iPhone 3.0 Beta has already been released for official developers. In order to try iPhone 3.0 firmware, you will have to wait till summer or else you can download it from given links. Earlier, installing iPhone OS was pretty much easier, but now you need to take care of small things. Installation of iPhone 3.0 is very similar to iPhone 2.2 firmware; you just need to perform 1-2 extra steps in entire procedure. Follow the guide carefully to install this firmware on your device. If you don’t know how to upgrade firmware or can’t handle the related problems, don’t try to install iPhone 3.0!
Install iPhone 3.0 Beta on the iPhone
- Get the IPSW file from downloaded file and save it in a folder.
- Now, plugin iPhone to your computer and grab the registered UDID.
- Start iTunes application. Click on ‘Restore’ and hold the ‘shift key’.
- Select the appropriate IPSW file from the folder.
- iTunes will automatically recognize the firmware and upgrade the iPhone with iPhone 3.0 firmware.
Install iPhone 3.0 Beta on the iPod Touch
- Download iPhone 3.0 Beta for iPod Touch and extract the IPSW file. Save it in a folder.
- Connect iPod Touch to the machine and grab the registered UDID.
- Turn OFF internet connection from the iPod Touch. Do not allow iPod Touch to get any internet access.
- Start iTunes application. Click on ‘Restore’ and hold the ‘shift key’.
- Select the appropriate IPSW file from the folder.
- iTunes will automatically recognize the firmware and upgrade the iPod Touch with iPhone 3.0 firmware.
How to get the UDID registered for iPhone and iPod Touch?
iPhone 3.0 upgrade process requires UDID, which should be registered on the iPhone developer program. You will have to pay $100 to enroll yourself into the iPhone developer program. However, there are third party websites (Link) offering registration of UDID for $5.
Update: Few iPhone 3.0 Beta users have experienced that it is very unstable and hence Apple team has released iPhone 3.0 Beta 2. The iPhone 3.0 Beta 2 firmware has build number of 7A259g which comes with MMS feature. Download iPhone Firmware 3.0 Beta 2 from: http://developer.apple.com/iphone/
Disclaimer: Install iPhone 3.0 Beta firmware at your own risk. We will not be responsible for any damage to your device.
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I can register your UDID for $3
Ok, fun tring this, how to I roll back? Don’t want to pay any $$
Thanks for The Instruction ( how to install .IPSW)
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