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Check firmware revision out of the box
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Posted by: GeeK.dLL

Now that new phones are on their way you may want to check the firmware before trying to restore to 1.02 . As the restore is the first step of most unlock procedures you may want to start with this step.

You can check what firmware is preinstalled by going to the emergency call, entering *3001#12345#* then pressing "Call". Under Versions you will find what revision firmware is on the phone out of the box.

03.12.06_G Is firmware 1.0.0
03.14.08_G Is firmware 1.0.1 and 1.02
04.01.13_G Is 1.1.1

As You cannot downgrade firmware, you sofar will not be able to restore 1.02 if you have the new 1.1.1 firmware. Trying to do so may damage the firmware and render the phone unusable as a phone even on att untill a solution is found.

If you are lucky and still have the old firmware.

Posted by: duceduc

That is a great tip. Too bad you can't check it at the store before you purchase it. They would flip out if you go and open the box and type in the code infront of them.

Posted by: taar44

Here is a post lifted from Hackint0sh:

UPDATE do not buy from 5th ave or SoHo if you want old firmware. I cant believe they have these out allready.

5th Ave has 7u**** serial so I assume its the new firmware.

SoHo serial is 7R***** figured I was ok. Opened it and did field test for firmware. It said 04.01.13_G and based on another forum, this is the new firmware. I will lose 10% by returning this but better than bricking it.

This blows. Thread carefully my friends. 7R was supposed to be fine and I got one with the update.

Posted by: longd

how about 7V****** ??

Posted by: duceduc

I have the 7S which I bought last week and has 1.0.2

Posted by: taar44

I actually have one with a serial that starts with "YM". It came with 1.01 loaded on it.

Posted by: integlspwr

great information!

Posted by: Dc5

I have the 7U serial and i just found out that it is using the 03.14.08_G

Posted by: sloan47

I bought a 7R in Colorado and it was 1.0.1

Posted by: hackths

Bought one in the store today just in case my refurb which is on its way has 1.1.1, got it in Milwaukee, WI (Bayshore Store), and it has 1.0.2 on it. I am SOOOOOO relieved!

Posted by: integlspwr

Quote:

Originally Posted by hackths

Bought one in the store today just in case my refurb which is on its way has 1.1.1, got it in Milwaukee, WI (Bayshore Store), and it has 1.0.2 on it. I am SOOOOOO relieved!

when are you getting your refurbish? i have 6 being delivered today. I ordered them on Wednesday. shipped on Thursday, delivered today (Friday)

Anyone know if i would be getting 1.1.1.

Thanks!

Posted by: cmcstyles

got my iphone today from 5th ave in NYC and checked my firware version, version s 03.14.08_G, LUCKIE!! serial is 7V***** so i guess just luck of the draw... now time to try and figure out how to unlock this mother...

Posted by: Red Setter

My refurb got here yesterday (Just in time for me to brick my original :P ) It's an odd serial - 327******** - but has 1.0.2

It'd not supposed to me mine though so I'm not going to be modding it

Just curious - what's the return policy on refurbs? I toyed with the idea of returning it (before mine bricked) but was given the "This is not eligible to be returned inthe the Refund and Exchange agreements" messages. 14 day buyers remorse doesn't apply to refurbs?

Posted by: integlspwr

Quote:

Originally Posted by Red Setter

My refurb got here yesterday (Just in time for me to brick my original :P ) It's an odd serial - 327******** - but has 1.0.2

It'd not supposed to me mine though so I'm not going to be modding it

Just curious - what's the return policy on refurbs? I toyed with the idea of returning it (before mine bricked) but was given the "This is not eligible to be returned inthe the Refund and Exchange agreements" messages. 14 day buyers remorse doesn't apply to refurbs?

when did your refurbish ship? if you got it yesterday?

Posted by: entfla

how can you tell if you have 1.01 vs 1.02 and does it matter?

Posted by: duceduc

entfla:

read the first post. Yes, i does matter which version you have. Hope is not 1.1.1

Posted by: haridsv

I am planning to buy one tomorrow and if it turns out to be the newer firmware, I am going to kick myself real hard for being lazy to buy last weekend. I am counting on Amex return protection to get the 10% restocking fees refunded, in case I have to return for that reason.

Posted by: duceduc

haridsV:
I am wondering if the refurb iphones comes with the shrink wrap box off. If so, you can check the firmware by doing the code in the first post.

Posted by: vish0402

This certainly helped to unlock yet another iPhone by checking its firmware! Thanks champ!

Posted by: haridsv

Quote:

Originally Posted by duceduc

haridsV:
I am wondering if the refurb iphones comes with the shrink wrap box off. If so, you can check the firmware by doing the code in the first post.

My guess is that apple will not sell refurbs without flashing them with the new firmware, and besides someone earlier reported that their online store was out of refurb iphones, so very likely that all the new phones that start coming in are with the new firmware (flashing must be part of their re-manufacturing process anyway).

Posted by: anthony002

hopefully i wont have 1.1.1 firmware.

thanks.

Posted by: haridsv

Finally bought one today and it has 1.0.0 firmware. The serial number starts with 7S.

Posted by: ronburgandy?

Quote:

Originally Posted by entfla

how can you tell if you have 1.01 vs 1.02 and does it matter?

i was wondering the same thing does anybody know how to tell the difference

Posted by: marktang

i dont think there's a real way of telling but if u got a phone before the update u are definately safe

Posted by: GeeK.dLL

If you buy a new iPhone with 1.1.1 on it you can downgrade it here the method:

http://howardforums.com/showthread.php?t=1250385

Posted by: marktang

yeah u can dowgrade but can't unlock it