via the following links:
The iPod touch update must be download via the iTunes "Update" button because it is a protected asset.
If you used one of the aforementioned manual downloads, hold the option key under Mac OS X or the Shift key under Windows while clicking the "Restore" button in Windows, then select the downloaded file.
Problems applying the update If you received an error -19 or a different message that prevents the update from taking place, try turning off automatic syncing, then quit iTunes and disconnect your phone. Launch iTunes again, wait for it to find your phone, and try the update again.
Failing that, try the tips in this Knowledge Base article.
Problems or noticeable improvements after applying this update? Please let us know.
Any word on GPS functionality improvements? Less buggy?
Still no wifi access on my original iPhone, which was lost with the 2.0 update.
No noticeable speed improvements when backing up, at least not so far. Not that it has been all that bad as of late. 10 to 15 minutes has been the norm. The real test will come when I'm in a situation where I have to restore, where backup restores often get locked up and have to be restarted. I spent 12 hours yesterday restoring my phone.
And speaking of backups, I backed up at least 10 times today, but am only seeing backups in iTunes from today, 2 days ago, and three days ago. What's with that? If it's taking me that long to back up, why aren't the backups being saved?
The update went very quickly and I didn't have to restore data as I did when upgrading to 2.0. Was this different? It went very quickly...
I'm on vacation and don't have the computer that my iPhone is sync'd with. Can I update to 2.0.1 on the computer here or will I lose all of my music, etc. until I resync on my home computer?
A reminder for those new to the update is if you download the stand alone files listed here - in order to use then you connect your iPhone to the computer, decline the update through iTunes and hold the OPTION key down- then click the RESTORE button. You will now be able to manually select the .ipsw file and restore.
In fairness, I started syncing this morning and had to interrupt it to take a call before attempting the sync a second time. But still. At this rate, chances are good that I'll receive another call prior to the backup completing, which will mean starting over yet again. This could go on all day!
I hope Apple gets this down soon. These are phones. When we're syncing and restoring all day long, they are effectively out of service.
So...tonight I'm going start a sync before I go to bed. Maybe it will even be done by morning. From here on in, I'll sync at night and charge the phone during the day with my wall adapter. This is just too frustrating. Hopefully, my phone won't require yet another restore before then.
You sure you don't mean double tapping the caps key? And if that still doesn't work, check in Settings. Caps lock is a preference setting. Maybe something to re-set.
I may try it to see for myself.
- by JEREG August 8, 2008 9:15 AM PDT
- I didn't have the buletooth problems until I installed this latest 2.0.1 update. I am now also have issues placing calls. Full bar connectivity on the meter, and just wont connect to the provider. Seems more like a downgrade to me.
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