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I'm gonna dump 3.1 and go backwards!
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Do you have any instructions for how to use it in Windows? I only did a quick search.
This site has instructions on what to do. It mentions downgrading 3.1 on a 3GS but that was during a beta when it was possible to downgrade a 3GS. It will work for a 3G.
http://www.blogsdna.com/3911/how-to-downgrade-iphone-3gs-31-to-30-os.htm
http://www.blogsdna.com/3911/how-to-downgrade-iphone-3gs-31-to-30-os.htm
It really does work! Or at least it has for me on my 3G iphone using my mac! I have now downgraded from 3.1 to 3.01, and got back tethering, and as an added bonus the phone hasn't switched itself off randomly or lost its signal at all since.
Its like having a proper phone again!
Thanks to everyone here for their links and help!
Phew!!!!
P.S. I used an old clone of my HD which still had iTunes 8.2 on it. The newly backdated phone seems to be syncing ok with itunes 9.0 though, and tethering is working with itunes 9 too!
It really does work! Or at least it has for me on my 3G iphone using my mac! I have now downgraded from 3.1 to 3.01, and got back tethering, and as an added bonus the phone hasn't switched itself off randomly or lost its signal at all since.
Its like having a proper phone again!
Thanks to everyone here for their links and help!
Phew!!!!
P.S. I used an old clone of my HD which still had iTunes 8.2 on it. The newly backdated phone seems to be syncing ok with itunes 9.0 though, and tethering is working with itunes 9 too!
Another problem I encountered after upgrading to 3.1 was my visual voicemail stopped working. And, as it turns out, the hack I had used (under 3.0) to allow tethering was what was causing all of my problems. When I contacted AT&T about the visual voicemail issue, they elevated me to level 2 tech support and that person specifically asked me if I had installed any sort of hacks to the phone. I sheepishly admitted I had and they told me the only way to restore things to proper working order was to do a restore and select "New iPhone" instead of restoring from a backup. I decided to do it. It was a giant pain the ass but I managed to get all of my songs/photos/podcasts and applications reinstalled and get all of my settings restored. It took HOURS (hey, I'm retired so I have plenty of time). And, when I was done, visual voicemail worked properly and my data problems were gone. The iPhone is more responsive too (it grew somewhat sluggish after installing 3.1).
I still believe I'm getting somewhat reduced battery life (vs. 3.0) but, after the full restore, it seems better than it was just after installing 3.1.
I do not plan to install any further hacks to my iPhone. I'll wait for legal tethering and, if the price is right for the amount I'll use it, I'll give AT&T some extra money each month. But, if the price isn't right... well, don't tell them about this little app called NetShare that I downloaded a year or so ago!
Mark
I still believe I'm getting somewhat reduced battery life (vs. 3.0) but, after the full restore, it seems better than it was just after installing 3.1.
I do not plan to install any further hacks to my iPhone. I'll wait for legal tethering and, if the price is right for the amount I'll use it, I'll give AT&T some extra money each month. But, if the price isn't right... well, don't tell them about this little app called NetShare that I downloaded a year or so ago!
Mark