iPhone OS 3 - is anyone still using it?

[moargolems]

Just fired up my backup phone (iPhone 3G, iPhone OS 3.1.2) just for nostalgic reasons, and I realized how solid piece of firmware this was. Everything is blazing fast and that old page scrolling is kinda sexy.

Is anyone using earlier-than-iOS 4 -firmware anymore? And is Vintapps still working?

 

[mackerm]

As someone who made a free tool for finding apps which work on 1st generation iOS 3.1.3 devices, I can verify that people are still very interested in using the older devices. There's a huge installed user base.

Vintapps 3.1.3 was removed from the App store. You can read the details on their Facebook page.

Just curious... how come you never upgraded your iPhone 3G to iOS 4.2.1? Yeah, it's slow, but you can play Cut The Rope, now that Apple permits "last compatible version" downloads!

 

[Daria]

I'm just curious and thought to ask you this question: with the "last compatible version" deal, would it work for me to re-install Simplenote (that older version) on my iPod touch which has 3.1.3 OS?

I have the most recent Simplenote on my iPhone 4 and in my iMac, so would each device get updated accurately in regular use i.e., will the old device be able to work in connection with the newer software of the other devices?

When Simplenote made their last version or update, it wouldn't download to my older iPod. Stupidly, I'd deleted the old before trying the new, and then it was too late. So I'm asking if now this means that it's not too late. Or is this only for Apple-made apps?

Sorry ~ you can tell I'm not very knowledgeable, but I'd appreciate some help with this.

As someone who made a free tool for finding apps which work on 1st generation iOS 3.1.3 devices, I can verify that people are still very interested in using the older devices. There's a huge installed user base.

Vintapps 3.1.3 was removed from the App store. You can read the details on their Facebook page.

Just curious... how come you never upgraded your iPhone 3G to iOS 4.2.1? Yeah, it's slow, but you can play Cut The Rope, now that Apple permits "last compatible version" downloads!

 

[mackerm]

Daria,
The "last compatible version" feature apparently doesn't list iOS 3 compatible versions.

 

[Carlanga]

Just fired up my backup phone (iPhone 3G, iPhone OS 3.1.2) just for nostalgic reasons, and I realized how solid piece of firmware this was. Everything is blazing fast and that old page scrolling is kinda sexy.

Is anyone using earlier-than-iOS 4 -firmware anymore? And is Vintapps still working?

nah, it was blazing fast w/ the 3GS

Also copy/paste and MMS and everybody applauded it... had it on my blackjack plus a bunch of other stuff 2 years before it. The 3GS was my first iPhone and was great!

 

[Daria]

Thanks for checking, Mac. You were so nice to let me know the information.

I had the feeling that would be the case. It's not too big of a deal, as I have the iPhone 4 with all my main apps on it. The old iPod still works perfectly and so I use it for music and as a clock & timer and stuff. In that way, it's a help for extending each day's battery life on the iPhone.

Daria,
The "last compatible version" feature apparently doesn't list iOS 3 compatible versions.

 

[lewisweekly]

WhiteD00r Firmware just proves how stable IOS 3 is. Its had millions of downloads and clearly shows the amount of people reluctant to upgrade!

 

[braddick]

WhiteD00r Firmware just proves how stable IOS 3 is. Its had millions of downloads and clearly shows the amount of people reluctant to upgrade!

"Millions of downloads"?

Their own website shows 17,400 downloads.

 

[lewisweekly]

WhiteD00r Firmware just proves how stable IOS 3 is. Its had millions of downloads and clearly shows the amount of people reluctant to upgrade!

Sorry that's me getting confused again... You are correct, I am getting confused between the downloads and Facebook 'likes'. My apologies, I must have been on there Facebook page during typing!