Software update

tubzy2001 · 21-02-2011, 09:59

Does anyone know if there is a software update due for the iPhone anytime soon my laptop has broken so unable to connect to iTunes and don't want phone going into recovery mode thanks

phatmattuk · 21-02-2011, 10:21

iphone update 4.3 coming anytime soon

pilot25dmc · 21-02-2011, 10:24

Nothing set in stone at the moment. Developers have a rough version of the new software to play with but it could be another month away before we get our hands on it.

I don't understand what you mean about your iPhone going into 'recovery mode'. I have had every version of the iPhone and its never randomly gone into recovery mode unless I have done it myself on purpose (it's pretty much impossible to do by accident).

Your phone will operate perfectly on the old software for as long as you want it to. Apple don't force you to update.

tubzy2001 · 21-02-2011, 10:50

When I first got my iPhone I didnt realise I had to connect to iTunes on a regular basis after 4 months it went into recovery mode and I had to restore I lost 4 months of contacts messages pics apps etc

pilot25dmc · 21-02-2011, 13:53

Connecting to iTunes on a weekly bases is just common sense. It backs up all your files keeps your phones contents up to date. This had nothing to do with your phone going into recovery mode, my brother didint back his phone up for a year (honestly) and his phone still worked as well as the day he bought it. I finally forced him to do it and it took about 15 minutes for his phone to transfer all the data he had stored on the phone back to his computer he had so much on it. I would back mine up a few times a week.

IPhones only enter recovery mode if there is (a) a problem with the phone or (b) you put the phone in recovery mode on purpose.

If it happens regularaly then I would get it checked out by Apple.

tubzy2001 · 21-02-2011, 14:48

I've had a few problems with it over the past few months I was told I needed a replacement handset when I got to the apple store they fobbed me off and my guarantee ended in the new year

pilot25dmc · 22-02-2011, 11:57

If your phone was (in your opinion) faulty then the Genius in the Apple Store should have ran a diagnostic check on it and replaced it FOC if they found a fault.

Seeing as they did not replace it then it must mean they found no fault.

I take it you did it properly and booked an appointment at the Genius Bar and didn't just walk in of the street and get a sales person to have a quick look?

david.boobis · 22-02-2011, 17:22

Quote:

Originally Posted by tubzy2001

When I first got my iPhone I didnt realise I had to connect to iTunes on a regular basis after 4 months it went into recovery mode and I had to restore I lost 4 months of contacts messages pics apps etc

Yeah that's just not right. I didn't connect my phone to iTunes for a year with no problems. It only threw a fit when I rebooted in the middle of a respring, which I don't recommend trying.

21-02-2011, 09:59	#1
tubzy2001 Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: somerset Posts: 1,071	Software update Does anyone know if there is a software update due for the iPhone anytime soon my laptop has broken so unable to connect to iTunes and don't want phone going into recovery mode thanks

21-02-2011, 10:21	#2
phatmattuk Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: york Posts: 61	iphone update 4.3 coming anytime soon

21-02-2011, 10:24	#3
pilot25dmc Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 404	Nothing set in stone at the moment. Developers have a rough version of the new software to play with but it could be another month away before we get our hands on it. I don't understand what you mean about your iPhone going into 'recovery mode'. I have had every version of the iPhone and its never randomly gone into recovery mode unless I have done it myself on purpose (it's pretty much impossible to do by accident). Your phone will operate perfectly on the old software for as long as you want it to. Apple don't force you to update.

21-02-2011, 10:50	#4
tubzy2001 Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: somerset Posts: 1,071	When I first got my iPhone I didnt realise I had to connect to iTunes on a regular basis after 4 months it went into recovery mode and I had to restore I lost 4 months of contacts messages pics apps etc

21-02-2011, 13:53	#5
pilot25dmc Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 404	Connecting to iTunes on a weekly bases is just common sense. It backs up all your files keeps your phones contents up to date. This had nothing to do with your phone going into recovery mode, my brother didint back his phone up for a year (honestly) and his phone still worked as well as the day he bought it. I finally forced him to do it and it took about 15 minutes for his phone to transfer all the data he had stored on the phone back to his computer he had so much on it. I would back mine up a few times a week. IPhones only enter recovery mode if there is (a) a problem with the phone or (b) you put the phone in recovery mode on purpose. If it happens regularaly then I would get it checked out by Apple.

21-02-2011, 14:48	#6
tubzy2001 Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: somerset Posts: 1,071	I've had a few problems with it over the past few months I was told I needed a replacement handset when I got to the apple store they fobbed me off and my guarantee ended in the new year

22-02-2011, 11:57	#7
pilot25dmc Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 404	If your phone was (in your opinion) faulty then the Genius in the Apple Store should have ran a diagnostic check on it and replaced it FOC if they found a fault. Seeing as they did not replace it then it must mean they found no fault. I take it you did it properly and booked an appointment at the Genius Bar and didn't just walk in of the street and get a sales person to have a quick look?

22-02-2011, 17:22	#8
david.boobis Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 376	Quote: Originally Posted by tubzy2001 When I first got my iPhone I didnt realise I had to connect to iTunes on a regular basis after 4 months it went into recovery mode and I had to restore I lost 4 months of contacts messages pics apps etc Yeah that's just not right. I didn't connect my phone to iTunes for a year with no problems. It only threw a fit when I rebooted in the middle of a respring, which I don't recommend trying.

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